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Portrait of Shaunna L. O'Connell

O'Connell, Shaunna L.

RepresentativeRepublican3rd Bristol

Official Record

  • Chamber House of Representatives

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth March 14, 1970
  • Place of Birth Taunton
  • Marital Status Married (Ted)
  • Children 2
  • Residence 56 Worcester Street, Taunton, MA 02780
  • Religion Protestant
  • Hobbies Boating; kayaking; reading; running; volunteering; cooking
  • Favorite Quote "I can do all things through him who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13

Education & Career

Education

  • Taunton High School
  • Massasoit Community College
  • Massachusetts Bay College

Occupation

Legislator

Previous Employment

  • Freelance Court Reporter

Organizations

  • Small Business Caucus Chairwoman
  • Taunton Area Vietnam Veterans, associate member
  • Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Taunton Area School to Career Mentor Program
  • Old Colony YMCA Taunton, Board of Governors
  • Elks member
  • Kiwanis President 2018
  • Prince Henry Society
  • Taunton Polish-American Citizens Club
  • Old Colony Historical Society
  • Mass Coalition for Suicide Prevention

Election Results

ContestResult
PrimaryRan unopposed in primary election
GeneralO’Connell, Shaunna (R), 8,334; Farrer, Emily (D), 5,215

Related Records

Interest Group Ratings

OrganizationRating
Associated Industries of Massachusetts83
Citizens for Limited Taxation—
Environmental League of Massachusetts2
Gun Owners Action League-
Massachusetts Audubon SocietyF  (19%) *Missing several scored votes
Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance0.73
MASSPIRG38
National Federation of Independent Businesses100
Planned ParenthoodMixed

Campaign Finances

Beginning Balance$1,000.00
Receipts$36,803.61
Expenditures$24,374.51
Ending Balance$13,429.10