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Patrick O'Connor is an American politician from Weymouth, Massachusetts, who was elected to the Massachusetts Senate in 2016 in a special election to replace Robert Hedlund. He represents the Plymouth and Norfolk District, and is a member of the Republican Party. He is currently running for election to a full term against former Massachusetts State Representative Paul Gannon.
Early life
O'Connor was born and raised in Weymouth, and graduated from Weymouth High School. He founded his own internet advertising company at the age of 13. He went on to study Political Science and Economics at Kingston University in London, England.
Political career
O'Connor ran for and was elected to the Weymouth Town Council in 2005, and was elected as council president in 2014. From 2008 to 2015, O'Connor served as legislative director to State Senator Bob Hedlund, and ran for State Senate following Hedlund's election as mayor of Weymouth.
In the special Republican primary, O'Connor defeated Stephen Gill with 85% of the vote. In the special election on May 10, 2016, O'Connor won 53% of the vote to 47% by Democratic candidate, former selectman Joan Menschino of Hull. O'Connor is currently running for election to a full term.