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Tim Murray
Timothy P. "Tim" Murray (born June 7, 1968) is the former Democratic Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. He was first elected in 2006 and won re-election in 2010. On May 22, 2013, Murray announced his resignation, effective June 2, in order to lead the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce.[1]
Murray previously served as Mayor of Worcester, Massachusetts.
Biography
Murray is a native of Worcester, Massachusetts. His father worked as a high school teacher and his mother worked as a registered nurse. After law school, Murray worked as a partner of the Worcester law firm of Tattan, Leonard and Murray.[2]
Education
- Graduate, St. John's High School
- Bachelor's degree, Fordham University
- J.D., Western New England College School of Law
Political career
Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor (2007 - 2013)
Murray was first elected Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts in 2006. He won re-election in 2010. Murray announced on May 22, 2013, that he would resign his position, effective June 2, in order to lead the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce.[1]
Murray's departure made him the first Massachusetts lieutenant governor to resign mid-term since John Kerry in 1985 and the third lieutenant governor in the country to resign in 2013. Rick Sheehy (R) left his post in Nebraska in February[3] and Jennifer Carroll (R) resigned her position in Florida the following month.[4]
Noteworthy events
Automobile accident involving state vehicle
In November of 2011, Lt. Governor Murray was involved in an automobile accident where he initially stated that he lost control of his state-owned vehicle on black ice. Authorities later concluded that Murray was driving at 108 miles per hour before driving off the road and crashing. It was also noted that he was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash. State police ruled that Murray had fallen asleep at the wheel, discounting black ice. Murray took a breathalyzer test at the crash site and the test did not show any signs of alcohol. After the crash data was released, Murray acknowledged that he would accept responsibility for the incident and reimburse the state for the car. In all, he was cited $555 for speeding, lane, and seat belt violations.[5]
Mayor of Worcester (2001 - 2006)
Murray was elected Mayor of Worcester in 2001, after having served on the city council for four years.
Worcester City Council (1997 - 2001)
Murray was first elected to public office in 1997 when he won election to the Worcester City Council. He served on the council for four years, until he was elected Mayor of Worcester in 2001.[2]
Elections
2014
After serious consideration, Murray, the presumptive 2014 gubernatorial contender, announced on January 18, 2013 that he had decided against making a bid for governor, or "any other statewide office" next term. “As I contemplate the commitment required over the next 20 months (and the following four years as Governor) and weigh that against my obligations and responsibilities to my young family, I have decided that I will not be a candidate for Governor in the 2014 election cycle," he stated to his supporters via email.[6][7]
2010
On April 2, 2010, Deval Patrick and Tim Murray confirmed they would run for re-election. On June 5, 2010, they were endorsed by Democrats at the Massachusetts Democratic Party Convention. Neither faced a Democratic challenger and in the general election held November 2, 2010, Murray defeated Richard Tisei (R), Rick Purcell (G), and independent candidate Paul Loscocco.[8]
| Massachusetts Gubernatorial/Lieutenant Gubernatorial, General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Deval Patrick/Tim Murray Incumbent |
48.5% | 1,112,283 | |
| Republican | Charles D. Baker/Richard R. Tisei | 42.1% | 964,866 | |
| Independent | Tim Cahill/Paul Loscocco | 8% | 184,395 | |
| Green | Jill E. Stein/Richard P. Purcell | 1.4% | 32,895 | |
| Total Votes | 2,294,439 | |||
| Election results via Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | ||||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Murray has served on the boards of the Worcester Public Library, Worcester Historical Museum, Worcester Community Action Council, the Worcester Working Coalition for Latino Students, and Preservation Worcester. He and his wife, Tammy, have lived in Worcester and have two daughters.[2]
See also
External links
- Tim Murray for Lieutenant Governor 2010 Campaign website
- Official State Biography
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Tim Murray on Flickr
- Tim Murray on YouTube
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Boston.com, "Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray to resign, says controversies had nothing to do with his decision," May 22, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 The official website of the Governor of Massachusetts, "Meet Lt. Governor Tim Murray," accessed April 5, 2012
- ↑ Governing, "Florida, Massachusetts and Nebraska's Lieutenant Governors Resigned in 2013," June 3, 2013
- ↑ The Tampa Bay Times, "Florida Lt. Gov Jennifer Carroll resigns," March 13, 2013
- ↑ Bennington Banner, "Mass. lt.gov. cited after he allegedly drove 108 mph," January 4, 2012
- ↑ Boston.com, "Lt. Gov. Tim Murray tells supporters he will not run for governor in 2014," January 18, 2013
- ↑ Boston Globe, "Murray adds to the buzz over 2014 governor’s race," November 15, 2012
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Elections Division, "2012 state election candidates," accessed April 5, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Kerry Healey (R) |
Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts 2007 - 2013 |
Succeeded by Karyn Polito (R) |
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