Theodore C. "Ted" Speliotis (born August 20, 1953) is a former

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member of the

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, representing the 13th

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District. He lives in

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. Representative Speliotis attended the Carroll School in Peabody, the Danversport Elementary School, and graduated from

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in 1971. In 1976, he earned his bachelor's degree in political science and a certification and license to teach from

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. 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 Sally P. Kerans (born May 26, 1960 in Danvers, Massachusetts) is an American politician who represents the 13th Essex District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. She previously held the post from 1991–1997. On April 25, 2020, Sal ...

. He did not seek re-election in 2020 and his seat was again taken by Kerans.

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