Jose Tosado
American politician
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Jose F. Tosado is an American politician who served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from January 2015 to January 2021.
Jose Tosado | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 9th Hampden district | |
| In office January 7, 2015 – January 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Sean Curran |
| Succeeded by | Orlando Ramos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 18, 1953 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Irma Tosado (m. 1980) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Westfield State College (BA) University of Connecticut (MSW) |
| Website | Massachusetts legislature website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
Years of service | 1972–1975 |
Career
A resident of Springfield, Massachusetts and United States Navy veteran from the Vietnam War era, he was elected as a Democrat to represent the 9th Hampden district. He is a member of the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus.[1] Tosado is a former president of the Springfield City Council.[2][3]
In October 2014, Tosado was endorsed by The Republican, which noted "As a native of Puerto Rico, Tosado understands the special concerns of Latinos and will bring that voice to Beacon Hill."[4]
Tosado had previously been an unsuccessful candidate in the 2011 Springfield, Massachusetts mayoral election.
