Paul McMurtry

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Paul McMurtry
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Massachusetts House of Representatives, Eleventh Norfolk District
Incumbent
Tenure
2007 - present
Term ends
January 2, 2019
Years in position 10
PartyDemocratic
Report an officeholder change
Compensation
Base salary$60,032.60/year
Per diem$10-$100/day
Elections and appointments
First elected2006
Term limitsN/A
Education
Bachelor'sNortheastern University
Personal
ProfessionOwner, Dedham Community Theater
Websites
Office website
CandidateVerification

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Paul McMurtry is a Democratic member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the Eleventh Norfolk district. He was first elected to the chamber in a special election in 2007.

Biography

McMurtry's professional experience includes working as owner of the Dedham Community Theater.[1]

Committee assignments

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, McMurtry served on the following committees:

Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2015
Personnel and Administration, Chair

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, McMurtry served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McMurtry served on the following committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, McMurtry served on the following committees:

The following table lists bills sponsored by this legislator. Bills are monitored by BillTrack50 and sorted by action history.


Elections

2016

See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the office of Massachusetts House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 8, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 7, 2016.

Incumbent Paul McMurtry ran unopposed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Eleventh Norfolk District general election.[2][3]
Massachusetts House of Representatives, Eleventh Norfolk District General Election, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Paul McMurtry Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth



2014

See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the office of Massachusetts House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on September 9, 2014, and a general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014. Incumbent Paul McMurtry was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election.[4]

2012

See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2012

McMurtry won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts House of Representatives Eleventh Norfolk District. McMurtry was unopposed in the September 6 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[5][6]

2010

See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2010

McMurtry won re-election to the Eleventh Norfolk seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the September 14 primary. He also faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010.[7]

Massachusetts House of Representatives General Election, Eleventh Norfolk District (2010)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Paul McMurty (D) 12,766

2008

On November 4, 2008, McMurtry won re-election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Eleventh Norfolk, unopposed.[8]

McMurtry raised $48,754 for his campaign.[9]

Massachusetts State House of Representatives, Eleventh Norfolk (2008)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Paul McMurtry (D) 15,874
All Others 172
Blanks 7,274

Campaign donors

2010

In 2010, McMurtry received $54,326 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[10]

2008

McMurty raised $48,754 in the 2008 election cycle.

His major contributors are listed below.[11]

Donor Amount
Paul McMurty $11,000
Sheet Metal Workers Local 17 $1,000
11 different donors $500

Scorecards

See also: State legislative scorecards and State legislative scorecards in Massachusetts

Legislative scorecards are used to evaluate elected public officials based on voting record. Some scorecards are created by political advocacy groups with a focus on specific issues; others are developed by newspapers and are broad in scope. Scorecards are meant to be used as a tool for voters to have a quick picture of whether their views align with a particular legislator's record.

Because scorecards can be specific to particular issues or general to a state’s legislative term, each report should be considered on its own merits. Each entity that publishes these reports uses different methodologies and definitions for the terms used.

An overview for scorecards in all 50 states can be found on this page. To contribute to the list of Massachusetts scorecards, email suggestions to [email protected].

2015-2016

  • Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization advocating economically conservative policy.
  • Legislators are rated on "voting record and co-sponsorship history, public statements, and other factors."[12]
Legislators are scored on their votes on key conservative issues.

2013-2014

In 2013, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 2 to December 31. In 2014, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 14 through August 1.

  • Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization of employers.
  • Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization advocating economically conservative policy.
  • Legislators are scored on environmental issues.
  • Legislators are scored on bills selected by a "statewide, grassroots [organization] for progressive change in Massachusetts."[13]
  • Legislators are scored on environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on key conservative issues.

2011-2012

In 2011, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 5 November 16. In 2012, the Massachusetts General Court was in session starting January 4 through July 31.

  • Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization of employers.
  • Legislators are scored on environmental issues.
  • Legislators are scored on votes on issues including health care costs, consumer protection, recycling, transportation and democracy.
  • Legislators are scored on bills selected by a "statewide, grassroots [organization] for progressive change in Massachusetts."

Personal

McMurtry has been a member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts and Rotary International.[1]

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See also

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by
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Massachusetts House of Representatives Norfolk 11
2007–present
Succeeded by
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