James Kelcourse

James "Jim" Kelcourse is a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. A resident of Amesbury, Massachusetts, he was elected as a Republican to represent the 1st Essex district. Kelcourse, a former Amesbury city councillor, defeated Newburyport city councillor Ed Cameron in a very close election. He was declared the victor by 11 votes after a month-long recount.[1][2]

James Kelcourse
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 1st Essex district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 7, 2015
Preceded by	Michael A. Costello
City Councilor At-Large for Amesbury, Massachusetts
In office 2010–2014
Personal details
Born	James M. Kelcourse
Residence	Amesbury, Massachusetts, U.S.
Education	Amesbury High School Villanova University (B.S., M.B.A.) Massachusetts School of Law (J.D.)
Occupation	Attorney Politician Businessman
Website	jameskelcourse.com

In 2012, Kelcourse ran for the Massachusetts State Senate in the 1st Essex district as an unenrolled candidate. He placed fourth in the general election.[3]

Currently, Kelcourse serves as the Ranking Minority on the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. He also serves as a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, Joint Committee on Education, and the Joint Committee on Ways and Means.

Kelcourse resides in Amesbury with his wife Amanda and their two children. Kelcourse operates a legal practice in Newburyport, Massachusetts.

Electoral history

First Essex - 2012 State Senate General Election
Party	Candidate	Votes	%
Democratic	Kathleen A. O'Connor Ives	36,405	45.9
Republican	Shaun P. Toohey	26,654	33.6
Unenrolled	Paul A. Magliocchetti	12,870	16.2
Unenrolled	James Kelcourse	3,358	4.2
Write-ins	All others	40	0.1

First Essex - 2014 State Representative Republican Primary
Party	Candidate	Votes	%
Republican	James Kelcourse	1,133	99.7
Write-ins	All others	3	0.3

First Essex - 2014 State Representative General Election
Party	Candidate	Votes	%
Republican	James Kelcourse	6,978	42.0
Democratic	Edward C. Cameron	6,968	42.0
Unenrolled	Ari B. Herzog	1,628	9.8
Unenrolled	Steven J. Stanganeli	791	4.8
Unenrolled	Joseph L. Valianti	231	1.4
Write-ins	All others	2	0

First Essex - 2016 State Representative Republican Primary
Party	Candidate	Votes	%
Republican	James Kelcourse (inc.)	663	100.0

First Essex - 2016 State Representative General Election
Party	Candidate	Votes	%
Republican	James Kelcourse (inc.)	13,272	54.0
Democratic	Brianna Sullivan	11,280	45.9
Write-ins	All others	7	0.1

First Essex - 2018 State Representative Republican Primary
Party	Candidate	Votes	%
Republican	James Kelcourse (inc.)	2,096	99.6
Write-ins	All others	9	0.4

First Essex - 2018 State Representative General Election
Party	Candidate	Votes	%
Republican	James Kelcourse (inc.)	11,384	52.7
Democratic	Jennifer A. Rocco-Runnion	10,219	47.3
Write-ins	All others	5	0.0

First Essex - 2020 State Representative Republican Primary
Party	Candidate	Votes	%
Republican	James Kelcourse (inc.)	2,123	99.7
Write-ins	All others	6	0.3

First Essex - 2020 State Representative General Election
Party	Candidate	Votes	%
Republican	James Kelcourse (inc.)	14,537	51.6
Democratic	Amber Hewett	13,614	48.3
Write-ins	All others	11	0.1

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See also

• 2019–2020 Massachusetts legislature
• 2021–2022 Massachusetts legislature

References

1. "MassLive - Massachusetts State Representative Election Results 2014". masslive.com. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
2. http://www.newburyportnews.com/news/local_news/kelcourse-prepares-to-head-to-statehouse/article_260d3d43-2089-5b57-a399-e6bec5153f7a.html
3. . Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
4. . Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.