Officials
Biography
Jeffrey Rosario Turco is a Democratic member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the 19th Suffolk District, which includes the entire Town of Winthrop and portions of the City of Revere. Elected in a special election on March 30, 2021, to succeed Robert DeLeo, he was sworn in on April 7, 2021. A self-described moderate Democrat and attorney with his own law practice in Chelsea, Turco remains active in legal work, often representing clients before the Licensing Board in Chelsea. Prior to politics, he served as a special sheriff and superintendent of the Worcester County Sheriff's Office, and as chief of staff for former State Senator Guy Glodis. He is married to Melissa. Notable positions include pro-life views, prior support for Donald Trump in 2016, and past criticisms of Democratic figures like Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and Elizabeth Warren.
Education and Political Experience
Turco's formal education details are not specified in available records. His political experience includes serving as Town of Winthrop Town Council President from 2010-2011, Chairman of the Winthrop Charter Review Commission, and multiple terms on the Democratic State Committee. He continues to serve in the Massachusetts House from Room 167 at the State House in Boston.
Committees
4 assignmentsAt a glance
- Office
- State Assembly
- District
- 19th Suffolk
- Mailing
- Room 167, State House 24 Beacon St., Boston, MA 02133