Robert DeLeo

Robert A. DeLeo (b. March 27, 1950) is a Democratic member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the Nineteenth Suffolk district. He was first elected to the chamber in 1990 and currently serves as Speaker of the House.

DeLeo served as a Selectman from 1978 to 1988. He has also been vice chair of the Winthrop Democratic Town Committee.

Biography

DeLeo's professional experience includes working as an attorney.^[1]

Committee assignments

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, DeLeo, as Speaker, did not serve on a committee.

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, DeLeo, as Speaker, did not serve on a committee.

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, DeLeo, as Speaker, did not serve on a committee.

Sponsored legislation

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 Robert DeLeo ran unopposed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Nineteenth Suffolk District general election.^[2][3]

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 Robert DeLeo was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Paul Caruccio was unopposed in the Republican primary. DeLeo defeated Caruccio in the general election.^[4]

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Nineteenth Suffolk District General Election, 2014
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Robert DeLeo Incumbent	71.8%	7,330
	Republican	Paul Caruccio	28.2%	2,884
Total Votes				10,214

2012

See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2012

DeLeo won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts House of Representatives Nineteenth Suffolk District. DeLeo was unopposed in the September 6 Democratic primary and defeated Paul Caruccio (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.^[5][6]

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Nineteenth Suffolk District, General Election, 2012
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Robert DeLeo Incumbent	77.6%	11,455
	Republican	Paul Caruccio	22.4%	3,301
Total Votes				14,756

2010

See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2010

DeLeo won re-election to the Nineteenth Suffolk 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, Nineteenth Suffolk District (2010)
Candidates		Votes
Robert DeLeo (D)		8,195

2008

On November 4, 2008, DeLeo won re-election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Nineteenth Suffolk, unopposed.^[8]

DeLeo raised $477,060 for his campaign.^[9]

Massachusetts State House of Representatives, Nineteenth Suffolk (2008)
Candidates		Votes
Robert A. DeLeo (D)		11,381
All Others		165
Blanks		2,794

Campaign donors

Note: The finance data shown here comes from the disclosures required of candidates and parties. Depending on the election or state, this may represent only a portion of all the funds spent on their behalf.
Why is that? While candidates and parties must file detailed expenditure reports, independent organizations and unions are not required to file reports in every case. Outside groups may or may not have expended funds related to the candidate or politician on whose page you are reading this disclaimer.

Comprehensive donor information for DeLeo is available dating back to 1998. Based on available campaign finance records, DeLeo raised a total of $2,799,850 during that time period. This information was last updated on December 20, 2013.^[10][11]

Robert DeLeo Campaign Contribution History
Year	Office	Result	Contributions
2012	Massachusetts House, Nineteenth Suffolk		$781,304
2010	Massachusetts House, Nineteenth Suffolk		$894,820
2008	Massachusetts House, Nineteenth Suffolk		$477,060
2006	Massachusetts House, Nineteenth Suffolk		$330,945
2004	Massachusetts House, Nineteenth Suffolk		$88,455
2002	Massachusetts House, Nineteenth Suffolk		$88,177
2000	Massachusetts House, Nineteenth Suffolk		$98,389
1998	Massachusetts House, Nineteenth Suffolk		$40,700
Grand Total Raised			$2,799,850

2012

DeLeo won re-election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, DeLeo raised a total of $781,304.

Massachusetts House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Robert DeLeo's campaign in 2012
DeLeo, Robert A.	$7,780
Massachusetts Organization of State Engineers & Scientists	$1,500
Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 537	$1,500
Commercial Real Estate Development Association	$1,500
Fisher, Mark	$1,000
Total Raised in 2012	$781,304
Source: Follow the Money

2010

In 2010, DeLeo received $894,820 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.^[12]

Massachusetts House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Robert DeLeo's campaign in 2010
Service Employees International Union	$10,000
Deleo, Robert A	$4,092
On Time Companies	$2,635
Government Employees Local R1-282	$2,100
Government Employees	$1,500
Total Raised in 2010	$894,820

2008

DeLeo raised $477,060 in the 2008 election cycle.

His major contributors are listed below.^[13]

Donor	Amount
Robert A. DeLeo	$4,384
National Government Employees	$3,000
Sheet Metal Workers Local 17	$2,000
Three different donors	$1,500

Scorecards

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2015-2016

• Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance

• Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization advocating economically conservative policy.

• Planned Parenthood: House and Senate 2015 Scorecard

• Legislators are rated on "voting record and co-sponsorship history, public statements, and other factors."^[14]

• The American Conservative Union

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.

• Associated Industries of Massachusetts: 2013-2014 Legislative Scorecard

• Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization of employers.

• Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance: 2013-2014 Scorecard

• Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization advocating economically conservative policy.

• Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters: 2013 Scorecard

• Legislators are scored on environmental issues.

• Progressive Massachusetts: 2013-2014 House and Senate Roll Call Votes

• Legislators are scored on bills selected by a "statewide, grassroots [organization] for progressive change in Massachusetts."^[15]

• Environmental League of Massachusetts: 2013-2014 Scorecard

• Legislators are scored on environmental issues.

• The American Conservative Union: 2014 Scorecard

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.

• Associated Industries of Massachusetts: 2011-2012 Legislative Scorecard

• Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization of employers.

• Mass Audubon: 2011-2012 Report Card

• Legislators are scored on environmental issues.

• Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group 2011-2012 Public Interest Research Group

• Legislators are scored on votes on issues including health care costs, consumer protection, recycling, transportation and democracy.

• Progressive Massachusetts: 2011-2012 House and Senate Roll Call Votes

• Legislators are scored on bills selected by a "statewide, grassroots [organization] for progressive change in Massachusetts."

Personal

DeLeo is married to his wife, Barbara. He has been vice president of Friends of the Council on Aging, director of Friends of Parks and Recreation, and member of the Elks, Justinian Law Society, Knights of Columbus, Moose, Revere League for the Special Needs, Revere Santa Fund, and Sons of Italy.^[16]

Recent news

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See also

• Massachusetts House of Representatives
• House Committees
• Joint Committees
• Massachusetts state legislative districts
• Massachusetts State Legislature

External links

• Office website
• Profile from Open States
• Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
• Biography from Project Vote Smart
• Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998

Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by -	Massachusetts House of Representatives Suffolk 19 1991–present	Succeeded by NA

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