Jose Tosado | |
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Member of the MassachusettsHouseofRepresentatives from the 9th Hampden district | |
In office January 7, 2015 –January 6, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Sean Curran |
Succeeded by | Orlando Ramos |
Personal details | |
Born | December 18,1953 |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Irma Tosado (m. 1980) |
Children | 3 |
Residence(s) | Springfield, Massachusetts |
Education | Westfield State College (BA) University of Connecticut (MSW) |
Website | Massachusetts legislature website |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | ![]() |
Years of service | 1972–1975 |
Jose F. Tosado is an American politician who served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from January 2015 to January 2021.
A resident of Springfield, Massachusetts and United States Navy veteran from the Vietnam War era, he was elected as a Democrat to represent the 9th Hampden district. He is a member of the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus. [1] Tosado is a former president of the Springfield City Council. [2] [3]
In October 2014, Tosado was endorsed by The Republican, which noted "As a native of Puerto Rico, Tosado understands the special concerns of Latinos and will bring that voice to Beacon Hill." [4]
Tosado had previously been an unsuccessful candidate in the 2011 Springfield, Massachusetts mayoral election.