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Michael Costello
Michael A. Costello (b. May 7, 1965) is a former Democratic member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the First Essex district from 2003 to 2014. He resigned on September 15, 2014, to focus on his new position as a partner in the law firm of Smith, Costello & Crawford.[1]
Biography
Costello's professional experience includes working as an attorney both in private practice and as a principal partner at Marris and Costello, LLP; he was previously an Assistant District Attorney for Essex County from 1997 to 2000, and Program Director of the Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Association from 1990 to 1993.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Costello served on the following committees:
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| • Financial Services Joint, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Costello served on the following committees:
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| • Financial Services Joint, Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Costello served on the following committees:
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| • Public Safety and Homeland Security Joint, Chair |
Elections
2012
Costello won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts House of Representatives First Essex District. Costello was unopposed in the September 6 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
2010
Costello won re-election to the First Essex seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the September 14 primary. He defeated Valentino Troyli (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives General Election, First Essex District (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Michael Costello (D)
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11,289 | |||
| Valentino Troyli (R) | 6,047 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Costello won re-election in the Massachusetts House of Representatives election for the First Essex district.[6] In this election he raised $97,047; of that total $89,347 (92.1%) was from in state contributions, $6,950 (7.2%) was from out of state contributions, and $750 (0.8%) was from unknown sources.[7]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives - First Essex District | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Michael Costello (D)
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17,037 | |||
| All Others | 272 | |||
| Blanks | 6,428 | |||
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2014
In 2014, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 14 through August 1.
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2013
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In 2013, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 2 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 4 through July 31.
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2011
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In 2011, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 5 through November 16.
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Personal
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Costello has been a member of the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce, Link House Programs Board of Directors, Massachusetts Bar Association, and the Northern Essex Mental Health Board of Directors; and a corporate member of Opportunity Works.[2]
Recent news
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See also
- Massachusetts House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Joint Committees
- Massachusetts state legislative districts
- Massachusetts State Legislature
External links
- Costello's website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ McClatchy-Tribune Information Services, "Costello resigns House seat," September 16, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart, "Michael Costello's Biography," accessed September 16, 2014
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "2012 State Primary Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "Return of Votes - For Massachusetts State Election - November 6, 2012," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "Return of Votes - For Massachusetts State Election - November 2, 2010," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "Return of Votes For Massachusetts State Election - November 4, 2008," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Costello, Michael A," accessed September 16, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Massachusetts House of Representatives Essex 1 2003–2014 |
Succeeded by James Kelcourse (R) |
