State
State Representative, 16th Middlesex District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state representative votes on Massachusetts laws and the state budget in the General Court.
Taxes & budget
Lorena G. BettsDemocratic
- Supports closing offshore tax loopholes to fund services
Karla J. MillerRepublican
- Supports cutting sales and income taxes, ending gas tax
Public safety
Lorena G. BettsDemocratic
- Supports the Safe Communities Act and PROTECT Act
Karla J. MillerRepublican
No documented position found.
Education
Lorena G. BettsDemocratic
No documented position found.
Karla J. MillerRepublican
- Supports adequate local school funding and parent voice
Housing
Lorena G. BettsDemocratic
- Supports rent stabilization and strong tenant protections
Karla J. MillerRepublican
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Lorena G. BettsDemocratic
- Supports expanded, fare-free public transit statewide
Karla J. MillerRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Lorena G. BettsDemocratic
- Opposes unnecessary new gas infrastructure
Karla J. MillerRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Lorena G. BettsDemocratic
- Supports a statewide single-payer health care system
Karla J. MillerRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Lorena G. BettsDemocratic
- Supports same-day voter registration
Karla J. MillerRepublican
- Supports auditing the Legislature and Executive Office
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 8 issues covered in this race.