Michael LoPresti Jr.

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Michael LoPresti Jr.

Michael LoPresti Jr. was an American politician who served as a member of the Massachusetts Senate from 1973 to 1993.

LoPresti was born on April 30, 1947, in Boston. [1] His father, Michael LoPresti Sr., was a member of the Massachusetts Senate from 1947 to 1953 and again from 1958 to 1961. [2] LoPresti earned a bachelor's degree from Harvard College and a law degree from the Boston University School of Law. [3]

LoPresti began his political career in 1973 by running in the special election caused by the resignation of Second Suffolk District senator Mario Umana. The then 26-year-old law student upset two state representatives with the support of members of Umana's and Kevin White's organizations as well as Alfred Vellucci and Frederick C. Langone. [4] Following redistricting, LoPresti represented the Suffolk and Middlesex District from 1975 to 1993. During his tenure in the Senate, Lopresti served as chairman of the legislature's Judiciary Committee. [3]

LoPresti died on December 16, 2004, at his home in East Boston. [3]

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References

  1. 1967–1968 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  2. Pomerene, Nancy (September 12, 1973). "LoPresti easy victor in special Senate race". The Boston Globe.
  3. 1 2 3 "Michael LoPresti, Jr., 57; Was Former State Senator". The Boston Globe. December 18, 2004.
  4. Pomerene, Nancy (August 15, 1973). "LoPresti wins victory in E. Boston primary". The Boston Globe.
Government offices
Preceded by
District created
Member of the Massachusetts Senate for the Suffolk and Middlesex District
1975–1993
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the Massachusetts Senate for the Second Suffolk District
1973–1975
Succeeded by