Theodore Speliotis

Theodore C. Speliotis is a Democratic member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the Thirteenth Essex district. He was first elected to the chamber in 1996.

Speliotis served in the House previously, representing the Thirteenth Essex district from 1979 to 1986.^[1]

Committee assignments

2015 legislative session

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

Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2015
• Bills in the Third Reading, Chair

2013-2014

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

Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2013
• Bills in the Third Reading, Chair
• Ethics

2011-2012

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

Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2011
• Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Joint, Chair
• Ethics

2009-2010

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

Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2009
• Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Joint, Chair

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 Theodore Speliotis ran unopposed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Thirteenth Essex 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 Theodore Speliotis was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Thomas Lyons was unopposed in the Republican primary. Speliotis defeated Lyons in the general election.^[4]

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Thirteenth Essex District General Election, 2014
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Theodore Speliotis Incumbent	52.4%	8,459
	Republican	Thomas Lyons	47.6%	7,673
Total Votes				16,132

2012

See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2012

Speliotis won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts House of Representatives Thirteenth Essex District. Speliotis was unopposed in the September 6 Democratic primary and defeated Daniel C. Bennett (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.^[5][6]

Massachusetts House of Representatives, Thirteenth Essex District, General Election, 2012
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Theodore Speliotis Incumbent	62.8%	14,019
	Republican	Daniel Bennett	37.2%	8,304
Total Votes				22,323

2010

See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2010

Speliotis won election to the Thirteenth Essex seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Daniel Bennett (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.^[7]

Massachusetts House of Representatives General Election, Thirteenth Essex District (2010)
Candidates		Votes
Theodore Speliotis (D)		8,747
Daniel Bennett (R)		8,254

2008

On November 4, 2008, Speliotis won re-election in the Massachusetts House of Representatives election for the Thirteenth Essex district.^[8] In this election he raised $6,861; of that total $6,861 (100%) was from in state contributions.^[9]

Massachusetts House of Representatives - Thirteenth Essex district
Candidates		Votes
Theodore Speliotis (D)		15,917
All Others		216
Blanks		6,363

Campaign donors

2010

In 2010, Speliotis received $29,593 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.^[10]

Massachusetts House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Theodore Speliotis's campaign in 2010
Massachusetts Democratic Party	$3,000
New Car Auto Dealers Association	$1,000
Massachusetts Association Of Realtors	$800
Massachusetts Society Of CPAs	$500
Towing Repair & Collision PAC	$500
Total Raised in 2010	$29,593

2008

Speliotis raised $6,861 in the 2008 election cycle.

His major contributors are listed below.^[11]

Donor	Amount
Ralph Mirra	$500
Cornelia Mirra	$500
Mark Malloy	$200
Charles Smith	$200
Anne M. Lynch	$200

Scorecards

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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

• 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."^[12]

• 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."^[13]

• 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

Speliotis and his wife, June, have two children.^[14]

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
• Theodore Speliotis on Facebook

Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by -	Massachusetts House of Representatives Essex 13 1997 - present	Succeeded by NA

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