Edward M. Pacheco
Candidate for State Representative, 9th Bristol District
Background
- Lives in
- Dartmouth
- Campaign website
- pachecoforthepeople.com
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports licensing and taxing online gambling
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Ninth Bristol DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Massachusetts should explore new revenue opportunities, including licensing and taxation of online gambling”
Public safety
Opposes cooperating with ICE under current practices
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Ninth Bristol DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I would not support cooperating with ICE under these circumstances.”
Education
Supports the Common Start child care legislation
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Ninth Bristol DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I am a strong proponent of the Common Start legislation.”
Environment & parks
Supports considering power sources beyond solar and wind
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Ninth Bristol DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“We also need to consider other sources of electric generation beside solar and windmills.”
Health & human services
Supports Medicare for All in Massachusetts
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Ninth Bristol DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I am a proponent of Medicare for All for 3 reasons.”
Government & transparency
Supports penalties for interfering with elections or election workers
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Ninth Bristol DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“State law should provide clear penalties for anyone attempting to interfere with the administration of elections or intimidate voters and election workers.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Edward M. Pacheco on them.
- HousingNo 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 (Bristol County offices and districts)
Election filing · Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Elections Division · sec.state.ma.us
- Edward Pacheco for State Representative
Campaign website · Pacheco for the People · pachecoforthepeople.com
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Ninth Bristol District
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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