Sean Garballey
| Sean Garballey | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 23rd Middlesex district |
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In office 2008 - present |
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| Preceded by | J. James Marzilli, Jr. |
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| Born | February 22, 1985 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Arlington, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | University of Massachusetts Lowell |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Website | Massachusetts General Court Member Profile: Sean Garballey |
Sean Garballey (born February 22, 1985) is the current Massachusetts State Representative for the 23rd Middlesex District representing Arlington and West Medford. He was elected in a special election on 4 March 2008, after the incumbent, J. James Marzilli, Jr. won a 2007 special election for a seat in the Massachusetts Senate.
Garballey, born in Arlington, Massachusetts attended Arlington Public Schools. He earned a B.A. in Political Science from UMass Lowell in 2007. At the time of his election he was enrolled in a dual Political Science and Public Administration masters program at Suffolk University, but did not complete the degree.
While completing college, he was elected to the Arlington School Committee in 2005 serving until 2008.
In the 5 February 2008 special Democratic primary election for the 23rd Middlesex District seat, Garballey faced off against fellow school committee member Jeff Thielman and first time candidate Andrew O'Brien. Garballey received 47% of the vote, with Thielman taking 43% and O'Brien taking 10%. Garballey went on to face Republican John Worden, former Arlington town moderator, and Independent Robert Valeri, a local businessman. Garballey won the 4 March 2008 special election with 67% of the vote. Worden received 29%, and Valeri received 4%. Garballey was elected at age 23.
In 2008 and 2010 Garballey ran unopposed in both the primary and general elections.
In 2012, Garballey was re-elected. He defeated Republican Joseph Monju in the general election.
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