Barry Trahan
| Barry Trahan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 11th Bristol District | |
|
In office 1987–1989 | |
| Preceded by | Roger Goyette |
| Succeeded by | Robert Koczera |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
December 27, 1954 North Attleborough, Massachusetts |
| Political party |
Independent Democrat |
| Residence | New Bedford, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | University of Massachusetts |
| Occupation |
Relator Politician |
Barry G. Trahan (born December 27, 1954 in North Attleborough, Massachusetts) is an American realtor and politician who served one term in the Massachusetts House of Representatives as the Representative of the 11th Bristol district.[1]
Trahan was elected in 1986 as a sticker candidate; defeating five-term incumbent Roger Goyette.[2] Trahan served in the House as a Democrat and in 1988 sought the Democratic nomination. Trahan was defeated in the Democratic primary by New Bedford City Councilor Robert Koczera and was unable to win re-election via a second sticker campaign.[3]
References
- ↑ 1989–1990 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- ↑ Massachusetts Election Statistics 1986.
- ↑ Joseph R. LaPlante (November 3, 1988). "Astute or arrogant? Sticker campaign becomes an issue". Providence Journal. Retrieved 2011-02-19.
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