Theodore J. Aleixo Jr. Explained

Theodore J. Aleixo Jr.
Office:Mayor of Taunton, Massachusetts
Term Start:1974
Term End:1976
Predecessor:Rudolph H. DeSilva
Successor:Benjamin A. Friedman
State Senate2:Massachusetts
District2:Bristol and Plymouth
Term Start2:1989
Term End2:1991
Successor2:Erving H. Wall Jr.
State House3:Massachusetts
District3:3rd Bristol
Term Start3:1969
Term End3:1989
Successor3:Marc R. Pacheco
Party:Democratic
Birth Date:23 August 1942
Birth Place:Taunton, Massachusetts
Education:Boston University (A.B.)
Suffolk University (J.D.)

Theodore J. Aleixo Jr. (born August 23, 1942) is an American lawyer and politician from Massachusetts. He served in both houses of the Massachusetts General Court and as the Mayor of Taunton, Massachusetts.

Aleixo was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1968 and served for 20 years. During his time in the House, he simultaneously served as Mayor of Taunton from 1974 to 1976. In 1988, he was elected to one term in the Massachusetts Senate.

Aleixo Tiger Stadium at Taunton High School and the Aleixo Skating Arena in Taunton are named in his honor.

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