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Robert DeLeo
Robert DeLeo (Democratic Party) was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the 19th Suffolk District. He assumed office in 1991. He left office on December 29, 2020.
DeLeo (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives to represent the 19th Suffolk District. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
DeLeo was sworn in as speaker of the state House in January 2009, serving until his resignation from the state House on December 29, 2020.[1] In 2015, the Massachusetts House of Representatives voted 109-45 to eliminate term limits for House speakers. Between 2009 and 2015, the chamber's rules limited speakers to four two-year terms. The term limit would have required DeLeo to step down in 2017.[2][3]
DeLeo served as a selectman from 1978 to 1988. He also served as vice chair of the Winthrop Democratic Town Committee.[4]
Biography
DeLeo's professional experience includes working as an attorney.[4]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, DeLeo, as Speaker, did not serve on a committee.
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, DeLeo, as Speaker, did not serve on a committee.
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, DeLeo, as Speaker, did not serve on a committee.
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 19th Suffolk District
Incumbent Robert DeLeo won election in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 19th Suffolk District on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Robert DeLeo (D) | 97.7 | 13,898 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.3 | 323 | ||
| Total votes: 14,221 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 19th Suffolk District
Incumbent Robert DeLeo advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 19th Suffolk District on September 1, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert DeLeo | 98.3 | 5,642 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.7 | 99 | ||
| Total votes: 5,741 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 19th Suffolk District
Incumbent Robert DeLeo won election in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 19th Suffolk District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert DeLeo (D) | 98.0 | 10,392 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.0 | 214 | ||
| Total votes: 10,606 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 19th Suffolk District
Incumbent Robert DeLeo advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 19th Suffolk District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert DeLeo | 100.0 | 2,622 |
| Total votes: 2,622 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Massachusetts House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 8, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 7, 2016.
Incumbent Robert DeLeo ran unopposed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Nineteenth Suffolk District general election.[5][6]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives, Nineteenth Suffolk District General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Robert DeLeo Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | ||
Incumbent Robert DeLeo ran unopposed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Nineteenth Suffolk District Democratic Primary.[7][8]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives, Nineteenth Suffolk District Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Robert DeLeo Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Massachusetts House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on September 9, 2014, and a general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014. Incumbent Robert DeLeo was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Paul Caruccio was unopposed in the Republican primary. DeLeo defeated Caruccio in the general election.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Robert DeLeo Incumbent |
71.8% | 7,330 | |
| Republican | Paul Caruccio | 28.2% | 2,884 | |
| Total Votes | 10,214 | |||
2012
DeLeo won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts House of Representatives Nineteenth Suffolk District. DeLeo was unopposed in the September 6 Democratic primary and defeated Paul Caruccio (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Robert DeLeo Incumbent |
77.6% | 11,455 | |
| Republican | Paul Caruccio | 22.4% | 3,301 | |
| Total Votes | 14,756 | |||
2010
DeLeo won re-election to the Nineteenth Suffolk seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the September 14 primary. He also faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010.[12]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives General Election, Nineteenth Suffolk District (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Robert DeLeo (D)
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8,195 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, DeLeo won re-election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Nineteenth Suffolk, unopposed.[13]
DeLeo raised $477,060 for his campaign.[14]
| Massachusetts State House of Representatives, Nineteenth Suffolk (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Robert A. DeLeo (D)
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11,381 | |||
| All Others | 165 | |||
| Blanks | 2,794 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Massachusetts State Legislature was in session from January 1 to January 5.
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- Legislators are scored on their votes on public interest issues.
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2019
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In 2019, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 2 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Massachusetts General Court was in formal session from January 3 to July 31. The legislature was in informal session from August 1 to December 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 4 through November 15. The legislature held an informal session from November 16 to January 2.
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2016
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In 2016, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 6 through July 31.
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2015
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In 2015, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 7, 2015, through January 5, 2016.
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2014
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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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As of December 30, 2020, DeLeo was married to his wife, Barbara. He served as vice president of Friends of the Council on Aging, director of Friends of Parks and Recreation, and member of the Elks, Justinian Law Society, Knights of Columbus, Moose, Revere League for the Special Needs, Revere Santa Fund, and Sons of Italy.[15]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
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- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ WCVB5, "Robert DeLeo resigning as Speaker of Massachusetts House of Representatives," December 28, 2020
- ↑ WBUR, "Massachusetts House Votes To Eliminate Speaker Term Limits," January 30, 2015
- ↑ MassLive, "House votes to repeal term limits on House speaker," January 29, 2015
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Project Vote Smart - Rep. DeLeo
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of State, "2016 State election candidates," accessed October 3, 2016
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "Election data lookup," accessed December 20, 2016
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Candidates (Democratic)," accessed June 20, 2016
- ↑ Secretary of the Commonweath of Massachusetts, "Massachusetts Election Statistics," accessed October 14, 2016
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "2014 State Primary Candidates," accessed September 9, 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 February 13, 2014
- ↑ 2008 Massachusetts Election Fundraising, Candidates
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed June 2, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Massachusetts House of Representatives Suffolk 19 1991–2020 |
Succeeded by Jeffrey Turco (D) |
