Thomas Walsh (Massachusetts politician)
Thomas Walsh | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 12th Essex district | |
| Assumed office March 9, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Leah Cole Allen |
| In office 1987–1995 | |
| Preceded by | Theodore C. Speliotis |
| Succeeded by | John P. Slattery |
| Member of the Peabody City Council | |
| In office 2014–2016 | |
| In office 1984–1987 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 15, 1960 Salem, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Peabody, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | Salem State University (formerly Salem State College) |
| Occupation | Account Manager Politician |
Thomas P. Walsh (born July 15, 1960) is an American politician who serves as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 12th Essex district. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented the district from 1987 to 1995.[1]
Walsh served on the Peabody City Council from 1984 to 1987 and again from 2014 to 2016. He was also a member of the Peabody School Committee from 1998 to 2001.[2][3]
In 2016, Walsh returned to the Massachusetts House of Representatives by winning a special election to replace Republican Leah Cole, who resigned to focus on her nursing career.[4] He defeated Republican Stephanie Peach, a legislative aide to Cole, in the general election.[5][6] As of 2024, Walsh has not faced another opponent in either a primary or general election.[7]
See also
References
- ^ "Walsh returns to Beacon Hill". The Salem News. March 3, 2016.
- ^ 1993–1994 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- ^ "Representative Thomas P. Walsh". malegislature.gov. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ "Cole resigning as state representative to focus on nursing career - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ SERVICE, STATE HOUSE NEWS. "Walsh, Peach win primary for Peabody state rep race". Wicked Local. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ "PD43+ » 2016 State Representative Special General Election 12th Essex District". PD43+. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ "PD43+ » Candidate Profile..." PD43+. Retrieved August 5, 2025.