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David Paul Linsky

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Massachusetts State House District 5th Middlesex
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David Paul Linsky is the State Representative for the 5th Middlesex House District, representing the town of Natick and precincts 2 and 3 of the town of Wayland. He was first elected to the seat in 1999 and serves as Vice-Chair of the Revenue Committee. Before joining the Legislature he served 14 years as an Assistant District Attorney in Middlesex County, prosecuting cases including sexual assault, murder, and white collar crime; he remains a practicing trial attorney and a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association. A lifelong Natick resident educated in the Natick Public Schools, he graduated from Natick High School, earned his B.A. from Colby College in 1979 and his J.D. from Boston College Law School in 1982. He has three sons.

Where does David Paul Linsky stand on the issues?

David Paul Linsky has a recorded position on six issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.

  • Environment & Sustainability

    Supports

    Campaigns on addressing the climate crisis and expanding renewable energy; featured an endorsement from Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll calling him a tireless champion to address the climate crisis.

    a tireless champion for social justice and to address our climate crisis

    davidlinsky.orgAs of August 2026

  • Gun Policy & Second Amendment

    Supports

    Longtime leader on gun violence prevention; states he has led legislation to bring Massachusetts closer to a world free from the threat of gun violence, and is credited by Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan with helping make Massachusetts one of the safest states in the nation.

    In my time on Beacon Hill, I have led legislation that brings us closer to a world free from the threat of gun violence

    davidlinsky.orgAs of August 2026

  • Healthcare Access & Affordability

    Supports

    Supports delivering world-class health care and highlights constituent service helping families with health insurance issues.

    continuing to deliver world-class public education and health care

    davidlinsky.orgAs of August 2026

  • Immigration

    Supports

    Supports ensuring equal rights under the law for all Massachusetts residents regardless of their origin, framing this as part of protecting Massachusetts values from the Trump administration.

    ensures that all our residents, regardless of their origin, have their equal rights protected under the law

    davidlinsky.orgAs of August 2026

  • K-12 Education

    Supports

    Supports delivering world-class public education and highlights record state aid to the district and securing funding for the new Natick High School and the Kennedy and Wilson Middle Schools.

    continuing to deliver world-class public education and health care

    davidlinsky.orgAs of August 2026

  • Reproductive Rights & Abortion

    Supports

    Supports expanding and protecting reproductive choice, and is endorsed by Congresswoman Katherine Clark as a strong advocate for reproductive choice.

    expands and protects reproductive choice

    davidlinsky.orgAs of August 2026

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Past Elections

Past Campaign

Massachusetts State House District 5th Middlesex

Primary election

Massachusetts State House District 5th Middlesex, MAEnded 9/1/2026· Democratic Party

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