Massachusetts state Rep. Patricia Haddad is pensive, and proud of her illustrious 24-year career.
A changemaker who lobbied divisive bills, a longtime champion of clean energy and offshore wind in the SouthCoast, and a symbol of fortitude, Haddad said Republican Justin Thurber’s election win was “disappointing,” she said, “but I look forward with anticipation.”
Haddad, a Democrat, has represented the 5th Bristol District, which includes Dighton, Somerset, Swansea and Taunton, since 2001. She was the first woman to be appointed as speaker pro tempore, “which was a huge honor,” she said.
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