Anthony John Leite

Democratic Party

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What is Anthony John Leite running for?

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Most recent race: Massachusetts State House District 17th Middlesex
Party: Democratic Party

Anthony Leite is a Lowell firefighter, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and President of IAFF Local 853 who has lived in Lowell for more than 20 years. Born in Boston to an immigrant father from São Miguel, Portugal, and an Irish mother, he grew up in Somerville, joined the United States Marine Corps in 1997 (and reenlisted in 2010), and later served as a Lowell firefighter. He is Co-Director of the Greater Lowell Emergency Services Critical Incident Stress Management District 6 Team and works on fire safety, opioid awareness, dual diagnosis, addiction, and homelessness.

Where does Anthony John Leite stand on the issues?

Anthony John Leite has a recorded position on 10 issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.

Affordable Housing
Supports
Leite supports expanding affordable housing opportunities so working families and long-time residents can stay in their communities, paired with smart development and strong local control that protects neighborhood character.
“Anthony is committed to expanding affordable housing opportunities so working families and long-time residents can continue to live in the communities they call home, while supporting smart development with strong local control that protects neighborhood character and quality of life.”
voteleite.comAs of August 2026
Cost of Living & Affordability
Supports
Will support policies that reduce the burden on everyday families without risking funding for vital services, and believes common-sense stewardship of public dollars will make Massachusetts more attractive and competitive for economic development.
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Energy
Supports
Will work to reduce rising energy costs and strengthen oversight to ensure transparency and accountability for residents feeling the burden of increasing utility expenses.
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Government Transparency & Accountability
Supports
Voted YES to audit the legislature in 2024 and intends to help deliver the audit or face voters to explain what has gone wrong; silence is not an option.
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Housing & Development
Opposes
Leite opposes the statewide Accessory Dwelling Unit legislation signed into law in August 2024, which InsideLowell reported was among the motivations for his candidacy, reflecting a preference for local control over housing decisions.
“Leite's fires to run have been stoked by opposition to the Accessory Dwelling Unit legislation signed into law in August of 2024, Howard's about-face on the ballot question that overwhelmingly supported Auditor Diana DiZoglio's efforts to audit the State Legislature, and by a personal passion for the mental health and substance use issues he cites as harming families and the community.”
insidelowell.comAs of August 2026
Local Governance & Public Service
Supports
Leite opposes one-size-fits-all state mandates and supports local control, arguing Beacon Hill should not impose Boston-centric solutions that make life harder for Lowell and Tewksbury residents and small businesses.
“State government should not impose one-size-fits-all solutions or mandates just because it might make sense in Boston. ... The state legislature should not be in the business of making life harder for people right now.”
voteleite.comAs of August 2026
Mental Health
Supports
Leite prioritizes mental health support, including investing in dual diagnosis treatment programs, expanding access to care, and treating every individual with dignity and respect.
“Anthony will prioritize mental health and substance use support, including investing in dual diagnosis treatment programs, expanding access to care, and ensuring every individual is treated with dignity and respect.”
voteleite.comAs of August 2026
Public Safety
Supports
Drawing on ten years as a Lowell firefighter and two terms as IAFF Local 853 president, Leite supports grounding public safety policy in reality and ensuring local police, fire, and EMS have the resources they need, including life-saving treatment, recovery, and proactive-intervention programs.
“It is essential that local police, fire, and EMS have the resources they need to best serve the public. Anthony will continue to support the life-saving programs providing access to proven treatment, recovery and proactive intervention to improve outcomes.”
voteleite.comAs of August 2026
Substance Use Disorder & Opioid Crisis
Supports
Leite supports addressing addiction and the opioid epidemic through proven treatment and recovery programs, informed by his hands-on work with individuals facing dual diagnosis, addiction, and homelessness.
“He is also deeply involved in addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing the community, working with individuals dealing with dual diagnosis, addiction, and those experiencing homelessness.”
voteleite.comAs of August 2026
Veterans
Supports
As a Marine Corps veteran, Leite supports expanding access to services for veterans so those who have served are not forgotten once they return home.
“Anthony is committed to investing in our community, modernizing school and road funding formulas, strengthening workforce development opportunities, improving infrastructure, and expanding access to services for our veterans.”
voteleite.comAs of August 2026

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Past Elections

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Massachusetts State House District 17th Middlesex

Primary election

Massachusetts State House District 17th Middlesex, MAEnded 9/1/2026· Democratic Party

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What is Anthony John Leite running for?

Where does Anthony John Leite stand on the issues?

Affordable Housing

Cost of Living & Affordability

Energy

Government Transparency & Accountability

Housing & Development

Local Governance & Public Service

Mental Health

Public Safety

Substance Use Disorder & Opioid Crisis

Veterans

Education

Endorsements for Anthony John Leite

Past Elections

Massachusetts State House District 17th Middlesex

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