Carol Doherty
Carol Doherty | |
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| Member of theMassachusetts House of Representatives from the3rd Bristoldistrict | |
| Assumed office June 10, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Shaunna O'Connell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 28, 1942 Fall River, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Taunton, Massachusetts |
| Education | Boston University(BS) Bridgewater State College(MEd) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Carol A. Dohertyis an American educator and politician serving as a member of theMassachusetts House of Representativesfrom the3rd Bristoldistrict.[1][2][3]A member of theDemocratic Party,she previously served as president of the Massachusetts Teachers Association and five terms on the Taunton School Committee.
Early life and career
[edit]Doherty was born on February 28, 1942, inFall River, Massachusetts.[4]A graduate ofWestport High School,Doherty received a bachelor's degree in business administration fromBoston Universityand a master's degree in education fromBridgewater State College.[5]
Early in her career, Doherty was a third grade teacher inNew Bedfordand Taunton before becoming a guidance counselor. During this time, she served as president of the Massachusetts Teachers Association for four years.[6][7]She would later work as an education and political consultant and hold positions atLesley CollegeandNortheastern University.[7][8]
Political career
[edit]Early political involvement
[edit]In 1988, Doherty ran for the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 3rd Bristol district. She lost the Democratic primary toMarc Pacheco,who would serve two terms in the House and sixteen terms in the Senate.[9]
In 1992, with Pacheco running for Senate, Doherty again sought the Democratic nomination for the 3rd Bristol district. She placed second among five candidates, falling 82 votes short of Pacheco's eventual successorJames H. Fagan.[10]
Later successes
[edit]Doherty was elected to the Taunton School Committee in 2011, placing second among eleven candidates.[11]She would be reelected four times.
In 2020, after incumbentShaunna O'Connellwas elected mayor of Taunton, Doherty again ran for the 3rd Bristol district. She defeated businessman Muzi Nazir in the special Democratic primary[12]and Republican Kelly Dooner in the special election on June 2, 2020,[13]which had been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.[14]She was elected to a full term in November 2020 and again in 2022.[15]
Committees
[edit]193rd General Court (2023-24)
[edit]Source:[16]
- House Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change
- House Committee on Ways and Means
- Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets
- Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
- Joint Committee on Election Laws
- Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Personal life
[edit]Doherty is married to Dennis Cook. She has resided in Taunton since 1965.[5]
Electoral history
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Carol A.Doherty | 8,011 | 57 | −1 | |
| Republican | Christopher P.Coute | 6,036 | 43 | +1.1 | |
| Total votes | 14,488 | 100 | |||
| Democratichold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Carol A.Doherty | 11,505 | 58 | +0.9 | |
| Republican | Kelly A.Dooner | 8,320 | 41.9 | −1 | |
| Total votes | 20,967 | 99.9 | |||
| Democratichold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Carol A.Doherty | 2,195 | 57.1 | +18.6 | |
| Republican | Kelly A.Dooner | 1,646 | 42.9 | −18.6 | |
| Total votes | 3,850 | 100.0 | |||
| DemocraticgainfromRepublican | |||||
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^Fontes, Kristina (May 19, 2020)."Voting by mail: Here's how to apply".The Taunton Daily Gazette.
- ^Winokoor, Charles (June 1, 2020)."Taunton, Easton head to the polls Tuesday to pick state rep amid coronavirus precautions".The Taunton Daily Gazette.
- ^"Carol Doherty".Ballotpedia.
- ^"CITY ELECTION 2013: Carol Doherty, candidate for Taunton School Committee".The Taunton Daily Gazette.October 28, 2013.RetrievedMarch 21,2024.
- ^ab"Representative Carol A. Doherty".malegislature.gov.RetrievedMarch 21,2024.
- ^Tuoti, Gerry."PARTY LINES: Former union president in School Committee race".Taunton Daily Gazette.RetrievedMarch 22,2024.
- ^ab"Meet the candidate: Carol Doherty, Taunton School Committee".Taunton Daily Gazette.RetrievedMarch 22,2024.
- ^"Carol A. Doherty: Taunton School Committee 2011".Taunton Daily Gazette.RetrievedMarch 22,2024.
- ^"PD43+ » 1988 State Representative Democratic Primary 3rd Bristol District".PD43+.RetrievedMarch 22,2024.
- ^"PD43+ » 1992 State Representative Democratic Primary 3rd Bristol District".PD43+.RetrievedMarch 22,2024.
- ^Tuoti, Gerry."Doherty wins election to Taunton School Committee, Almeida secures return".Taunton Daily Gazette.RetrievedMarch 22,2024.
- ^"PD43+ » 2020 State Representative Special Democratic Primary 3rd Bristol District".PD43+.RetrievedMarch 22,2024.
- ^"PD43+ » 2020 State Representative Special General Election 3rd Bristol District".PD43+.RetrievedMarch 22,2024.
- ^DeForge, Jeanette (March 24, 2020)."Coronavirus concerns causes state legislature to delay special senate election in Western Mass, three others".MassLive.RetrievedMarch 22,2024.
- ^"PD43+ » Candidate Profile..."PD43+.RetrievedMarch 22,2024.
- ^"Representative Carol A. Doherty".malegislature.gov.RetrievedMarch 22,2024.
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