Straus, William M.
RepresentativeDemocrat10th Bristol
- Hometown Mattapoisett
- Term 15th term
- State House State House, Room 134
- Phone 617-722-2400
- Email William.Straus@mahouse.gov
Official Record
- Chamber House of Representatives
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Political Offices
- Mattapoisett Conservation Committee (’89-’92)
- Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Site Safety Council (’87-’92)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth June 26, 1956
- Place of Birth East Orange, New Jersey
- Marital Status Married (Kerry Shortle)
- Children 2
- Residence Mattapoisett
Education & Career
Education
- Middlebury College, VT (B.A., Political Science, ’77)
- Georgetown University Law School, Washington, D.C. (J.D., ’82)
- Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University (MPA,'07)
Occupation
Attorney
Organizations
- Massachusetts Bar Association
Election Results
| Contest | Result |
|---|---|
| Primary | William M. Straus, 4,454; Richard F. Trapilo, 1,190 |
| General | William M. Straus (D), 10,648; Jeffrey Gerald Swift (R), 8,280 |
Related Records
Interest Group Ratings
| Organization | Rating |
|---|---|
| Associated Industries of Massachusetts | - |
| Citizens for Limited Taxation | - |
| Environmental League of Massachusetts | - |
| Gun Owners Action League | - |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society | - |
| Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance | 0% |
| MASSPIRG | 88% |
| National Federation of Independent Businesses | 38% |
| Progressive Massachusetts | C+ |
| Planned Parenthood | Ally |
Campaign Finances
| Beginning Balance | $4,680.09 |
| Receipts | $16,695.34 |
| Expenditures | $14,396.22 |
| Ending Balance | $6,979.21 |