Peter Durant
Peter J. Durant is an American politician who represents the 6th Worcester District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and is a former member of the Spencer, Massachusetts Board of Selectmen.[2]
Peter Durant | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 6th Worcester District | |
| Assumed office 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Geraldo Alicea |
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| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kate Campanale Durant |
| Residence | Spencer, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | Northeastern University[1] Florida Institute of Technology[1] |
| Occupation | Service Manager Politician |
2010 election and 2011 special election
The 2010 election for the 6th Worcester seat resulted in an exact tie between Durant and Democratic incumbent Geraldo Alicea. 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]
Durant won the special election by 56 votes (3,325 votes to Alicea's 3,269).[4]
References
- "Durant says state needs 'bold steps'". Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA). April 19, 2011. Retrieved 13 May 2011.
- Guilfoil, John M. (May 11, 2011). "At last, Worcester has winner in Durant". Boston Globe. Retrieved 13 May 2011.
- Levenson, Michael (February 2, 2011). "Judge rules that two tied in House race". Boston Globe. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
- Lee, Brian (May 11, 2011). "Durant ousts Alicea". Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA). Retrieved 13 May 2011.
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