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| ALL IN THE FAMILy -- Sen. Jim Timilty, left, and his brother Greg talk to supporters at Tuesday’s election party at the Italian-American Club in Walpole. (Photo by Tom Maguire) |
State Sen. James Timilty, D-Walpole, was easily re-elected by voters Tuesday, defeating his Republican opponent, Jon Rockwood Sr., for the Bristol and Norfolk County seat, which includes all of Foxboro.
The final tally went 65 percent for Timilty, 35 percent for Rockwood, as the incumbent received 49,710 votes in the district to 27,289 for the challenger.
In Foxboro, the Timilty outpolled Rockwood by 2,499 votes: 5,432 to 2,933.
Both men live in Walpole, where Timilty won 7,307 to 5,726. The only town Rockwood carried was Dover, by 18 votes, 1,519 to 1,501. The district stretches from Seekonk and Rehoboth to Medfield and Dover, and includes parts of Attleboro and Sharon as well as Mansfield, Norton and Walpole.
Timilty, who has served in the state Senate since 2005, after capturing the seat vacated by Walpole Republican Jo Ann Sprague, said he was "delighted" to win re-election and looks forward to continue his work on Beacon Hill.
"I'm looking forward to getting out in the forefront of issues and matters dealing with the economy, local aid, Chapter 70 (state funding for public schools)," he said.
As he met with friends, family and campaign workers at the Italian-American Club in Walpole, Timilty said he was very happy with the support he received from voters on a day that saw high voter turnout throughout the area. Foxboro hit a record turnout of over 84 percent of its registered voters.
Although he was not successful in his bid, Rockwood, who is in his fifth term as Walpole's town moderator, said he was happy with the campaign he ran.
"I'm disappointed with the result, but I'm not disappointed in the effort that we put in," he said.
Classy campaign
Throughout the campaign, both candidates stuck largely to the issues, choosing to focus on each other's proposals and records.
"I have a tremendous amount of respect for Jon," Timilty said. "He's a classy guy and he ran a classy, issue-oriented campaign."
Rockwood echoed Timilty's sentiments, saying he was glad both campaigns focused on the positives.
"It never got personal," he said. "We both want what is best for Walpole and the whole district."
Rockwood is an attorney with the firm of Richard Gelerman, former town counsel for Foxboro for more than two decades.
He said Tuesday night that he was going back to ctach up on his work and had not made any decisions about running again.
As he prepares for another two years in the Senate, Timilty said he is looking forward to doing his best to help all the residents in his district.
The final tally went 65 percent for Timilty, 35 percent for Rockwood, as the incumbent received 49,710 votes in the district to 27,289 for the challenger.
In Foxboro, the Timilty outpolled Rockwood by 2,499 votes: 5,432 to 2,933.
Both men live in Walpole, where Timilty won 7,307 to 5,726. The only town Rockwood carried was Dover, by 18 votes, 1,519 to 1,501. The district stretches from Seekonk and Rehoboth to Medfield and Dover, and includes parts of Attleboro and Sharon as well as Mansfield, Norton and Walpole.
Timilty, who has served in the state Senate since 2005, after capturing the seat vacated by Walpole Republican Jo Ann Sprague, said he was "delighted" to win re-election and looks forward to continue his work on Beacon Hill.
"I'm looking forward to getting out in the forefront of issues and matters dealing with the economy, local aid, Chapter 70 (state funding for public schools)," he said.
As he met with friends, family and campaign workers at the Italian-American Club in Walpole, Timilty said he was very happy with the support he received from voters on a day that saw high voter turnout throughout the area. Foxboro hit a record turnout of over 84 percent of its registered voters.
Although he was not successful in his bid, Rockwood, who is in his fifth term as Walpole's town moderator, said he was happy with the campaign he ran.
"I'm disappointed with the result, but I'm not disappointed in the effort that we put in," he said.
Classy campaign
Throughout the campaign, both candidates stuck largely to the issues, choosing to focus on each other's proposals and records.
"I have a tremendous amount of respect for Jon," Timilty said. "He's a classy guy and he ran a classy, issue-oriented campaign."
Rockwood echoed Timilty's sentiments, saying he was glad both campaigns focused on the positives.
"It never got personal," he said. "We both want what is best for Walpole and the whole district."
Rockwood is an attorney with the firm of Richard Gelerman, former town counsel for Foxboro for more than two decades.
He said Tuesday night that he was going back to ctach up on his work and had not made any decisions about running again.
As he prepares for another two years in the Senate, Timilty said he is looking forward to doing his best to help all the residents in his district.
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