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Portrait of Robert A. DeLeo

DeLeo, Robert A.

Speaker of the HouseDemocrat19th Suffolk

Official Record

  • Chamber House of Representatives
  • Political Offices
    • Town of Winthrop (Board of Selectmen, ’79-’88
    • Town Meeting Member, ’77-'05)
    • Winthrop Town Democratic Committee (Vice President, ’80-present)

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth March 27, 1950; Winthrop
  • Children 2
  • Residence 5 Eleanor Court, Winthrop, MA 02152; P.O. Box 520456, Winthrop, MA 02152
  • Religion Catholic
  • Hobbies Sports and Reading

Education & Career

Education

  • Boston Latin School (’67)
  • Northeastern University (B.A., Political Science, ’72)
  • Suffolk University School of Law (J.D., ’76)

Occupation

Attorney/Legislator

Election Results

ContestResult
PrimaryRan unopposed in primary election
GeneralRan unopposed in general election

Related Records

Interest Group Ratings

OrganizationRating
Associated Industries of Massachusetts75
Citizens for Limited Taxation—
Gun Owners Action League-
Massachusetts Audubon SocietyC   (77%)
Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance0
MASSPIRG67
National Federation of Independent Businesses10
Planned ParenthoodChampion

Campaign Finances

Beginning Balance$854,081.57
Receipts$102,037.08
Expenditures$280,890.49
Ending Balance$675,228.16