Walter F. Timilty Jr. (born July 19, 1969) is an American politician serving currently as the Norfolk County Clerk of Courts. Previously, he served as a member of the Massachusetts Senate from the Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol district. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented the 7th Norfolk District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1999 to 2017.
Academic and political career He is a graduate of Milton Academy, Boston College, and the Southern New England School of Law. In addition to his time in the House, Timilty served as a Town Meeting Member in Milton, and as a member of the Milton Democratic Town Committee. He was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1998. He was re-elected in 2010, 2012, and 2014 without opposition."2010 Return of Votes" The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Timilty's district included portions of Milton and Randolph, Massachusetts. In 2016, Timilty ran for State Senate and defeated independent candidate Jonathan Lott in the general election with 73.9% of the vote.'Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 2009-2010,' William F. Welch clerk of the Massachusetts Senate/Steven T. Jones-clerk of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Biographical Sketch of Walter F. Timilty, pg. 227
Timilty family Timilty's cousins include State Senator James Timilty and James' sister Kelly Timilty (a member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council). His uncle, their father, is former State Senator Joseph Timilty.Smith, Barry. "Governor's Council: 2nd District: Timilty coasts to 7th term" southofboston.net November 8, 2006
See also 2019–2020 Massachusetts legislature 2021–2022 Massachusetts legislature The Timilty family https://www.senatorwaltertimilty.com/
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