Jenifer Heck
Candidate for State Representative, 18th Worcester District
Background
- Lives in
- Sutton
A producer for 25 years and a small business owner and artist; grew up in Sutton and Grafton.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports more local aid and full special-ed circuit breaker
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Eighteenth Worcester DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I'd increase unrestricted local aid, fully fund the special-ed circuit breaker and regional transportation”
Public safety
Opposes local role in civil immigration enforcement
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Eighteenth Worcester DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“no new 287(g) agreements, no local role in civil enforcement, and an end to the DOC's agreement”
Economy & jobs
Supports banning utilities from billing ratepayers for lobbying
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Eighteenth Worcester DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I'd ban charging ratepayers for lobbying, advertising, and investor relations”
Health & human services
Supports funding C3 childcare grants and copayment cap
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Eighteenth Worcester DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I'd protect and fund the Early Ed Act's permanent C3 grants and 7% cap on eligible-family childcare copayments.”
Supports H.4809 protections against medical-debt sales
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Eighteenth Worcester DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I'd enact H.4809's protections against medical-debt sales and credit reporting”
Government & transparency
Supports same-day voter registration and transparent audits
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Eighteenth Worcester DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I'd support same-day registration, transparent audits, and prompt access to nonconfidential records.”
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 (Worcester County offices and districts)
Election filing · Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Elections Division · sec.state.ma.us
- Jen Heck for State Representative - Worcester 18th
Campaign website · Jen Heck for State Representative · heckyeah2026.org
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Eighteenth Worcester District
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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