State Representative, 16th Middlesex District · Massachusetts 2026 State Election

Lorena G. Betts

Democratic

Chelmsford

The gist

Supports rent stabilization and strong tenant protections
Supports expanded, fare-free public transit statewide
Opposes unnecessary new gas infrastructure
Supports a statewide single-payer health care system
Supports closing offshore tax loopholes to fund services
Supports same-day voter registration
Supports the Safe Communities Act and PROTECT Act

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Supports rent stabilization and strong tenant protections
VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Sixteenth Middlesex District
Candidate 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.”
Supports expanded, fare-free public transit statewide
VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Sixteenth Middlesex District
Candidate 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.”
Opposes unnecessary new gas infrastructure
VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Sixteenth Middlesex District
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I also oppose unnecessary new gas infrastructure”
Supports a statewide single-payer health care system
VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Sixteenth Middlesex District
Candidate 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”
Supports closing offshore tax loopholes to fund services
VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Sixteenth Middlesex District
Candidate 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”
Supports same-day voter registration
VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Sixteenth Middlesex District
Candidate 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.”
Supports the Safe Communities Act and PROTECT Act
VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 State House Sixteenth Middlesex District
Candidate 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”

Karla J. Miller

Republican

Lowell

The gist

Supports auditing the Legislature and Executive Office
Supports cutting sales and income taxes, ending gas tax
Supports adequate local school funding and parent voice

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Supports auditing the Legislature and Executive Office
Karla Miller for State Representative | 16th Middlesex District
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Karla Miller · karlamillerforstaterep.com
“I will fight to audit the Legislature and Executive Office — taxpayers deserve the truth.”
Supports cutting sales and income taxes, ending gas tax
Karla Miller for State Representative | 16th Middlesex District
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Karla Miller · karlamillerforstaterep.com
“reduce sales and income tax rates, and abolish the gas tax”
Supports adequate local school funding and parent voice
Karla Miller for State Representative | 16th Middlesex District
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Karla Miller · karlamillerforstaterep.com
“I will fight to ensure adequate funding for our local schools, support our teachers, and give parents a voice in their children's education.”