Lorena G. Betts
Candidate for State Representative, 16th Middlesex District
Background
- Lives in
- Chelmsford
A civic educator and community organizer and an immigrant; her parents fought for democracy under Brazil's military dictatorship.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports closing offshore tax loopholes to fund services
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Sixteenth Middlesex DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“closing offshore tax loopholes, cracking down on corporate tax avoidance, ensuring the wealthiest residents pay their fair share”
Public safety
Supports the Safe Communities Act and PROTECT Act
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Sixteenth Middlesex DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“As an immigrant, I strongly support the Safe Communities Act, the PROTECT Act, and other measures that defend immigrant communities”
Housing
Supports rent stabilization and strong tenant protections
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Sixteenth Middlesex DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support rent stabilization and strong tenant protections, along with expanding down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports expanded, fare-free public transit statewide
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Sixteenth Middlesex DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will support legislation to expand, decarbonize, and make public transit fare-free across the Commonwealth.”
Environment & parks
Opposes unnecessary new gas infrastructure
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Sixteenth Middlesex DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I also oppose unnecessary new gas infrastructure”
Health & human services
Supports a statewide single-payer health care system
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Sixteenth Middlesex DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support creating a statewide single-payer healthcare system that guarantees coverage for every resident”
Government & transparency
Supports same-day voter registration
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Sixteenth Middlesex DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“That includes supporting same-day voter registration and other measures that make it easier for every citizen to participate in our democracy.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Lorena G. Betts on them.
- EducationNo 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 (Middlesex County offices and districts)
Election filing · Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Elections Division · sec.state.ma.us
- Lorena Betts for State Representative
Campaign website · Betts Committee · lorenabetts.com
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Sixteenth Middlesex District
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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