Jose Tosado
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
from the 9th Hampden district
In office
January 7, 2015 – January 6, 2021
Preceded bySean Curran
Succeeded byOrlando Ramos
Personal details
Born (1953-12-18) December 18, 1953 (age 70)
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Irma Tosado
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(m. 1980)​
Children3
Residence(s)Springfield, Massachusetts
EducationWestfield State College (BA)
University of Connecticut (MSW)
WebsiteMassachusetts legislature website
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy seal United States Navy
Years of service1972–1975

Jose F. Tosado is an American politician who served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from January 2015 to January 2021.

Career

A resident of Springfield, Massachusetts, he was elected as a Democrat to represent the 9th Hampden district. He is a member of the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus.[1] Tosado is a former president of the Springfield City Council.[2][3]

In October 2014, Tosado was endorsed by The Republican, which noted "As a native of Puerto Rico, Tosado understands the special concerns of Latinos and will bring that voice to Beacon Hill."[4]

Tosado had previously been an unsuccessful candidate in the 2011 Springfield, Massachusetts mayoral election.

See also

References

  1. ^ "2019-2020 Massachusetts Black & Latino Legislative Caucus". mablacklatinocaucus.com. Archived from the original on July 29, 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  2. ^ "MassLive - Massachusetts State Representative Election Results 2014". masslive.com. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  3. ^ "Jose Tosado wins Democratic primary, poised to take state representative seat for 9th Hampden District". masslive.com. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  4. ^ Editorials, The Republican (29 October 2014). "Editorial: The Republican endorses Jose Tosado to represent Massachusetts 9th Hampden District". masslive.


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