Theodore C. "Ted" Speliotis (born August 20, 1953) is a former
Democratic member of the
Massachusetts House of Representatives
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, representing the 13th
Essex
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District. He lives in
Danvers, Massachusetts.
Representative Speliotis attended the Carroll School in Peabody, the Danversport Elementary School, and graduated from
Danvers High School in 1971. In 1976, he earned his bachelor's degree in political science and a certification and license to teach from
Northeastern University.
Speliotis represented the 12th Essex District from 1979 to 1987. He lost the 1986 Democratic primary to Peabody City Councilor
Thomas Walsh.
From 1987 to 1995, Speliotis was the Danvers Town Moderator.
He returned to the House in 1997 following the retirement of
Sally Kerans. He did not seek re-election in 2020 and his seat was again taken by Kerans.
See also
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2019–2020 Massachusetts legislature
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Democratic Party members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
Northeastern University alumni
People from Danvers, Massachusetts
1953 births
Living people
Politicians from Salem, Massachusetts
21st-century American legislators
21st-century Massachusetts politicians