Patrick O'Connor (Massachusetts politician)
Patrick O'Connor (born August 13, 1984) is an American politician from Weymouth, Massachusetts, who was elected to the Massachusetts Senate on May 10, 2016, in a special election to replace Robert Hedlund.[1] He represents the Plymouth and Norfolk District, which comprises Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Hull, Marshfield, Norwell, Scituate, and Weymouth.[2]
Patrick O'Connor | |
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Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the Plymouth and Norfolk district | |
Assumed office May 18, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Robert Hedlund |
Personal details | |
Born | Weymouth, Massachusetts, U.S. | August 13, 1984
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Weymouth, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Alma mater | Kingston University |
Early life and education
Patrick was born and raised in Weymouth and graduated from the Weymouth Public Schools system. His father, Michael, is a plumber. His mother, Terry, helps care for premature babies as a nurse.[3]
When he was 13 years old, he co-founded L40 Networks, an internet advertising and content promotion company[4]. This venture afforded him the opportunity to attend school in London at Kingston University where he studied politics and economics.[5]
Political career
O'Connor was elected to the Weymouth Town Council in 2005 and became president in 2014.[6] From 2008-15, he served as legislative director to State Senator Bob Hedlund and ran for State Senate following Hedlund's election as mayor of Weymouth.
In a special election on May 10, 2016, O'Connor won 53% of the vote to 47% by Democratic candidate former selectman Joan Meschino of Hull.[7] O'Connor was elected to his first full term on November 8, 2016, and is seeking another two year term.
References
- Libon, Daniel. "Weymouth Town Council President Patrick O'Connor Wins State Senate Election". Patch. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- "STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Plymouth & Norfolk District (Massachusetts)" (PDF). Census. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- "CANDIDATE PROFILE: Patrick O'Connor, state senate". Wicked Local. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- "CANDIDATE PROFILE: Patrick O'Connor, state senate". Wicked Local. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- "CANDIDATE PROFILE: Patrick O'Connor, state senate". Wicked Local. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- Schiavone, Christine. "Weymouth councilor announces state Senate run". The Patriot Ledger. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
- Arnold, Olivia (May 10, 2016). "Republican and Democrat win state senate contests, and Democrat wins House race". The Boston Globe.