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Daniel Francis Cahill

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Massachusetts State House District 10th Essex
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Daniel "Dan" Cahill is an American attorney and Democratic Party politician serving in the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 10th Essex district, which covers part of the city of Lynn. He was first elected in a 2016 special election after incumbent Robert Fennell resigned. Before the legislature, Cahill was an assistant district attorney in Essex County and served on the Lynn School Committee and Lynn City Council.

Where does Daniel Francis Cahill stand on the issues?

Daniel Francis Cahill has a recorded position on three issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.

  • Affordable Housing

    Supports

    Cahill has sponsored legislation to increase affordable and public housing options and local preference in affordable housing in Massachusetts.

    “By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1474) of Daniel Cahill and Sean Reid relative to affordable housing in certain municipalities. Housing.”

    malegislature.govAs of August 2026

  • Public Safety

    Supports

    As House Chair of the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, Cahill has said he will work on legislation that supports first responders and enhances public safety.

    “I am honored and grateful to Speaker @RonMariano for appointing me the House Chair of the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security. I look forward to working on meaningful legislation that supports our first responders and enhances public safety.”

    x.comAs of February 2025

  • Reproductive Rights & Abortion

    Supports

    Cahill voted to ensure that abortion and abortion-related health care services are clearly and explicitly protected in Massachusetts's updated shield law, and has received the endorsement of the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts.

    “Vote was on ensuring that abortion and abortion-related health care services are clearly and explicitly protected in the updated shield law. Progressive Position: YES | Cahill's Vote: Yes”

    scorecard.progressivemass.comAs of August 2026

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Past Elections

Past Campaign

Massachusetts State House District 10th Essex

Primary election

Massachusetts State House District 10th Essex, MAEnded 9/1/2026· Democratic Party

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