State
State Representative, 18th Essex 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
Connor A. MurrayDemocratic
- Supports progressive state revenue to ease property taxes
Christopher C. ShepleyRepublican
No documented position found.
Public safety
Connor A. MurrayDemocratic
- Supports ending 287(g) immigration enforcement agreements
Christopher C. ShepleyRepublican
No documented position found.
Education
Connor A. MurrayDemocratic
- Supports permanent funding for C3 child care grants
Christopher C. ShepleyRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Connor A. MurrayDemocratic
- Supports grid modernization and faster solar, offshore wind
Christopher C. ShepleyRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Connor A. MurrayDemocratic
- Supports moving toward universal single-payer health care
- Supports expanding SNAP benefits and local agriculture
Christopher C. ShepleyRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Connor A. MurrayDemocratic
- Supports passing same-day voter registration
Christopher C. ShepleyRepublican
No documented position found.
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