Jacob Oliveira

Jacob Oliveira is an American politician serving as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 7th Hampden district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 6, 2021.

Jacob Oliveira
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
from the 7th Hampden district
Assumed office
January 6, 2021
Preceded byThomas Petrolati
Personal details
Born (1986-07-06) July 6, 1986
Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Ludlow, Massachusetts
EducationFramingham State University (BA)

Early life and education

Oliveira was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts and raised in nearby Ludlow, a descendant of immigrants from Portugal and Poland. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in government from Framingham State University.[1]

Career

Oliveira became involved in local politics at the age of 18 when he was elected a Precinct 1 Town Meeting Member and later began serving on the Ludlow School Committee at the age of 22. After graduating from college, Oliveira worked as a legislative aide for Michael Rodrigues.[2] He has also worked in government relations positions for the nine state universities of Massachusetts .[3] He later became the youngest president of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees. During this time, Oliveira was also a member of the Ludlow Democratic Town Committee, serving as chair from 2008 to 2020[4] Oliveira was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in November 2020, representing the 7th Hampden district, and assumed office on January 6, 2021.[1]

References
  1. "Jacob Oliveira". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  2. Goudreau, Chris. "A family affair: Newly elected state Rep. Jake Oliveira ready to roll in 7th Hampden District". gazettenet.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "Representative Jacob R. Oliveira". malegislature.gov. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  4. "About Jake Oliveira". Jake Oliveira for State Representative.


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