Sean Garballey

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Sean Garballey
Sean Garballey
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
from the 23rd Middlesex district
In office
2008 - present
Preceded by J. James Marzilli, Jr.
Born February 22 1985 ( 1985-02-22) (age 23)
Political party Democratic
Residence Arlington, Massachusetts
Alma mater University of Massachusetts Lowell
Religion Roman Catholic
Website garballey.com

Sean Garballey (born February 22, 1985) is the current Massachusetts State Representative for the 23rd Middlesex District representing Arlington and West Medford. He was elected in a special election on 4 March 2008, after the incumbent, J. James Marzilli, Jr. won a 2007 special election for a seat in the Massachusetts Senate.

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[edit] Early life and career

Garballey, born in Arlington, Massachusetts, was later adopted along with his twin brother, attended Arlington Public Schools, earned a B.A. in Political Science from UMass Lowell, and is currently enrolled in a dual Political Science and Public Administration masters program at Suffolk University. While attending UMass Lowell, he was elected to the Arlington School Committee in 2005 serving until 2008. While serving on the school committee Sean was elected vice-chair.[1]

In the 5 February 2008 Democratic primary race for the 23rd Middlesex District seat, Garballey faced off against fellow school committee member Jeff Thielman and first time candidate Andrew O'Brien. Garballey received 47% of the vote, with Thielman taking 43% and O'Brien taking 10%.[2] Garballey went on to face Republican John Worden, former Arlington town moderator, and Independent Robert Valeri, a local businessman. Garballey won the 4 March 2008 special election with 67% of the vote. Worden received 29%, and Valeri received 4%.[3] During the campaign Garballey was endorsed by Governor Deval Patrick,[4] Lt. Governor Tim Murray[5] and US Representative Ed Markey,[6] among others.

[edit] Public office

  • Arlington Town Meeting member (2003-present)
  • Arlington School Committee (2005-2008)
  • Vice-chair of School Committee (2007-2008)
  • Massachusetts House of Representatives (2008-present)

[edit] References

  1. ^ Biography at garballey.com (accessed 16 March 2008).
  2. ^ Bob Sprague, "Garballey tops ticket, faces Worden in March", yourarlington.com, 5 February 2008 (accessed 16 March 2008).
  3. ^ Bob Sprague, "Garballey swamps Worden for state rep", 4 March 2008 (accessed 16 March 2008).
  4. ^ "Deval at diner: Governor endorses Garballey", yourarlington.com, 12 February 2008 (accessed 16 March 2008).
  5. ^ "Lieutenant governor backs Garballey", yourarlington.com, 28 February 2008 (accessed 16 March 2008).
  6. ^ "Markey endorses Garballey, antitax group backs Valeri", yourarlington.com, 24 February 2008 (accessed 16 March 2008).

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Political offices
Preceded by
J. James Marzilli, Jr.		 Massachusetts State Representative, 23rd Middlesex District
2008 - present		 Succeeded by
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