William Crocker Jr.

William L. Crocker Jr.
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
from the 2nd Barnstable district
In office
January 4, 2017 – January 6, 2021
Preceded byBrian Mannal
Succeeded byKip Diggs
Personal details
Born1956 or 1957 (age 67–68)
Hyannis, Massachusetts[citation needed]
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJudy Crocker
Residence(s)Centerville, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Alma materUniversity of Maine (BA)
WebsiteCampaign website

William L. Crocker Jr. (born 1956 or 1957)[1] is an American politician who formerly served as a State Representative in the Massachusetts House of Representatives representing the 2nd Barnstable District in central Cape Cod.[2] In the House Chamber, Crocker serves on the following committees: the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery and the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. Before his entrance into elected office, Crocker was a broadcast journalist, a teacher within the Bristol County House of Correction, and a high school forensics coach. Crocker was inducted into the Massachusetts Speech and Debate League Hall of Fame in 2006. He lost re-election to Kip Diggs, a construction inspector and former professional welterweight boxer, on November 3, 2020.

Biography

Crocker was born in 1956 or 1957.[1] He graduated from Barnstable High School in 1975, then studied broadcasting and film at the University of Maine-Orono, graduating in 1980.[1] From 1981 to 2011, he was a local radio announcer; then, from 2013 to 2016, he was a teacher at the Bristol County Sheriff's Office in Bristol County, Massachusetts.[1] In 2017, he became the state representative for the 2nd Barnstable district.[1]

In April 2020, Michael Mecenas of Hyannis launched a campaign to unseat Crocker.[3] However, Crocker held a write-in campaign, thus securing his spot on the ballot.[1]

Personal life

As of 2020, Crocker resides in Centerville, which is part of Barnstable.[1]

Electoral history

Crocker ran unopposed in the 2016 Republican Primary, therefore automatically securing the Republican nomination.

2020 Massachusetts House of Representatives 2nd Barnstable District General Election
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Kip A. Diggs 52.31% 11,822
Republican William L. Crocker Jr. 44.03% 9,951
Independent Michael Mecenas 3.66% 828
2018 Massachusetts House of Representatives 2nd Barnstable District General Election
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican William L. Crocker Jr. 52.04% 9,753
Democratic Paul J. Cusack 47.96% 8,988
2016 Massachusetts House of Representatives 2nd Barnstable District General Election
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican William L. Crocker Jr. 54.80% 11,879
Democratic Aaron S. Kanzer 45.20% 9,799

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Legere, Christine. "Crocker faces challenge from newcomer Diggs". Wicked Local. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  2. ^ "Representative William L. Crocker, Jr". malegislature.gov. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  3. ^ Spillane, Geoff. "Brazilian community leader to challenge Crocker". Cape Cod Times. Retrieved August 31, 2024.


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