Democrats held contr… [36], Patrick bucked the national trend in the mid-term election, defeating Republican challenger Charlie Baker with 48.4% of the vote. The bill was seen in the broader context of state government battling the soaring opioid drug abuse rates, following a $20 million package introduced in June consisting of proposals targeting the problem. [75] On June 4, 2015, the university honored Patrick at the university's Golden Gala at the Boston Seaport World Trade Center and Patrick would return to the campus out of office on May 4, 2016 to meet with students from the university's new School for Global Inclusion and Social Development. [127] On May 28, 2015, Patrick was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws by Harvard University. Massachusetts lieutenant governor's office draws interest from political operative Steve Kerrigan, research center head Mike Lake Updated Mar 24, 2019; Posted Nov 09, 2013 Facebook Share [90], In the early months of Patrick's administration, a series of decisions the governor later conceded as "missteps" brought substantial unfavorable press. [17] A 19-gun salute is offered during the walk, and frequently the steps are lined by the outgoing governor's friends and supporters. He served as senior advisor to the Chicago Police Accountability Task Force. Patrick proposed raising the state gas tax by 19¢ per gallon to forestall Massachusetts Turnpike toll and MBTA fare increases, fully fund Regional Transit Authority and Turnpike operations, and address part of the capital shortfall identified by the TFC,[86] but this was defeated in the state legislature. The Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is the head of the executive branch of Massachusetts's state government and serves as commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. 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With the Glorious Revolution and the Boston Revolt the Dominion was abolished in 1689. He proceeded to fail the State Bar of California exam twice, before passing on his third try. [16] Some walks have been modified with some past governors having their wives, friends, or staff accompany them. In the table below, acting governors are denoted in the leftmost column by the letter "A", and are not counted as actual governors. Morning Consult reported that 46% of Democratic primary voters have never heard of him. [76][77][78], As of 2005, Patrick favored the legalization of same-sex marriage because of the fundamental principle that "citizens come before their government as equals". [23], Head of state and of government of the U.S. commonwealth of Massachusetts, Commonwealth of Massachusetts: 1780–present, Gubernatorial lines of succession in the United States § Massachusetts, List of colonial governors of Massachusetts, Re-elected in 1966 (first four-year term), "Which States Have Term Limits On Governor? Its implementation, however, has seen hurdles and delays. Colonial governors of Plymouth and the Massachusetts Bay Colony wer… I… Patrick concluded the allegations to be unsubstantiated and untrue, but counseled that the company allow an independent inquiry to lay all questions to rest. Patrick has been a supporter of the South Coast Rail Link project. The governor of Massachusetts is the chief executive of the commonwealth, and is supported by a number of subordinate officers. Jump to: navigation. Patrick and his wife Diane, a lawyer specializing in labor and employment law, married in 1984. [92] Patrick attempted to deflect criticism, claiming he was calling not as governor but as a private citizen. Massachusetts has a republican system of government, akin to a presidential system, where the governor acts as the head of government while having a distinct role from that of the legislative branch. Colonial governors of Plymouth and the Massachusetts Bay Colony were elected annually by a limited subset of the male population (known as freemen), while Dominion officials and those of the 1692 province were appointed by the British crown. [16], Patrick graduated from Harvard Law School with a J.D., cum laude,[15] in 1982. This created acrimony between the governors and the assembly of the General Court. How-To Tutorials; Suggestions; Machine Translation Editions; Noahs Archive Project; About Us. Deval Patrick: Massachusetts: 2007 - 2015 : Democratic: Gov. This refers instead to the governor's office on the third floor of the State House.[21]. Prior to their early-20th century demolitions, the Province House and the Hancock Manor[20] were also proposed as official residences. Both Citigroup and ACC Capital Holdings have substantial holdings in Massachusetts. In July 2008, Katherine publicly announced that she is lesbian, and mentioned that her father did not know this while he was fighting against a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would have banned same-sex marriage. [72], On August 7, 2008, Patrick signed a $2.2 billion higher education bond bill with $1 billion directed towards the University of Massachusetts system and $1.2 billion to the state universities and community colleges. If you see that an endorsement is missing, please email usand we will add that endorsement. Note: Prior to the signature filing deadline, endorsements will be added as Ballotpedia writers come across them. Despite several proposals for establishing an official residence for the governor of Massachusetts, including the Endicott Estate which was once acquired for the purpose, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts does not have a governor's mansion. some historians argue that it was a religious [108] Two days later, it was reported that Patrick would file to run, beginning with New Hampshire. [43], Patrick crafted and signed a bill that allows for the construction and operation of three resort-style casinos in the state. He/she resides in their own private residence. [84] The Patrick administration lobbied for and passed a major transportation reform bill,[85] which incorporated many of the TFC-recommended reforms, and which created the Massachusetts Department of Transportation by merging smaller transportation agencies. He was at first seen as a dark horse candidate, facing veteran politicians Thomas Reilly and Chris Gabrielli in the Democratic primary. 