Background
The oldest of four children, Benjamin Downing was born in Pittsfield to Gerard, the late Berkshire County District Attorney, and Pamela Downing.
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Benjamin Downing
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He attended Providence College in Rhode Island, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science in 2003.
Career
He then moved to Washington, District of Columbia, where he worked for United States. Representatives Bill Delahunt and Richard Neal before joining the staff of John Olver. He served as Olver"s senior advisor on housing, budget, tax, homeland security, and foreign affairs for two years. In 2004, he returned to Massachusetts and began his graduate studies at Tufts University.
While a student at Tufts, he successfully ran for an open seat in the Massachusetts Senate in 2006.
He received a Master of Arts degree in Urban & Environmental Policy from Tufts in 2008.
Achievements
Membership
He is the 3rd-youngest member of the Senate.
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Democratic party