Sam Meas
Sam Meas is a Haverhill, Massachusetts-based Republican who, in 2010, unsuccessfully ran for a seat in Massachusetts's 5th congressional district, which includes the cities of Haverhill, Lawrence and Lowell. Meas is the first Cambodian-American in U.S. History to run for Congress.[1]
In 2012, Meas was a Republican candidate for the Massachusetts State Senate (First Essex District). He lost the September 6th primary election to fellow Republican Shaun Toohey who received 70% of the votes.[2]
Family
Sam is married to his wife Leah and together they have two children: Monique, Sydney. Sam and his wife currently reside in Haverhill, Massachusetts.[3]
Education
In 1996 Sam graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in finance.[3]
Professional experience
- A Principal of State Street Global Advisors
- A Business Consultant at State Street Corporation
- Owner of Summer Street Market[3]
Organizations
- Currently the Vice Chair at North Suffolk Mental Association, Incorporated
- From 2001–present has been a member of the Board of Directors at North Suffolk Mental Association, Incorporated[3]
References
- ↑ First Cambodian-American to run for U.S. Congress Archived 23 November 2009 at the Wayback Machine. Kimseng, Men. Voice of America, 19 November 2009. (Khmer)
- ↑ Shawn Regan (6 September 2012). "Toohey over Meas in 1st Essex Senate district". Eagle-Tribune. Retrieved 14 September 2012.
- 1 2 3 4 "Sam Meas Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
External links
- Sam Meas for Congress official website
- Lowell's Cambodian Leaders Say More Need to Stand Up and Be Counted Perry, Dave. Lowell Sun, 26 October 2009, page 1
- GOP Field for Congress widens Murphy, Matt Lowell Sun 23 November 2009, page 1
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