The Democrat who was first elected to the Massachusetts House in 1975 could surpass the record of 28 years in the post if he wins an eighth four-year term this November.
Longtime Secretary of State William Galvin said early Monday morning that he will run for reelection this year, telling voters that he would like to continue the work he's done since 1995 at a time when "[t]he necessity of faithful election administration has never been more obvious."
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Former State Rep and Fall River Mayor Robert Correia Dies at 82
Robert Correia, a longtime member of the Massachusetts Legislature and later the mayor of Fall River, died Friday at the age of 82. Friends said Correia died of heart failure.
Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan said in a Facebook post on Saturday that Correia s many years of dedicated service to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the City of Fall River have left a lasting legacy. He was a very good friend. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the Correia Family at this very difficult time.
Correia was a formidable figure in Fall River politics for more than 30 years. After earning his master s degree in education from Bridgewater State University, Correia taught in Fall River Public Schools.