Thomas Moakley
Thomas Moakley | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Dylan Fernandes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Falmouth, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University |
| Profession | Prosecutor[1] |
| Website | www |
Thomas W. Moakley is an American politician.[2] He serves in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing a district containing Dukes County, Nantucket County, and part of Barnstable County.
Biography
Moakley is from Falmouth, Massachusetts and is the great-nephew of Joe Moakley.[3] He earned a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University in 2017, and a law degree from Suffolk University Law School in 2021.[1]
Career
Moakley is a former Cape and Islands Assistant District Attorney, and was assigned to the Edgartown District Court, the Martha's Vineyard Juvenile Court, and the Dukes County Grand Jury.[4]
He was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 2024.[5]
Committee Assignments
For the 2025-26 Session, Moakley sits on the following committees in the House:[6]
- Joint Committee on the Judiciary
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Culture
- Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
- Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity
- House Committee on Federal Funding, Policy and Accountability
Caucuses
Moakley is a member of the following caucuses:[7]
- Coastal Caucus
- Clean Energy Caucus
- LGBTQ Legislative Caucus.[8]
Electoral record
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Thomas Moakley | 21,075 | 98.9% | |
| Other/Write-in | 240 | 1.1% | ||
| Total votes | 21,315 | 100.0% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Thomas Moakley | 3,523 | 56.2% | |
| Democratic | Arielle Faria | 2,739 | 43.7% | |
| Other/Write-in | 6 | 0.1% | ||
| Total votes | 6,268 | 100.0% | ||
References
- ^ a b c d "Thomas Moakley". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ^ McCarron, Heather. "Moakley wins Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket House seat; says state can lead nation". Cape Cod Times. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
- ^ "Thomas Moakley Announces Run For State Rep". CapeNews.net. December 13, 2023. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
- ^ "Representative Thinking: Rep. Thomas Moakley". Nantucket Magazine. November 22, 2024.
- ^ "Thomas Moakley". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
- ^ "Representative Thomas W. Moakley". malegislature.gov. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- ^ "Representative Thomas W. Moakley". malegislature.gov. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ^ Phelps, Rob (November 5, 2024). "LGBTQ+ candidates on today's general election ballot across New England | Boston Spirit Magazine". Retrieved June 18, 2025.
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