Patrick Guerriero | |
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Deputy Chief of Staff for Governor of Massachusetts | |
In office May, 2001 – 2002 | |
Governor | Jane Swift |
Mayor of Melrose, Massachusetts | |
In office January, 1998 – May 2001 | |
Preceded by | Richard Lyons |
Succeeded by | Robert Dolan |
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 35th Middlesex district | |
In office November 2, 1993 – January 3, 1998 | |
Preceded by | Robert M McCarthy |
Succeeded by | Mike Festa |
Personal details | |
Born | Melrose, Massachusetts, U.S. | March 3, 1968
Political party | Republican |
Education | Catholic University of America |
Patrick Guerriero is a former Massachusetts state legislator, mayor, and advocate for marriage equality. In 2002, after serving as then-Governor Jane Swift's deputy chief of staff, Guerriero became the nation's first openly gay candidate for lieutenant governor when he was chosen by Swift to be her running mate.[1]
Guerriero entered politics when he served as president of the Liberty Education Forum and Log Cabin Republicans from January 1, 2003[2] to September 1, 2006.[3] From 1993 to 2001, Guerriero won five consecutive elections.