Paul Joseph Perry Loscocco[1][2] (born March 7, 1962) is an American lawyer and politician. He is a former Massachusetts Republican state representative and candidate for lieutenant governor in the 2010 Massachusetts gubernatorial election.[3]
Paul Loscocco | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 8th Middlesex district | |
| In office January 3, 2001 – January 7, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Barbara Gardner |
| Succeeded by | Carolyn Dykema |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Paul Joseph Perry Loscocco March 7, 1962 Framingham, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (before 2010, 2010-Present) Independent (2010) |
| Spouse | Ann |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Chatham, New Hampshire |
| Education | Boston College (BA, JD) |
In January 2010, Loscocco announced his intention to unenroll from the Republican Party in order to run for lieutenant governor as an independent in the 2010 Massachusetts gubernatorial election. State Treasurer and former Democrat Tim Cahill had selected Loscocco to be his running mate. After months of campaigning, on October 1, 2010, Loscocco withdrew from the race and endorsed Republican candidate Charlie Baker.[3][4]
Early life and career
editHe is the son of Anthony P. Loscocco and R. Marie (nee Perry) Loscocco.[5] He graduated from Holliston High School in 1980, and then attended Boston College, where he earned his B.A. in 1984.[6] He then enrolled in Boston College Law School where he earned his J.D. in 1987[6] and has practiced law as an attorney for the Boston-based law firm of Riemer & Braunstein since graduating.[1]
Political career
editHe ran for the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 2000 and won his first bid for elected office. Loscocco served the 8th Middlesex District from 2001 until 2009.[7] He did not run for re-election in the 2008 elections.[8]
2010 campaign for lieutenant governor
editHe was running for lieutenant governor as an independent with State Treasurer Tim Cahill, a former Democrat. On October 1, 2010, Loscocco left the Cahill campaign and endorsed Republican Charles Baker, citing Cahill's falling poll numbers.[9][10]
Personal life
editLoscocco and his wife Ann are the parents of three children. They live in Chatham, New Hampshire.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b PAUL J. PERRY LOSCOCCO
- ^ Martindale-Hubbell Online Directory
- ^ a b 'I won't give in,' Cahill declares as he vows to stay in race
- ^ Cahill's running mate quits, supports Baker
- ^ a b Funeral Home, Chesmore (May 19, 2020). "Anthony Paul Loscocco at 89". Holliston Reporter. Holliston, Massachusetts. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
- ^ a b STATE REPRESENTATIVE PAUL J. P. LOSCOCCO
- ^ Paul J.P. Loscocco (R) Candidate Information
- ^ Rep. Paul Loscocco not seeking re-election
- ^ Tim Cahill's running mate, Paul Loscocco, withdraws from Massachusetts governor's race
- ^ Cahill running mate quits, backs GOP