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"[67] Reacting to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, in 2013 Patrick proposed stricter gun control laws, including a limit of one firearm purchase a month and closing the gun show loophole. The governor could veto any decision made by the assembly and had control over the militia, however the General Court had authority of the treasury and provincial finances. [8] In November 2019, however, uneasy about the existing field of Democratic candidates, Patrick was reported to have called a few leading Democrats and allies to say that he would soon announce a 2020 presidential bid. February 8, 2013 at 2:51 pm. [9] He formally entered the race on November 14, 2019. Part the Second, Chapter II, Section I, Article I of the Massachusetts Constitution reads, . The early stages of the American Revolution saw political turmoil in Massachusetts Bay. [29] In the general election, Patrick faced Republican Lieutenant Governor Kerry Healey and Independent Massachusetts Turnpike Commission member Christy Mihos. [4], Governors are elected every four years during state elections on the first Tuesday of November after the 1st, the most recent being in 2018. Governor Timothy Murray that they would both run for re-election. 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Humbled, in fact. As the election draws closer, more information will be added to this page. The longest period of uninterrupted service by any governor was nine years, by Levi Lincoln Jr. [125], In addition to his Milton home, Patrick and his family own a home in Richmond, Massachusetts. [60] When the 2011 casino legislation was still in debate, an investigative report in The Boston Globe revealed the governor violated his self-imposed policy of not accepting money from or meeting with lobbyists for the gambling industry, by accepting more than $6,000 in campaign contributions, and meeting with and attending fundraisers hosted by gaming lobbyists. The modern form of the position was created in the 1780 constitution, which called for the position of a "supreme executive magistrate". In 1983, he joined the staff of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF), where he worked on death penalty and voting rights cases. Ameriquest was the largest lender of so-called subprime mortgages and was under investigation by Attorneys General across the country. Acted as governor for the remainder of Sullivan's term. About the Governor and Lieutenant Governor Since taking office, Governor Baker and Lieutenant Governor Polito have been making Massachusetts a great place to live, work and raise a family – while delivering a customer-service oriented state government that is as hard working as the people of the Commonwealth. [122], Patrick and his wife Diane, a lawyer specializing in labor and employment law, married in 1984. The most recent governor of Massachusetts to have died was Paul Cellucci (served 1997–1999 [acting] and 1999–2001, born 1948), on June 8, 2013. [3], Beginning with the Massachusetts Bay Company in 1629, the role of Governor has changed throughout its history in terms of powers and selection. Charles Duane Baker Jr. (born November 13, 1956) is an American politician and businessman serving as the 72nd governor of Massachusetts since January 8, 2015. [35], Patrick was opposed for the Democratic nomination by Grace Ross, the 2006 Green-Rainbow nominee for governor, but she withdrew when she could not garner the number of signatures needed to run. Patrick is the son of Emily Mae (née Wintersmith) and Pat Patrick, a jazz musician in Sun Ra's band. With Massachusetts Bay declaring its independence in May 1776 the role of Governor was vacant for four years. With the passage of the Intolerable Acts the then Royal Governor Thomas Gage dissolved the General Court and began to govern the province by decree. The lieutenant governor, when acting as governor, is referred to as "the lieutenant-governor, acting governor" in official documents. The governor has far reaching political obligations ranging from ceremonial to political. Thomas Talbot served a stint as acting governor, but later was elected governor several years later. Jay Gonzale… The governor is the chief of the executive branch of the government of Massachusetts and is the commander-in-chief of the commonwealth's military forces. [33] Benjamin Butler started the tradition in 1884. Mitt Romney: Massachusetts: 2003 - 2007 [102][103], On February 28, 2018, in response to reports that David Axelrod and Valerie Jarrett wanted him to run for president, Patrick stated on public radio that it was "on my radar screen". [13] Patrick was raised by his mother, who traces her roots to American slaves in Kentucky. [65], In 2010, Patrick pushed for legislation to limit the purchase of firearms, citing a series of gun violence incidents and violent crime in Boston. The executive role during this time was filled by the Governor's Council, the Committee of Safety, and the president of the Congress when in session. Acted as governor for the remainder of Weld's term. Delegate to the Continental Congress, Co-commissioner to France, Vice President of the United States, President of the United States. Raised largely by a single mother on the South Side of Chicago, Patrick earned a scholarship to Milton Academy in Milton, Massachusetts in the eighth grade. [25], Following his career as governor, Patrick joined the private equity firm Bain Capital in 2015, where he is currently acting as a Managing Director.