Jeffrey Turco Wins Democratic Primary To Succeed DeLeo In Special Election Primary
Jeffrey Turco will move forward to the general election for state representative of the 19th Suffolk District to succeed former House Speaker Robert Deleo, after pulling in 36.2% of the vote in Tuesdayâs special primary election.
âIâm thrilled with the level of support I received across the district, the people that came out and held signs and really went door to door and made thousands of phone calls,â Turco said in an interview with Revere TV
Tuesday night. âIâm looking forward to getting through to March 30th and convincing the voters that I should win the election.â
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Friday, the Massachusetts State Police Commissioned Officers Association (MSPCOA) endorsed Jeffrey Turco for State Representative, 19th Suffolk District. The seat was vacated by former Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo and a Special Election is set for March 30th with the Primary being held on March 2.
“Jeff’s leadership, experience and understanding of Public Safety is unparalleled, and the MSPCOA is proud to endorse your candidacy for State Representative.,” said Bruce Hiorns, MSPCOA President.
The MSPCOA currently represents and acts as the exclusive bargaining agent for all Massachusetts State Police Commissioned Officers. Members include those that fall under the ranks of Colonel, Superintendent, Lieutenant Colonel, Deputy Superintendent, Lieutenant Colonel, Major, Detective Captain, Captain, Detective Lieutenant and Lieutenant.