| 词条 | Keiko Orrall |
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|name = Keiko Orrall |state_house = Massachusetts |district = 12th Bristol |term_start = September 22, 2011 |term_end = January 5, 2019 |predecessor = Stephen Canessa |successor = Norman Orrall |birth_name = Keiko Matsudo |birth_date = {{birth date and age|1967|9|8}} |birth_place = Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |death_date = |death_place = |party = Republican |spouse = Norman Orrall |children = 2 |education = Smith College {{small|(BA)}} |website = {{url|votekeiko.com|Campaign website}} }} Keiko Matsudo Orrall is an American politician who was a Republican member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 12th Bristol district, wihch includes Berkley, Ward 3 - Precinct B and Ward 4 in Taunton, Lakeville, and Precincts 2, 4 and 5 of Middleborough. On February 13, 2018, she announced that she would not seek reelection and instead run for Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In doing so, she became the first Asian-American woman to seek constitutional office in Massachusetts. Early life and careerOrrall is the granddaughter of Japanese, Irish, and German immigrants. Two of her uncles served in the 442nd Infantry Regiment of the US Army during World War II and were awarded Purple Hearts.[1] Orrall was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and is one of five children. She graduated from Smith College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in education. While attending Smith, she met her husband, Norman, who was studying at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Keiko and Norman have 2 grown children and currently reside in Lakeville, MA. Before being elected to the Massachusetts legislature, Orrall worked as a public school teacher and had served on the Lakeville (MA) Finance Committee.[2] In June 2011, Stephen Canessa announced that he was resigning his position as representative in the 12th Bristol district. A special election was scheduled to fill his seat for the remainder of the term.[3] Orrall ran against Lakeville Selectman Derek Maksy in the Republican primary, defeating him with 59% of the vote.[4][5] Orrall faced Middleborough Democrat Roger Brunelle in the special general election, and defeated him with 54% of the vote.[6] On February 13, 2018, Orrall announced her candidacy for Treasurer and Receiver General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Orrall lost to incumbent Democrat Deb Goldberg in the General Election.[7] State RepresentativeOrrall currently serves on the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development, Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technology, and the Joint Committee on Export Development. 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.[8] Orrall has also played a role in the issues surrounding the water levels in Lakeville's Assawompset Pond Complex.[9] Electoral History{{Election box begin |title=Massachusetts General Court 12th Bristol District, 2012[10]}}{{Election box candidate with party link|party = Republican Party (US) |candidate = Keiko Orrall |votes = 10,251 |percentage = 57.50 |change = }}{{Election box candidate with party link |party = Democratic Party (US) |candidate = Roger Brunelle |votes = 7,532 |percentage = 42.20 |change = }}{{Election box end}} References1. ^{{Cite web|url=https://votekeiko.com/about/|title=About – Keiko Orrall for State Treasurer|website=votekeiko.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-02-19}} 2. ^{{cite web|title=Meet the Candidate: Keiko Orrall |url=http://www.heraldnews.com/elect/12thbristol/x1602171017/Meet-the-Candidate-Keiko-Orrall |archive-url=https://archive.is/20130411020853/http://www.heraldnews.com/elect/12thbristol/x1602171017/Meet-the-Candidate-Keiko-Orrall |dead-url=yes |archive-date=11 April 2013 |publisher=Fall River Herald News |accessdate=29 March 2013 }} 3. ^{{cite news|last=Elwell|first=Alice|title=State Rep. Stephen Canessa resigns to work for health group|url=http://www.enterprisenews.com/topstories/x848909274/State-Rep-Stephen-Canessa-resigns-to-work-for-health-group|accessdate=29 March 2013|newspaper=The Enterprise|date=June 23, 2011}} 4. ^{{cite news|last=Clark|first=Anika|title=2 Lakeville Republicans square off in 12th Bristol primary|url=http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110809/NEWS/108090326|accessdate=29 March 2013|newspaper=The Standard Times|date=August 9, 2011}} 5. ^{{cite news|last=Tuoti|first=Gerry|title=Brunelle, Orrall emerge winners in primary election for Rep. Canessa's seat|url=http://www.heraldnews.com/news/x1131631618/Brunelle-Orral-emerge-winners-in-primary-election-for-Rep-Canessas-seat|accessdate=29 March 2013|newspaper=Fall River Herald News|date=August 23, 2011}} 6. ^{{cite news|last=Cheney|first=Kyle|title=Orrall, Lakeville Republican, wins House seat|url=http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2011/09/22/gops_orrall_takes_house_seat_long_held_by_democrats/|accessdate=29 March 2013|newspaper=Boston Globe|date=September 22, 2011}} 7. ^{{Cite news|url=http://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_politics/2018/02/gop_s_keiko_orrall_launches_run_for_state_treasurer|title=GOP’s Keiko Orrall launches run for state treasurer|access-date=2018-02-19|language=en}} 8. ^{{cite news|last=Brennan |first=George |title=Politicians push for casino padding |url=http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130301/NEWS/303010350 |archive-url=https://archive.is/20130410170151/http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130301/NEWS/303010350 |dead-url=yes |archive-date=April 10, 2013 |accessdate=29 March 2013 |newspaper=Cape Cod Times |date=March 1, 2013 }} 9. ^{{cite news|last=Wagner|first=Jeffrey|title=State Reps. Schmid, Orrall discuss management of Assawompset Pond Complex water levels|url=http://www.heraldnews.com/news/x2082704873/State-Reps-Schmid-Orrall-discuss-management-of-Assawompset-Pond-Complex-water-levels|accessdate=29 March 2013|newspaper=Fall River Herald|date=March 3, 2013}} 10. ^{{cite web|title=2012 State Representative General Election 12th Bristol District|url=http://electionstats.state.ma.us/elections/view/22618/|publisher=Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth|accessdate=2 April 2013}} External links
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