| Paul Feeney | |
|---|---|
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| Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the Bristol and Norfolk district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office November 1, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | James Timilty |
| Chairman of the Foxborough Board of Selectmen | |
| In office May 12, 2009 – May 12, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Sullivan |
| Succeeded by | Lynda Walsh |
| Member of the Foxborough Board of Selectmen | |
| In office May 12, 2007 – May 12, 2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1978-03-23) March 23, 1978 (age 46) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Laura J. Feeney (Caparell) |
| Occupation | Legislator |
| Website | votefeeney.com |
Paul R. Feeney is an American politician from the commonwealth of Massachusetts. He serves in the Massachusetts Senate from the Bristol and Norfolk district.
Feeney graduated from Don Bosco Technical High School. He worked for Verizon as an office technician, and served as the legislative director for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He served on the board of selectmen for Foxboro, Massachusetts, from 2007 though 2010. Feeney has also served as chief of staff for Jim Timilty and as labor director for Stephen F. Lynch's campaign for the United States Senate in the 2013 special election. Feeney was state director of Connecticut and Massachusetts for the Bernie Sanders 2016 presidential campaign.
When Timilty resigned in 2017, Feeney ran in the special election to succeed him, defeating Republican Jacob Ventura. Feeney defeated Ventura in the 2018 general election.
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Paul Feeney | 40,353 | 58.7 | |
| Republican | Michael Chaisson | 26,221 | 38.1 | |
| Workers Party (United States) | Laura L. Saylor | 2,168 | 3.2 | |
| Write-in | 17 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 68,759 | 100.0 | ||
In 2020 Feeney went unopposed in the Democratic Primary and the General Election.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Paul Feeney | 41,846 | 60.5 | |
| Republican | Jacob J. Ventura | 27,248 | 39.4 | |
| Write-in | 53 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 69,147 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Paul Feeney | 6,985 | 47.3 | |
| Republican | Jacob J. Ventura | 6,406 | 43.4 | |
| Independent | Joseph M. Shortsleeve | 1,355 | 9.2 | |
| Write-in | 17 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 14,763 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Paul Feeney | 3,152 | 58.4 | |
| Democratic | Edward R. Phillips | 2,222 | 41.2 | |
| Write-in | 21 | 0.4 | ||
| Total votes | 5,395 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Claire B. Naughton | 2,597 | 60.4 | |
| Democratic | Paul Feeney | 1,211 | 28.1 | |
| Democratic | Matthew J. Donovan | 488 | 11.3 | |
| Write-in | 6 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 4,302 | 100.0 | ||
See also
References
- "Feeney brings life story to campaign for state senate | Local News". thesunchronicle.com. April 27, 2017. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- "Democrat Paul Feeney Wins State Senate Special Election". US News. October 17, 2017. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- Gomes, Alexandra (November 6, 2018). "Foxboro's Feeney keeps Senate seat in rematch with Ventura | Local News". thesunchronicle.com. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- "PD43+ » Candidate Profile..." PD43+. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ^ "2018 Bristol and Norfolk State Senate General Election Results". PD43+ Massachusetts Election Statistics. March 8, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2023.