Steven Levy (politician)
American politician
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Steven L. Levy is a former American state legislator who served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 2011 to 2013.[1]
Steven Levy | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 4th Middlesex district | |
| In office January 5, 2011 – January 2, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Danielle Gregoire |
| Succeeded by | Danielle Gregoire |
| Member of the Marlborough City Council at-large | |
| In office 2006–2011 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 9, 1965 |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Baylor University (BBA) Boston College (MBA) |
| Profession | Legislator, accountant, small business owner |
Political career
Levy was made chairman of the Marlborough, Massachusetts Republican City Committee in 2004.[2] On November 1, 2005, he was elected to the Marlborough City Council as an at-large member, receiving 2,805 votes.[3] Levy unsuccessfully ran against Democrat Jamie Eldridge for the Middlesex & Worcester state senate district seat in 2008.[2] In 2010, Levy challenged incumbent state representative Danielle Gregoire; narrowly defeating her in the general election with 50.3% of the overall vote.[4] Gregoire challenged Levy to a rematch in 2012, in which Levy was defeated by 214 votes.[5][6]
Personal life
Levy and his wife, Sharon, have two children. He is the owner of Ledger Plus Accounting and Finance in Marlborough, Massachusetts.[7]
Electoral history
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Danielle W. Gregoire | 9,135 | 50.5 | ||
| Republican | Steven L. Levy (Incumbent) | 8,921 | 49.3 | ||
| Write-in | 30 | 0.2 | |||
| Total votes | 19,348 | 100.0 | |||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steven L. Levy | 7,443 | 50.3 | |
| Democratic | Danielle W. Gregoire (Incumbent) | 7,343 | 49.6 | |
| Write-in | 14 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 15,455 | 100.0 | ||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James B. Eldridge | 46,458 | 57.0 | |
| Republican | Steven L. Levy | 34,989 | 42.9 | |
| Write-in | 73 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 88,547 | 100.0 | ||
