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Portrait of James J. O'Day

O'Day, James J.

RepresentativeDemocratFourteenth Worcester

Official Record

  • Chamber House of Representatives
  • Political Offices
    • MA State Representative ('07-present)

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth May 23, 1954; Worcester
  • Marital Status Married (Marybeth)
  • Children 4
  • Residence Boylston
  • Favorite Quote For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die. - Senator Ted Kennedy

Education & Career

Education

  • Worcester Academy ('73)
  • Worcester State College (B.S., Urban Studies and Management)

Occupation

Licensed Social Worker

Organizations

  • United Way (Board Member)
  • West Boylston Parks Facilities Committee (Member)

Election Results

ContestResult
PrimaryJames J. O'Day, 2,955; Barur R. Rajeshkumar, 1,831
GeneralJames J. O'Day (D), ran unopposed, 13,952

Related Records

Interest Group Ratings

OrganizationRating
Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance0%
Progressive Massachusetts77%

Campaign Finances

Beginning Balance$50,261.36
Receipts$19,005.28
Expenditures$20,265.81
Ending Balance$49,000.83