Representative Jeff Turco

Jeffrey Rosario Turco is an American attorney, politician, and former law enforcement officer. He is currently serving as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 19th Suffolk district. He was elected in a special election held on March 30, 2021.

Turco was born in Revere, Massachusetts and graduated from Malden Catholic High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Juris Doctor from the Quinnipiac University School of Law.

Before entering politics, Turco owned and operated a law firm. He also served as a special sheriff and superintendent of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office. In addition to his role as a state representative, Turco is still active as an attorney. He frequently represents clients before the Licensing Board in Chelsea, MA.

Turco describes himself as a moderate Democrat and has stated that he voted for Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election. He has previously criticized Democratic politicians, including Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and Elizabeth Warren, in Facebook posts before they were removed during his special election campaign. Turco is Pro-Life.

Turco and his wife, Melissa, have six children.