Bruce Ayers

American politician (born 1962)

Bruce Ayers

Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
from the 1st Norfolk district

Incumbent

Assumed office
January 4, 1999
Preceded by| Michael G. Bellotti
Member of the Quincy City Council for Ward 6
In office
January 6, 1992 – January 3, 2000
Personal details
Born|  (1962-04-17) April 17, 1962 (age 62)
Boston, Massachusetts
Political party| Democratic
Residence| Quincy, Massachusetts
Alma mater| Quincy College
Northeastern University
Harvard Extension School
Boston College Small Business Development Program
Occupation| Small Business Owner
Politician

Bruce J. Ayers (born April 17, 1962, in Boston, Massachusetts[1]) is an American small business owner and politician who represents the 1st Norfolk District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and is a former member of the Quincy, Massachusetts City Council (1992–2000).[2]

## Education & Career

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Ayers graduated North Quincy High School, while taking college courses at Quincy College. After high school he entered Northeastern University and then the Harvard University Extension School. Ayers has also completed the Boston College Small Business Development Program.[3]

Ayers is a small business owner, and retrofits vehicles for the physically challenged with adaptive driving equipment. He has owned Ayers Handicap Conversion Center for over 35 years.

Ayers served on the Quincy Democratic City Committee from 1990 to 2000. In 1992 he was elected to the Quincy City Council for Ward 6. Ayers served in both positions until being elected to the 1st Norfolk State Representative district in 1999.[3]

## Issues

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Ayers has been an advocate for the physically disabled in the state legislature. In 2016, he filed legislation to end illegal use of handicapped parking spots.[4]

In 2013 Ayers spoke to the need for additional laws to stop animal abuse following the highly publicized death of Puppy Doe". It involved a dog found dead and tortured in a park in Quincy, Massachusetts.[5]

Ayers hosts a regular television show called Legislative Update with Rep. Bruce Ayers on Quincy public access TV. There he talks with local political leaders and speaks about the initiatives and bills he has supported.[6]

## Electoral history

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Massachusetts General Court 1st Norfolk District, 1998 Democratic Primary [7] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %  | ±%

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| Democratic | Bruce J. Ayers  | 3,801  | 54.2  |
| Democratic | Lawrence F. Chretian  | 3,212  | 45.8  |
Massachusetts General Court 1st Norfolk District, 1998[7] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %  | ±%

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| Democratic | Bruce J. Ayers  | 10.139  | 99.3  |
Massachusetts General Court 1st Norfolk District, 2000[7] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %  | ±%

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| Democratic | Bruce J. Ayers  | 13,122  | 97.4  | −1.9
Massachusetts General Court 1st Norfolk District, 2002[7] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %  | ±%

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| Democratic | Bruce J. Ayers  | 10,117  | 99.3  | +1.9
Massachusetts General Court 1st Norfolk District, 2004 Democratic Primary[7] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %  | ±%

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| Democratic | Bruce J. Ayers  | 3,801  | 77.5  | +22.2
| Democratic | Paul J. Meoni  | 1,000  | 23.6  |
Massachusetts General Court 1st Norfolk District, 2004[7] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %  | ±%

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| Democratic | Bruce J. Ayers  | 12,681  | 77.5  | −21.8
| Republican | Marco Sandonato  | 3,659  |  |
Massachusetts General Court 1st Norfolk District, 2006[7] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %  | ±%

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| Democratic | Bruce J. Ayers  | 10,926  | 98.9  | +21.4
Massachusetts General Court 1st Norfolk District, 2008[7] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %  | ±%

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| Democratic | Bruce J. Ayers  | 14,352  | 98.8  | −1.1
Massachusetts General Court 1st Norfolk District, 2010[7] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %  | ±%

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| Democratic | Bruce J. Ayers  | 11,119  | 98.9  | +.01
Massachusetts General Court 1st Norfolk District, 2012[7] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %  | ±%

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| Democratic | Bruce J. Ayers  | 14,722  | 98.7  | −.02
Massachusetts General Court 1st Norfolk District, 2014[7] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %  | ±%

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| Democratic | Bruce J. Ayers  | 9,820  | 98.6  | −.01

## See also

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* 2019–2020 Massachusetts legislature
* 2021–2022 Massachusetts legislature

## References

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1. ^ 2007–2008 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
2. ^ Massachusetts Legislature profile
3. ^ a b "Representative Bruce J. Ayers".
4. ^ "OUR OPINION: Raise the fine for abusing handicapped parking zones". The Patriot Ledger, Quincy, MA. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
5. ^ State Representative Bruce J. Ayers D-MA speaking at the Puppy Doe Vigil , Quincy MA 2013, retrieved 2020-05-13
6. ^ Legislative Update with Rep. Bruce Ayers D-MA and Congressman Stephen Lynch, retrieved 2020-05-13
7. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Massachusetts Elections Division". PD43+ Candidate Profile: Bruce Ayers. Secretary of State William Galvin. Retrieved 5 January 2016.

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