Paul Loscocco

Paul Joseph Perry Loscocco (born March 7, 1962) is an American lawyer and politician. He is a former Massachusetts Republican state representative and was a candidate for lieutenant governor in the 2010 Massachusetts gubernatorial election.

In January 2010, Loscocco announced his intention to unenroll from the Republican Party in order to run for lieutenant governor as an independent in the 2010 Massachusetts gubernatorial election. State Treasurer and former Democrat Tim Cahill had selected Loscocco to be his running mate. After months of campaigning, on October 1, 2010, Loscocco withdrew from the race and endorsed Republican candidate Charlie Baker.

Early life and career He is the son of Anthony P. Loscocco and R. Marie (nee Perry) Loscocco. He then enrolled in Boston College Law School where he earned his J.D. in 1987 He did not run for re-election in the 2008 elections.

2010 campaign for lieutenant governor He was running for lieutenant governor as an independent with State Treasurer Tim Cahill, a former Democrat. On October 1, 2010, Loscocco left the Cahill campaign and endorsed Republican Charles Baker, citing Cahill's falling poll numbers.

Personal life Loscocco and his wife Ann are the parents of three children. They live in Chatham, New Hampshire.