State Rep. Sannicandro Not Seeking Re-election

State Rep. Tom Sannicandro will not seek re-election, after a decade representing Framingham and Ashland in the Massachusetts State House.

The Democratic state representative from Ashland represents one-thir dof the precincts in Framingham - 8, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18.

Sannicandro announced his decision on Twitter on Tuesday. Framingham Patch was the first media outlet to announce the decision.

Sannicando is chair of the House’s higher education committee.

Sannicandro served on the Ashland School Committee before he was elected to the State House.

The decision means Framingham will elect a new state representative in 2016. Framingham is served by three state representatives in total.

Sannicandro in a statement said “While some of my proudest accomplishments have taken place at the State House – passing legislation to help people with disabilities, using higher education to give people opportunities, and bringing education funding to Ashland and Framingham – it is time to make room for a new voice.”

Sannicandro is a lawyer.

“I will receive my doctorate in the spring, and look forward to utilizing my education, experience, and the lessons I’ve learned from the people of Ashland and Framingham, to continue making a difference in the lives of Massachusetts residents,” wrote Sannicandro.

“When I leave public office, I hope to pursue opportunities to impact further progress on the issues that have shaped my work at the Statehouse – higher education, disability policy, and equal opportunity,” said the state representative.

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First published on Framingham Patch at 7:55 p.m. on Tuesday. Updated for the Wednesday newsletter.