Robert Toomey, Jr.
Robert Toomey, Jr. was a 2012 Democratic candidate for Seventh Plymouth District of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
Toomey is a fingerprint analyst that works for a number of organizations.[1]
Campaign themes
Toomey's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
- Excerpt: "Bob Toomey believes we need to grow jobs in Abington, East Bridgewater, and Whitman. We need to look at ways to help small businesses rehire employees laid off during this recession and to expand their businesses so they can hire more people."
Education
- Excerpt: "As a substitute teacher, Bob has seen first hand how budget cuts have affected the quality of education. We need to find ways to FUND OUR FUTURE."
Seniors
- Excerpt: "Seniors need a REAL voice on Beacon Hill. The people that need it the most cannot absorb any more cuts in Medicare and services."
Transportation & Infrastructure
- Excerpt: "Bob will work closely with his colleagues on Beacon Hill and in Washington to secure funding to improve our infrastructure which will create JOBS. "
Elections
2012
Toomey ran in the 2012 election for Massachusetts House of Representatives Seventh Plymouth District. He ran unopposed in the September 6 Democratic primary and was defeated by incumbent Geoff Diehl (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Robert + Toomey, Jr. + Massachusetts + Senate"
External links
- Official campaign website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Robert Toomey on Facebook
- Robert Toomey on Twitter
Footnotes