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Jay Livingstone
Politicians/Jay Livingstone
Jay Livingstone

Jay Livingstone

(D)
State Rep. (MA-8)
RunningState House · MA · Nov 3, 2026
About Jay Livingstone

Representative

Jay D. Livingstone

Party and district

Democrat - 8th Suffolk

Sourced verbatim from malegislature.gov
Role Summary: State Representative

State representatives write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Each represents a district in the legislature's lower chamber, which is called the House, the Assembly, or the House of Delegates depending on the state. Most serve two-year terms.

Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Birthplace
North Attleboro, MA
Residence
Back Bay, Boston, MA
Family
Wife: Julie; 2 Children: Henry, Harry
Contact
617-722-2011Jay.Livingstone@mahouse.govmalegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/J_L1
Election Info
DistrictEighth Suffolk, MA
Current Term06/2013 — Present
First Elected06/25/2013
Last Elected11/05/2024
Education
Juris Doctor, Law
The George Washington University School of Law
1995-1998
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science/History
University of Connecticut, Storrs
1991-1995
Political Career1
Representative
Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives
2013-present
Professional Background8
Adjunct Professor
Northeastern University Law School
2009-2013
Associate
Cleary Gottlieb Steen and Hamilton
1998-2002
Owner
Law Office of James D. Livingstone
2012-2014
Civil Division Chief
Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands Attorney General's Office
2002-2006
Of Counsel
The Employee Rights Group, Limited Liability Company
2018-present
Attorney
Regan, Lane and Messinger Limited Liability Partnership
2014-2018
Assistant District Attorney
Middlesex County District Attorney's Office
2008-2012
Associate
Nystrom, Beckman and Paris Limited Liability Partnership
2006-2008
Organizations4
Boston Ward 5 Democratic Committee
Elected Member
2009-present
International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 25
Member
1993-1994
Beacon Hill Civic Association Zoning and Licensing Committee
Clerk
Beacon Hill Civic Association
Board of Directors Member
Committees1
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Birthplace
North Attleboro, MA
Residence
Back Bay, Boston, MA
Family
Wife: Julie; 2 Children: Henry, Harry
Contact
617-722-2011Jay.Livingstone@mahouse.govmalegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/J_L1