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State Representative, 8th Plymouth District
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Dennis C. GallagherOfficial portrait — Massachusetts General Court

Dennis C. Gallagher

Candidate for State Representative, 8th Plymouth District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Lives in
Bridgewater

Democratic state representative for the 8th Plymouth District, elected in 2024; a U.S. Navy veteran, former Bridgewater Town Councilor and former Director of the Braintree Retirement System.

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Photo: Official portrait — Massachusetts General Court

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports a larger childcare tax credit for families

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Eighth Plymouth District

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “There should be an increase in the childcare credit on family's income returns to provide them relief of the childcare cost.”
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  • Supports more state aid for cities, towns and schools

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Eighth Plymouth District

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “The State need to provide more aid to cities and towns. Particularly to school district, transportation for schools, special needs reimbursement.”
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Environment & parks

  • Supports incentives for residents choosing alternative energy

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Eighth Plymouth District

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “There should be additional incentives to residents that chose alternative sources of energy from both federal and state grant and loan programs.”
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Government & transparency

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