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Massachusetts State House District 16th Worcester
Primary election
Massachusetts State House District 16th Worcester, MAEnded 9/1/2026· Democratic Party
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What is Daniel M. Donahue running for?
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- Most recent race
- Massachusetts State House District 16th Worcester
- Incumbent
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Daniel M. Donahue is a Democratic member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the 16th Worcester District since September 2013. He is a Worcester resident. He holds a B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross. Before his election, he served as Director of Policy and Assistant Chief of Staff to Worcester Mayor Joseph M. Petty and as Political Director to Lt. Gov. Tim Murray.
Where does Daniel M. Donahue stand on the issues?
Daniel M. Donahue has a recorded position on six issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Cannabis Policy & Equity
SupportsAs House chair of the Cannabis Policy Committee, supports overhauling the Cannabis Control Commission and reforming Massachusetts cannabis regulation to improve accountability and economic opportunity while preserving small-business and equity participation.
“It's important to note these changes still protect the commissioners' independence in policymaking and in investigations and adjudications of violations. The cannabis industry, with its complexities and challenges, requires a nimble and efficient regulator.”
wgbh.orgAs of August 2026
Government Transparency & Accountability
SupportsDonahue sponsors legislation to increase government and corporate transparency: H.3083 would require public disclosures by publicly-traded corporate taxpayers, and H.3322 would regulate privatization contracts.
“By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3083) of Daniel M. Donahue and Erika Uyterhoeven relative to requiring public disclosures by publicly-traded corporate taxpayers. Revenue.”
Healthcare Access & Affordability
SupportsSupports expanding access to acute hospital-at-home services by requiring insurance coverage of those services.
“By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1141) of Daniel M. Donahue relative to insurance coverage to expand access to acute hospital at home services. Financial Services.”
malegislature.govAs of August 2026
Homelessness
SupportsSupports residential assistance for families in transition (RAFT) as a homelessness prevention program administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development.
“By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1496) of Daniel M. Donahue that the Department of Housing and Community Development administer residential assistance for the Families in Transition Homelessness Prevention Program. Housing.”
malegislature.govAs of August 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
SupportsSupports strengthening wage-theft prevention, employer accountability, and public enforcement.
“By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2094) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to wage theft, employer accountability, and public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development.”
malegislature.govAs of August 2026
Public Pensions & Retirement Security
SupportsSupports fair and affordable public employee retiree benefits.
“By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2812) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to public employee retiree benefits. Public Service.”
malegislature.govAs of August 2026
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