Keiko Orrall

Keiko Orrall
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
from the 12th Bristol district
Assumed office
2011
Preceded by Stephen Canessa
Personal details
Born (1967-09-08) September 8, 1967
Cincinnati, Ohio
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Norman
Children 2
Residence Lakeville, Massachusetts
Alma mater Smith College
Website http://www.voteorrall.com

Keiko Orrall is a Republican state legislator serving in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. She currently represents the 12th Bristol district in the General Court. Her district includes Berkley, Ward 3 - Precinct B and Ward 4 in Taunton, Lakeville, and Precincts 2, 4 and 5 of Middleborough.

Early Life and Career

Orrall was born on September 8, 1967 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She graduated from Smith College with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Before being elected to the Massachusetts legislature, Orrall previously worked as a public school teacher and had served on the Lakeville (MA) Finance Committee.[1]

In June 2011, Stephen Canessa announced that he was resigning his position as representative in the 12th Bristol district to take a job with SouthCoast Health System. A special election was scheduled to fill his seat for the remainder of the term.[2] Orrall ran against Lakeville Selectman Derek Maksy in the Republican primary, defeating him with 59% of the vote.[3][4] Orrall faced Middleborough Democrat Roger Brunelle in the special general election, and defeated him with 54% of the vote.[5]

State Representative

Orrall currently serves on the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development, Joint Committee on Public Health, and Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. Orrall has been vocal against a proposal for a tribal casino plan for a location in East Taunton, Massachusetts. She has consistently called for more compensation to surrounding communities to mitigate the impact of the casino, especially on those towns she currently represents.[6] Orrall has also played a role in the issues surrounding the water levels in Lakeville's Assawompset Pond Complex.[7]

Electoral History

Massachusetts General Court 12th Bristol District, 2012[8]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Roger Brunelle 7,532 42.20
Republican Keiko Orrall 10,251 57.50

References

  1. ↑ "Meet the Candidate: Keiko Orrall". Fall River Herald News. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
  2. ↑ Elwell, Alice (June 23, 2011). "State Rep. Stephen Canessa resigns to work for health group". The Enterprise. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
  3. ↑ Clark, Anika (August 9, 2011). "2 Lakeville Republicans square off in 12th Bristol primary". The Standard Times. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
  4. ↑ Tuoti, Gerry (August 23, 2011). "Brunelle, Orrall emerge winners in primary election for Rep. Canessa's seat". Fall River Herald News. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
  5. ↑ Cheney, Kyle (September 22, 2011). "Orrall, Lakeville Republican, wins House seat". Boston Globe. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
  6. ↑ Brennan, George (March 1, 2013). "Politicians push for casino padding". Cape Cod Times. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
  7. ↑ Wagner, Jeffrey (March 3, 2013). "State Reps. Schmid, Orrall discuss management of Assawompset Pond Complex water levels". Fall River Herald. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
  8. ↑ "2012 State Representative General Election 12th Bristol District". Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
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