Jay Livingstone

Jay D. Livingstone is an American lawyer and politician who has served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives since July 2013. He is a resident of Back Bay, Boston, a member of the Democratic Party. He won a special election to succeed Martha M. Walz, unopposed in the June 25 general election after winning the May 28 primary.^[1] He was sworn in July 17, 2013.^[2] He has since won re-election in 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024.^[3]

Preceded byMartha M. Walz

Born

Norwood, Massachusetts, U.S.

PartyDemocratic

EducationUniversity of Connecticut (BA)
George Washington University (JD)

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Jay Livingstone
Livingstone in 2018
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 8th Suffolk district
Incumbent
Assumed office July 17, 2013
Preceded by	Martha M. Walz
Personal details
Born	Norwood, Massachusetts, U.S.
Party	Democratic
Education	University of Connecticut (BA) George Washington University (JD)
Website	jaylivingstone.com

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Jay was educated in North Attleboro's public schools and worked as a cashier at the town pharmacy while in high school. He was a union factory worker while attending UConn, where he majored in political science and history and graduated with honors. He attended George Washington School of Law and graduated with high honors.^[4]

Livingstone was raised in North Attleboro, MA. He has practiced law since 1998, working in public and private practice.^[5] He currently serves as of counsel at the law firm of Regan Strom, P.C..^[5] Jay Livingstone served as an adjunct professor at Northeastern Law School from August 2009 through June 2013.^{[citation needed]}