Ted Philips
Edward Philips (Democratic Party) (also known as Ted) is a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the 8th Norfolk District. He assumed office on January 6, 2021. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Philips (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives to represent the 8th Norfolk District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Edward Philips was born in Boston, Massachusetts,[1] and lives in Sharon, Massachusetts.[2] Philips graduated from Sharon High School.[2] He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 2005 and an M.P.A. from Suffolk University Sawyer School of Business in 2011. Philips' career experience includes working as a legislative aide, committee director, and staff director.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Philips was assigned to the following committees:
- Human Resources and Employee Engagement Committee, Vice Chair
- Community Development and Small Businesses Joint Committee
- Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Joint Committee
- Municipalities and Regional Government Joint Committee
- Veterans and Federal Affairs Joint Committee
2021-2022
Philips was assigned to the following committees:
- Community Development and Small Businesses Joint Committee
- Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Joint Committee
- Municipalities and Regional Government Joint Committee
- Veterans and Federal Affairs Joint Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 8th Norfolk District
Incumbent Edward Philips won election in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 8th Norfolk District on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Edward Philips (D) | 98.5 | 18,161 |
Other/Write-in votes | 1.5 | 268 |
Total votes: 18,429 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 8th Norfolk District
Incumbent Edward Philips advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 8th Norfolk District on September 3, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Edward Philips | 99.5 | 3,943 |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 21 |
Total votes: 3,964 | ||||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 8th Norfolk District
Incumbent Edward Philips defeated Howard Terban in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 8th Norfolk District on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Edward Philips (D) | 69.4 | 12,257 |
![]() | Howard Terban (R) ![]() | 30.6 | 5,400 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 8 |
Total votes: 17,665 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 8th Norfolk District
Incumbent Edward Philips advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 8th Norfolk District on September 6, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Edward Philips | 99.6 | 4,451 |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 17 |
Total votes: 4,468 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 8th Norfolk District
Howard Terban advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 8th Norfolk District on September 6, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Howard Terban ![]() | 98.2 | 1,211 |
Other/Write-in votes | 1.8 | 22 |
Total votes: 1,233 | ||||
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2020
See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 8th Norfolk District
Edward Philips won election in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 8th Norfolk District on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Edward Philips (D) ![]() | 99.4 | 18,941 |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 119 |
Total votes: 19,060 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 8th Norfolk District
Edward Philips defeated Andrew Flowers in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 8th Norfolk District on September 1, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Edward Philips ![]() | 51.7 | 5,324 |
Andrew Flowers | 48.2 | 4,963 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 7 |
Total votes: 10,294 | ||||
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Endorsements
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2017
A special election for the position of Massachusetts State Senate Bristol & Norfolk District was called for October 17, 2017. A primary election was held on September 19, 2017. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was August 15, 2017.[3]
The seat became vacant on April 28, 2017, when James Timilty (D) resigned to become Norfolk County treasurer.[4]
Paul Feeney defeated Ted Philips in the Democratic primary. Jacob Ventura defeated Michael Berry, Harry Brousaides, and Tim Hempton in the Republican primary. Feeney defeated Ventura and Joe Shortsleeve (independent) in the special election.[5][6]
Massachusetts State Senate, Bristol & Norfolk District, Special Election, 2017 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Democratic | ![]() |
47.3% | 6,985 | |
Republican | Jacob Ventura | 43.4% | 6,406 | |
Independent | Joe Shortsleeve | 9.2% | 1,355 | |
Other | All Others | 0.1% | 17 | |
Other | Blank Votes | 0.1% | 9 | |
Total Votes | 14,772 | |||
Source: Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts |
Massachusetts State Senate, Bristol & Norfolk District Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||||
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Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
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58.2% | 3,152 | ||
Ted Philips | 41% | 2,222 | ||
All others | 0.4% | 21 | ||
Blank votes | 0.4% | 20 | ||
Total Votes | 5,415 | |||
Source: Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts |
Massachusetts State Senate, Bristol & Norfolk District Republican Primary, 2017 | ||||
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Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
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48.8% | 2,241 | ||
Michael Berry | 32% | 1,469 | ||
Tim Hempton | 13.3% | 613 | ||
Harry Brousaides | 5.5% | 252 | ||
Blank votes | 0.2% | 11 | ||
All others | 0.2% | 10 | ||
Total Votes | 4,596 | |||
Source: Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Edward Philips did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Edward Philips did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Edward Philips completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Philips' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|- FROM THE DISTRICT, FOR THE DISTRICT- No one knows these towns and their needs better than I do.
- A RECORD OF LEADERSHIP & SERVICE- Having worked on Beacon Hill for 15 years, I know the system and how to make it work for my district.
- EXPERIENCE MATTERS- In the middle of a pandemic, there's no on-the-job training. I'm ready to go on Day One.
2. Vote on legislation in a manner which best represents and benefits your district.
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2024
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In 2024, the Massachusetts State Legislature was in session from January 3 to December 31. Formal session ended on July 31, 2024 and an informal session was convened from August 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.
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2023
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In 2023, the Massachusetts State Legislature was in session from January 4 to November 15.
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2022
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In 2022, the Massachusetts State Legislature was in session from January 5 to August 1.
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2021
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In 2021, the Massachusetts State Legislature was in session from January 6 to January 4.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate Massachusetts House of Representatives 8th Norfolk District |
Officeholder Massachusetts House of Representatives 8th Norfolk District |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 16, 2020
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 philipsforstaterep, "Meet Ted," accessed January 18, 2021
- ↑ Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, "Special State Election Bristol & Norfolk Senatorial District," accessed May 25, 2017
- ↑ Boston Herald, "State Sen. James Timilty quits Senate for $124G Norfolk post," accessed April 17, 2017
- ↑ The Sun Chronicle, "State rep clashes with senate candidate," August 14, 2017
- ↑ U.S. News, "Democrat Paul Feeney Wins State Senate Special Election," October 17, 2017
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Preceded by Louis Kafka (D) |
Massachusetts House of Representatives 8th Norfolk District 2021-Present |
Succeeded by - |