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State Representative, 18th Worcester 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
Jenifer HeckDemocratic
- Supports more local aid and full special-ed circuit breaker
Joseph D. McKennaRepublican
No documented position found.
Public safety
Jenifer HeckDemocratic
- Opposes local role in civil immigration enforcement
Joseph D. McKennaRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Jenifer HeckDemocratic
- Supports banning utilities from billing ratepayers for lobbying
Joseph D. McKennaRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Jenifer HeckDemocratic
- Supports funding C3 childcare grants and copayment cap
- Supports H.4809 protections against medical-debt sales
Joseph D. McKennaRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Jenifer HeckDemocratic
- Supports same-day voter registration and transparent audits
Joseph D. McKennaRepublican
No documented position found.
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