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State Representative, 10th Bristol District

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state representative votes on Massachusetts laws and the state budget in the General Court.

Brendalee A. Smith

Republican

Founder and CEO, Amel Technology · Fairhaven

The gist

  • Supports tax relief and responsible state spending
  • Supports dedicated funding for roads and the Fairhaven–New Bedford Bridge
  • Pledges to address state building and energy code concerns
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  1. Supports tax relief and responsible state spending

    Brendalee Smith wins Republican nomination in 10th Bristol

    News coverage · Fairhaven Neighborhood News · fairhavenneighborhoodnews.com

    “priorities include tax relief and responsible state spending, fair and dependable school funding”
  2. Supports dedicated funding for roads and the Fairhaven–New Bedford Bridge

    Brendalee Smith wins Republican nomination in 10th Bristol

    News coverage · Fairhaven Neighborhood News · fairhavenneighborhoodnews.com

    “dedicated funding with clear public timelines for roads, the Fairhaven–New Bedford Bridge, drainage”
  3. Pledges to address state building and energy code concerns

    Brendalee Smith wins Republican nomination in 10th Bristol

    News coverage · Fairhaven Neighborhood News · fairhavenneighborhoodnews.com

    “She also plans to address concerns about state-driven building and energy codes”
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Mark D. SylviaOfficial portrait — Massachusetts Legislature

Mark D. Sylvia

DemocraticIncumbent

Fairhaven

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