State
State Representative, 9th Norfolk 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
Thomas R. MelvilleDemocratic
- Supports limiting cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement
Marcus S. VaughnRepublican
No documented position found.
Education
Thomas R. MelvilleDemocratic
- Supports reforming the Chapter 70 school funding mechanism
Marcus S. VaughnRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Thomas R. MelvilleDemocratic
- Supports banning dynamic and surveillance pricing
Marcus S. VaughnRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Thomas R. MelvilleDemocratic
- Supports state investment in renewable energy and storage
Marcus S. VaughnRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Thomas R. MelvilleDemocratic
- Supports universal childcare
- Supports a public option as step toward Medicare for all
Marcus S. VaughnRepublican
No documented position found.
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