Geraldo Alicea

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Geraldo Alicea
Member of the
Massachusetts House of Representatives
from the 6th Worcester District
In office
2007–2011
Preceded byMark Carron
Succeeded byPeter Durant
Personal details
Born (1963-09-27) September 27, 1963 (age 60)
Southbridge, Massachusetts
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseRosemarie Alicea
ResidenceCharlton, Massachusetts
Alma materWestfield State College
Anna Maria College
OccupationPolitician

Geraldo Alicea (born September 27, 1963 in Southbridge, Massachusetts[1]) is an American politician who represented the 6th Worcester District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 2007 to 2011.[2]

2010 election and 2011 special election[edit]

The 2010 election for the 6th Worcester seat resulted in an exact tie between Alicea and Republican opponent Peter Durant. A special election for the seat was scheduled for May 10, 2011. Alicea was allowed to hold the seat until the results of the new election.[3]

Alicea lost the special election to Durant by 56 votes (3,325 to 3,269).[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ 2007–2008 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  2. ^ Massachusetts Legislature profile Archived February 7, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Levenson, Michael (February 2, 2011). "Judge rules that two tied in House race". Boston Globe. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
  4. ^ Lee, Brian (May 11, 2011). "Durant ousts Alicea". Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA). Retrieved 13 May 2011.