John Robert Gaskey is a Republican member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the 2nd Plymouth District since 2025. A Coast Guard veteran with 23 years of service, he later worked as an engineer in the private sector. Originally from El Paso, Texas, he moved to Carver, Massachusetts, in 2017, where he joined the Planning Board and coached youth flag and tackle football. A father of two, Gaskey won the seat in the November 5, 2024, general election, defeating Democratic write-in challenger Sarah Hewins after winning the Republican primary against eleven-term incumbent Susan Williams Gifford by 18 points, emphasizing conservative positions on immigration.

Education and Political Experience

Specific details on Gaskey's formal education are not available in public records. His professional experience includes 23 years in the U.S. Coast Guard followed by engineering work. Politically, he served on the Carver Planning Board before his 2024 election to the Massachusetts House. Notable legislative activity includes sponsoring bills on informed consent in public health and the legal gambling age.