Andrew Francis Robert Tarr
Candidate for State Representative, 5th Essex District
Background
- Lives in
- Gloucester
- Campaign website
- votedrutarr.com
The incumbent representative for the 5th Essex District, he is a lifelong Gloucester resident who cites nearly a decade of legislative experience.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports more Chapter 70 and unrestricted local aid
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Fifth Essex DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“We should be allocating increased funding in the budget to Chapter 70 and unrestricted general government aid.”
Public safety
Supports final passage of the PROTECT Act
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Fifth Essex DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I also am advocating for the final passage of the PROTECT Act, which would prevent state and local officials from acting as federal”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports Fair Share funding for MBTA and regional transit
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Fifth Essex DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“continued investment of Fair Share funding into MBTA and regional transit authorities to provide better service and RTA benefits such as fare-free service”
Health & human services
Supports C3 grants to stabilize early child care
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Fifth Essex DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“continue to stabilize the early childcare system through grants such as C3”
Supports pursuing universal health care
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Fifth Essex DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“we should be continuing to pursue true universal healthcare so every resident can access the care they need”
Government & transparency
Supports the same-day voter registration ballot question
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Fifth Essex DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“We should continue these efforts by passing the same-day voter registration ballot question this fall.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Andrew Francis Robert Tarr on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- 2026 State Election Candidates
Election filing · Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Elections Division · sec.state.ma.us
- 2026 State Election Candidates (Essex County offices and districts)
Election filing · Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Elections Division · sec.state.ma.us
- Dru Tarr for State Representative
Campaign website · Dru Tarr campaign · votedrutarr.com
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Fifth Essex District
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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