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Massachusetts State House District 3rd Essex
Primary election
Massachusetts State House District 3rd Essex, MAEnded 9/1/2026· Democratic Party
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What is Andres Xavier Vargas running for?
Andres Xavier Vargas is not currently running for office on Civoren.
- Most recent race
- Massachusetts State House District 3rd Essex
- Incumbent
- Yes
Andy Vargas serves in the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 3rd Essex District, his home city of Haverhill. Formerly a Haverhill City Councilor elected at age 22, he won a special election to the State House in 2017. He grew up in Haverhill after his family moved there from Cambridge; his father and grandparents immigrated from the Dominican Republic. He graduated from Boston University, worked at Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll), and serves as Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Where does Andres Xavier Vargas stand on the issues?
Andres Xavier Vargas has a recorded position on seven issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Affordable Housing
SupportsVargas says housing is becoming increasingly unaffordable, squeezing young adults, families, and seniors in Massachusetts.
“For far too many people housing is becoming increasingly unaffordable. Spiraling housing costs are making it harder for young adults, people starting families, seniors, and many others to live in Massachusetts. When people can't afford to live here, we all lose out.”
andyvargas.orgAs of August 2026
Economic Development & Growth
SupportsVargas highlights Massachusetts' income inequality and argues economic development must start from the bottom up, drawing on his work with entrepreneurs.
“MA is 6th in the country for income inequality- we must do better. With a background of working with entrepreneurs, Andy has seen how economic development starts from the bottom up.”
andyvargas.orgAs of August 2026
Environment & Sustainability
SupportsVargas fights to prevent or limit the effects of climate change.
“We're going to look back and ask ourselves whether or not we did everything we could to prevent or limit the effects of climate change. Andy fights to make sure the answer to that question is a profound "yes."”
andyvargas.orgAs of August 2026
Gun Policy & Second Amendment
SupportsVargas has led and passed legislation on gun violence prevention.
“He has successfully led and passed legislation on civics education, substance abuse, gun violence prevention, housing and more.”
andyvargas.orgAs of August 2026
Healthcare Access & Affordability
SupportsVargas calls healthcare a human right and fights for public health, science, and addressing trauma in communities.
“Healthcare is a human right. Everyone deserves access to quality healthcare. Andy fights for public health, science, and addressing trauma in our communities.”
andyvargas.orgAs of August 2026
K-12 Education
SupportsVargas believes in educational equity, with a strong focus and passion on early education.
“Andy believes in educational equity. He has a strong focus and passion on early education, as research has shown this is where we can really have the greatest impact on the lives of our youth.”
andyvargas.orgAs of August 2026
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