Profile Photo
Paul R. FeeneyDEMDemocrat State Senator, Bristol And Norfolk District
46
Years of Age
10
Years of Experience
MAResidence (state)

Paul R. Feeney is an American politician from the commonwealth of Massachusetts. He serves in the Massachusetts Senate from the Bristol and Norfolk district. Feeney graduated from Don Bosco Technical High School. He worked for Verizon as an office technician, and served as the legislative director for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He served on the board of selectmen for Foxboro, Massachusetts, from 2007 though 2010. Feeney has also served as chief of staff for Jim Timilty and as labor director for Stephen F. Lynch's campaign for the United States Senate in the 2013 special election. Feeney was state director of Connecticut and Massachusetts for the Bernie Sanders 2016 presidential campaign.When Timilty resigned in 2017, Feeney ran in the special election to succeed him, defeating Republican Jacob Ventura. Feeney defeated Ventura in the 2018 general election.

Voterly's Issue Scores  (1 - 1 of 1)

Below lists the position this politician has taken on a political issue. The star rating represents the politician's prioritization and action on the issue based on data collected by relevant interest groups. Select an issue to view a more in-depth explanation of each rating.

Special Interest Group Ratings

Interest Groups That SUPPORT
Rating
Interest Groups That OPPOSE
Rating
Average Score

Disclaimer: A special interest group's positions on issues are gathered from various reputable sources including the organization's website, social media accounts, press releases, and other public communications. Special interest group politician ratings are provided by VoteSmart.org. Positions and ratings are subject to change and we may experience delays, interruptions, or errors, as a result. If you believe this information is inaccurate, please submit a problem report. Submit Report.

Education3 - 3 of 1
Don Bosco Technical High School
Graduated
1996
Past Positions1 - 9 of 9
Senator
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate
2017 - Current
Chair
Foxborough Board of Selectmen
2009 - 2010
Member
Foxborough Board of Selectmen
2007 - 2010
Central Office Technician
Verizon
1997 - 2017
Legislative Director
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 2222
2009 - 2017
Massachusetts State Director
Bernie Sanders for President
2015 - 2016
Labor Director
Stephen F. Lynch for United States Senate
2013
Chief of Staff
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate
2005 - 2006
Chief of Staff
State Senator James Timilty
Other Experience1 - 13 of 13
Vice President
Executive Council, Massachusetts State Affiliate of the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO)
2011 - 2015
Chair
Foxborough Democratic Town Committee
2006 - 2008
Member
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 2222
Former Chair
Joint Public Service Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate
Former Chair
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, Massachusetts State Senate
Former Member
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, Massachusetts State Senate
Former Member
Joint Committee on Export Development, Massachusetts State Senate
Former Member
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate
Former Member
Joint Committee on Elder Affairs, Massachusetts State Senate
Former Member
Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, Massachusetts State Senate
Former Vice Chair
Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate
Former Vice Chair
Joint Public Health Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate
Former Vice Chair
Post Audit and Oversight Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate