Sean Garballey

Infobox State Representative


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name = Sean Garballey
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state = Massachusetts
state_house = Massachusetts
district = 23rd Middlesex
term = 2008 - present
predecessor = J. James Marzilli, Jr.
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party = Democratic
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birth_date = birth date and age | 1985|02|22
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alma_mater = University of Massachusetts Lowell
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residence = Arlington, Massachusetts
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religion = Roman Catholic
website = [http://www.garballey.com 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.

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 he was elected vice-chair. [ [http://www.garballey.com/biography.htm Biography] at "garballey.com" (accessed 16 March 2008).]

On 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%. [Bob Sprague, " [http://www.yourarlington.com/joomla/content/view/973/110/ Garballey tops ticket, faces Worden in March] ", "yourarlington.com", 5 February 2008 (accessed 16 March 2008).] 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%. [Bob Sprague, " [http://www.yourarlington.com/joomla/content/view/1041/110/ Garballey swamps Worden for state rep] ", 4 March 2008 (accessed 16 March 2008).] During the campaign Garballey was endorsed by Governor Deval Patrick, [" [http://www.yourarlington.com/joomla/content/view/994/110/ Deval at diner: Governor endorses Garballey] ", "yourarlington.com", 12 February 2008 (accessed 16 March 2008).] Lt. Governor Tim Murray [" [http://www.yourarlington.com/joomla/content/view/1025/110/ Lieutenant governor backs Garballey] ", "yourarlington.com", 28 February 2008 (accessed 16 March 2008).] and US Representative Ed Markey, [" [http://www.yourarlington.com/joomla/content/view/1017/110/ Markey endorses Garballey, antitax group backs Valeri] ", "yourarlington.com", 24 February 2008 (accessed 16 March 2008).] among others.

In his first election for a full term Garballey ran unopposed in both the primary and general election guaranteeing him a full term in office.

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)

References

External links

* [http://www.mass.gov/legis/member/s_g1.htm Official House Website]
* [http://www.garballey.com Campaign website]
* [http://seangarballey.wordpress.com/ Rep. Garballey's Blog]