[28]. [68], Throughout his term in office, Patrick made achieving "world-class public education" a main priority of his administration. The Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts is the first in the line to discharge the powers and duties of the office of governor following the incapacitation of the Governor of Massachusetts. He was briefly a candidate for President of the United States in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. In a break from tradition, the January 2007 inauguration of Governor Deval Patrick took place the day after outgoing governor Mitt Romney took the lone walk down the front steps.[18]. Deval Patrick: Ex-aide in sex flap can have job back, House overrides Patrick's veto on background checks, "Sides in fight over casino law ready to raise their voices", "Committee's tie vote derails gun control bill", "Deval Patrick: New gun laws needed to curb violence", "Mass. In 1692 the Province of Massachusetts Bay was established, merging Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay, which then included the territory of present-day Maine. But knowing that the cruelty of our elections process would ultimately splash back on people whom Diane and I love, but who hadn’t signed up for the journey, was more than I could ask. In 1959, Patrick's father abandoned their family in order to play music in New York City,[12] and because he had fathered a daughter, La'Shon Anthony, by another woman. Governor of Massachusetts. This was enough to prevent the short-term toll and fare increases, but did not address the long-term funding gap. He was first elected in 2006, succeeding Mitt Romney, who chose not to run for reelection to focus on his 2008 presidential campaign. Originally they were supposed to reside in London, as was the case with other colonial company governors, although this protocol was broken when John Winthrop was appointed Governor. [23], Some gay rights activists criticized him for his tenure on the United Airlines (UAL) board. The most recent governor of Massachusetts to have died was Paul Cellucci (served 1997–1999 [acting] and 1999–2001, born 1948), on June 8, 2013. Then almost no one showed up", "Deval Patrick ends longshot presidential bid", "Deval Patrick: I asked Obama to use my words", "Deval Patrick, Democratic Governor, Creates Obama Campaign Headache By Defending Bain (UPDATE)", "Who Will Replace Eric Holder? Despite a 29% approval rating in New Hampshire, he enjoyed support from only 1% of voters, according to a WBUR-FM poll; a November Quinnipiac poll in South Carolina produced similar results. The Governor’s Cabinet iscomprised of eight gubernatorial appointees who assist the Governor inadministration and policy making. Patrick also worked on issues including racial profiling, police misconduct, and the treatment of incarcerated criminals. Shortly after Patrick's second term began on January 6, 2011, he declared he would not seek re-election in 2014. Doing this allowed a larger part of the public to witness the event, and was intended to signal a more open, transparent, and accessible government. Massachusetts Governor's Council District 4: Christopher Iannella: Democratic : January 7, 1993: Massachusetts Governor's Council District 5: Eileen Duff: Democratic : January 3, 2013: Massachusetts Governor's Council District 6: Terrence Kennedy: Democratic : January 6, 2011: Massachusetts Governor's Council District 7: Paul DePalo: Democratic : January 7, 2021 Thomas Talbotserved a stint as acting governor, but later was elected governor several years later. Acted as governor for the remainder of Eustis's term. John Hancock helped create the position. inthe1630s,englishpuritansin massachusettsbaycolonycre-ated a self-government that went far beyond what existed in england. Patrick secured the nomination in the September primary, winning 49% of the vote in the three-way race. The current Governor is Charlie Baker. Did not stand for renomination as Democrat. Presuming Branstad completes his term on January 9, 2015, he will have compiled 7,303 days in office (19 years, 11 months, 29 days) or 24.5 percent longer than any governor in U.S. history. In 1994, Bill Clinton appointed him as the United States assistant attorney general for the civil rights division of the United States Department of Justice, where he worked on issues including racial profiling and police misconduct. [10] He ended his campaign on February 12, 2020, following a very poor showing in the Iowa caucus and the New Hampshire primary. Prior to 1918 constitutional reforms, both the governor's office and that of lieutenant governor were vacant on one occasion, when the state was governed by the Governor's Council. The shortest service period by an elected governor was one year, achieved by several 19th century governors. The general