William Crocker Jr.
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William L. Crocker Jr. | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 2nd Barnstable district | |
| In office January 4, 2017 – January 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Mannal |
| Succeeded by | Kip Diggs |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hyannis, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Judy Crocker |
| Residence(s) | Centerville, Barnstable, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | University of Maine (BA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
William L. Crocker Jr. 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.[1] 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.
Electoral history
[edit]Crocker ran unopposed in the 2016 Republican Primary, therefore automatically securing the Republican nomination.
| 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 |
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William L. Crocker Jr. | 52.04% | 9,753 |
| Democratic | Paul J. Cusack | 47.96% | 8,988 |
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William L. Crocker Jr. | 54.80% | 11,879 |
| Democratic | Aaron S. Kanzer | 45.20% | 9,799 |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Representative William L. Crocker, Jr". malegislature.gov. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
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