State
State Representative, 2nd 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.
Public safety
Daniel James KellyRepublican
- Supports enforcement against dangerous offenders, protection for refugees
Kristin Elena KassnerDemocratic
No documented position found.
Education
Daniel James KellyRepublican
No documented position found.
Kristin Elena KassnerDemocratic
- Supports updating Chapter 70 and reimbursing regional transportation
Housing
Daniel James KellyRepublican
- Opposes top-down state housing mandates on towns
- Supports ADUs, tiny homes and commercial conversions
- Opposed Ipswich adopting the Specialized Stretch Code
Kristin Elena KassnerDemocratic
- Supported the 2024 Affordable Homes ActIn office
Environment & parks
Daniel James KellyRepublican
- Supports all-of-the-above energy including gas and nuclear
Kristin Elena KassnerDemocratic
- Supports grid upgrades and more wind, solar, geothermal
Health & human services
Daniel James KellyRepublican
- Supports stronger review of proposed insurance mandates
Kristin Elena KassnerDemocratic
- Supports higher reimbursement rates for personal care attendants
Government & transparency
Daniel James KellyRepublican
No documented position found.
Kristin Elena KassnerDemocratic
- Voted for disclosure of synthetic media in political adsIn office
Courts & justice
Daniel James KellyRepublican
No documented position found.
Kristin Elena KassnerDemocratic
- Supports state-funded legal representation for immigrants
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; 7 issues covered in this race.