election was very heated, described by former governor Michael Dukakis as "the dirtiest gubernatorial campaign in my memory". [124] In September 2011, his daughter Sarah married Marco Morgese, a former Italian soldier. [11], Patrick was born on July 31, 1956 in the South Side of Chicago, where his family resided in a two-bedroom apartment in the Robert Taylor Homes' housing projects. [20] After Volpe resigned to become secretary of transportation in the Nixon Administration, the plan was aborted by his successor in consideration of budgetary constraints and because the location was considered too far from the seat of power, the State House in Boston. [13], The Constitution does not use the term "acting governor," but the practice in Massachusetts has been that the lieutenant governor retains his or her position and title as "lieutenant governor" and becomes acting governor, not governor. [109] The next day, on November 14, Patrick officially announced that he would enter the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries. There shall be a supreme executive magistrate, who shall be styled, The Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; and whose title shall be — His Excellency. Nationally, Republicans gained a net of 63 seats to take control of the House, but remained a minority in the Senate despite gaining 7 seats. [19], In 1994, President Bill Clinton nominated Patrick as the United States Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, and he was subsequently confirmed by the United States Senate. [74] On October 23, 2014, Patrick spoke at the university in celebration of the science complex that would be completed the following January. He was reelected in 2010. Patrick responded in a February 20, 2007 press conference that "I realize I cannot in good conscience ask the agencies to make those choices without being willing to make them myself. [79][80] He worked with the state legislature to prevent a ballot measure eliminating same-sex marriage in Massachusetts, which protected the state's first-in-the-nation same-sex marriage allowance. During this period (1686-1689) Massachusetts had no governor of its own. [66] In 2011, Patrick proposed new legislation that would require more stringent regulations on firearms. This model of government was greatly disliked by the colonists all throughout British North America but especially in New England where colonists at one time did have some semblance of democratic and local control. This is the latest category on the popular game developed by Conversion LLC (also known as Random Logic Games). [111][112], Deval Patrick's first campaign ads started January 8 in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, and South Carolina. This meant that in the event the governor did not agree with or consent with the rulings and laws of the General Court then the assembly would threaten to withhold any pay for the governor and other Royal Officers. [126] In 2013, Illinois governor Pat Quinn renamed a part of Wabash Avenue in Chicago, where Patrick grew up, "Deval Patrick Way" in Patrick's honor. Acting Governor Gill never received a lieutenant and died on May 20, 1800, between that year's election and the inauguration of Governor-elect Caleb Strong. [38] In his first meetings with the legislative leadership, he proposed his first action would be to hire 1,000 new police officers and to expand full-day kindergarten statewide.[39]. Increase Sumner, elected by a landslide to a third consecutive term in 1799, was on his deathbed and died not long after taking the oath of office; this represents the shortest part of an individual term served by a governor. After initially supporting Patrick's view, then-CEO Douglas Daft changed his mind, precipitating Patrick's decision to leave Coke. Following Patrick's speech at the 2012 Democratic National Convention, a reporter asked if Patrick was interested in a 2016 presidential bid. [18] In 1986, he joined the Boston law firm of Hill & Barlow and was named partner in 1990, at the age of 34. Breaking with the tradition of being inaugurated in the House Chamber of the Massachusetts State House, Patrick and Murray took their oaths of office, and Patrick delivered his inaugural address,[40] outdoors on the West Portico of the State House facing Boston Common. "[48][49][50], Casino gaming lobbying in Massachusetts has also received scrutiny for associations with the Jack Abramoff Indian lobbying scandal and efforts by the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to secure rights to a casino outside the legal framework of the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. The event, however, was scheduled with only twenty-four hours notice, and preceded the Democratic presidential primary debate that same night and only a few miles away. [128], Massachusetts Department of Transportation, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 2006 Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 2010 Massachusetts gubernatorial election, Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, unequivocally ruled out a 2016 presidential bid, 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries, Massachusetts Gubernatorial Election 2006, Massachusetts Gubernatorial Election 2010, "With Charlie Baker on the job hunt, GOP chair hints at 2014 run", "Obama Foundation Announces Addition of Governor Deval Patrick to the Board of Directors - Obama Foundation", "Can entrepreneurship bridge the Israeli-Palestinian gap?
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