State
State Representative, 9th Bristol 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
Edward M. PachecoDemocratic
- Supports licensing and taxing online gambling
Chester M. TamRepublican
- Opposes unnecessary taxes, fees and unfunded mandates
- Proposes indexing local aid to revenue growth and inflation
Public safety
Edward M. PachecoDemocratic
- Opposes cooperating with ICE under current practices
Chester M. TamRepublican
- Supports immigration enforcement focused on public-safety threats
Education
Edward M. PachecoDemocratic
- Supports the Common Start child care legislation
Chester M. TamRepublican
No documented position found.
Housing
Edward M. PachecoDemocratic
No documented position found.
Chester M. TamRepublican
- Supports streamlined permitting for starter and workforce housing
Environment & parks
Edward M. PachecoDemocratic
- Supports considering power sources beyond solar and wind
Chester M. TamRepublican
- Supports independent reviews of energy projects' rate effects
Health & human services
Edward M. PachecoDemocratic
- Supports Medicare for All in Massachusetts
Chester M. TamRepublican
- Supports price transparency and oversight of insurers, PBMs
Government & transparency
Edward M. PachecoDemocratic
- Supports penalties for interfering with elections or election workers
Chester M. TamRepublican
- Supports paper records, routine audits and ballot custody
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.