Bill MacGregor (politician)

Bill MacGregor
Member of the
Massachusetts House of Representatives
from the 10th Suffolk district
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 8, 2023
Preceded byEdward F. Coppinger
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceWest Roxbury, Massachusetts

Bill MacGregor is an American politician serving in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[1]

Early life and career

MacGregor was raised in West Roxbury, Massachusetts.[2] He worked in the private sector and served as former Boston City Councilor Matt O'Mally's chief of staff.

Political career

Following the resignation of Ed Coppinger from the Massachusetts House of Representatives, MacGregor announced his candidacy for the vacant seat.[3] MacGregor ran on a platform of expanding mental health support resources, early childhood education, and the environment and climate change.[4] On May 2, 2023, MacGregor earned 46% of the vote in the 10th Suffolk district Special Election primary, defeating Robert Orthman and Celia Segal.[4] MacGregor faced no opposition in the general election.[5] He was sworn into office alongside fellow freshman Representative John Moran, bringing the Massachusetts House of Representative to a full 160 members.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Representative William F. MacGregor (Democrat – 10th Suffolk)". malegislature.gov. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  2. ^ "Meet Bill". MacGregor for 10th Suffolk Campaign. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  3. ^ Kashinsky, Lisa (2023-02-24). "Boston's special election double-header". POLITICO. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  4. ^ a b Kuznitz, Alison (2023-05-03). "Moran, MacGregor Poised To Take Boston-Based House Seats". NBC Boston. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  5. ^ "Brookline 2023 Special State Election Results". Brookline, MA Patch. 2023-05-31. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  6. ^ "Two new Boston Dems put house back at full strength". WWLP. 2023-06-07. Retrieved 2023-11-01.