Royall H. Switzler
Royall H. Switzler | |
|---|---|
 Switzler c. 1985 | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1973–1975 | |
| Preceded by | Richard W. Daly |
| Succeeded by | Bruce H. Zeiser (redistricting) |
| Constituency | 9th Norfolk |
| In office 1977–1986 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce H. Zeiser |
| Succeeded by | Robert H. Marsh |
| Constituency | 15th Norfolk (1977–79) 14th Norfolk (1979–86) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 27, 1938 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Republican |
| Relatives | William Franklin Switzler (great-great-grandfather) |
| Residence | Wellesley, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | Northeastern University |
| Occupation | Real Estate Broker Politician |
Royall H. Switzler (born September 27, 1938 in
Massachusetts House of Representatives
A real estate broker and a Wellesley, Massachusetts Town Meeting Member, Switzler was first elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1972.[1]
In 1974, redistricting forced Switzler to face fellow Republican representative Bruce H. Zeiser in the newly created 15th Norfolk District. Zeiser defeated Switzler 1,939 votes to 1,803.[2]
Zeiser did not run for re-election in 1976 and Switzler ran to succeed him.[3] He defeated Edwina Giles in the Republican primary and David J. Daly in the general election.[4]
During his tenure as State Representative, Switzler was described as an "outspoken" and "vociferous" critic of the House leadership
Switzler co-wrote the property tax law known as
1986 gubernatorial election
At the 1986 Massachusetts Republican Convention, Switzler was
After winning the nomination, Switzler resigned his House seat to focus on his campaign full-time.[13]
In June, Switzler dropped out of the race after inaccuracies about his military record were revealed. He had falsely claimed to be a member of the
Later life
From 1991 to 2000, Switzler was a member of the Wellesley Board of Selectmen.[15]
In 2010, Switzler ran as a write-in candidate for his old House seat. He gained enough signatures to win the Republican nomination,[9] but lost in the general election to incumbent Alice Peisch.[16]
References
- ^ a b 1973-1974 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- ^ Election Statistics; The Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1974.
- ^ Election Statistics; The Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1976.
- ^ Election Statistics; The Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1976.
- ^ Black, Chris (December 19, 1982). "The Legislature's Whirlwind Week of Giving". Boston Globe. Retrieved 30 July 2011.
- ^ Charles Kenney; Laurence Collins (July 16, 1981). "Budget Passed, Sent to King; Compromise Wins Overwhelming OK". Boston Globe. Retrieved 30 July 2011.
- ^ Turner, Robert L. (January 5, 1986). "Midnight Games on the Hill". Boston Globe. Retrieved 30 July 2011.
- ^ Vennochi, Joan (December 31, 1985). "Deadline Today for Lawmakers". Boston Globe. Retrieved 30 July 2011.
- ^ a b Salsberg, Bob (October 31, 2010). "GOP seeks modest gains in Mass. Legislature". Associated Press. Retrieved 30 July 2011.
- ^ "Panel Modifies Proposal on Gay Foster Parents". Boston Globe. June 27, 1985. Retrieved 30 July 2011.
- ^ a b Andrew J. Dabilis (April 13, 1986). "Switzler Drive Put Together in 4 1/2 Hours". Boston Globe. Retrieved 2011-01-11.
- ^ Bruce Mohl (April 14, 1986). "GOP'S Gears Set in Motion; Switzler Plots Strategy, Signals Hyatt Should Quit". Boston Globe. Retrieved 2011-01-11.
- ^ Peter B. Sleeper; Ray Richard (September 17, 1986). "6-Term Rep. Bolling of Mattapan Upset by Boston School Board's Owens Hicks". Boston Globe. Retrieved 30 July 2011.
- ^ Bruce Mohl (June 5, 1986). "ACCUSATIONS, TURMOIL SWIRL OVER SWITZLER". Boston Globe. Retrieved 2010-06-18.
- ^ Silverberg, Bret (October 9, 2010). "New Candidate Switzler Discusses Old Business". Weston Patch. Archived from the original on 20 July 2012. Retrieved 21 January 2012.
- ^ "Return of Votes For Massachusetts State Election November 2, 2010" (PDF). William Francis Galvin Secretary of the Commonwealth Elections Division. Retrieved 30 July 2011.