Jeffrey Turco
Jeff Turco | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 19th Suffolk district | |
| Assumed office April 7, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Robert DeLeo |
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| Born | Jeffrey Rosario Turco Revere, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 6 |
| Education | University of Massachusetts Amherst (BA) Quinnipiac University (JD) |
Jeffrey Rosario Turco is an American attorney, politician, and former law enforcement officer serving as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 19th Suffolk district. He was elected in a March 30, 2021, special election.
Early life and education
[edit]Turco was born in Revere, Massachusetts and graduated from Malden Catholic High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Juris Doctor from the Quinnipiac University School of Law.[1]
Career
[edit]Prior to entering politics, Turco owned and operated a law firm. He also served as a special sheriff and superintendent of the Worcester County Sheriff's Office. Turco was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in a March 30, 2021 special election to replace Robert DeLeo.[2]
In addition to his role as a state rep, Turco is still active as an attorney. He frequently represents clients before the Licensing Board in Chelsea MA.
Political positions
[edit]A self-described moderate Democrat, Turco has stated that he voted for Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election.[3] Turco has previously criticized Democratic politicians, including Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and Elizabeth Warren, in Facebook posts before they were removed during his special election campaign.[4] Turco is Pro-Life.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Turco and his wife, Melissa, have six children.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Jeffrey Turco". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
- ^ "Jeffrey Turco wins 19th Suffolk special election to fill DeLeo's seat". Boston Herald. 2021-03-31. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
- ^ "Ex-Trump backer wins Massachusetts House special election". AP NEWS. 2021-03-31. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
- ^ "Jeff Turco Voted For Trump And Mocked Warren. Then He Won A Democratic Primary In Mass". www.wbur.org. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
- ^ "Jeff Turco says he's a 'moderate.' Pro-choice groups say he's a 'threat.' | Boston.com". www.boston.com. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
- ^ Staff, Journal (14 April 2021). "Turco Sworn in as State Representative". reverejournal.com. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
- Living people
- Malden Catholic High School alumni
- Democratic Party members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
- People from Revere, Massachusetts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst alumni
- Quinnipiac University alumni
- Massachusetts lawyers
- 21st-century American legislators
- 21st-century Massachusetts politicians