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Massachusetts State House District 9th Bristol
Primary election
Massachusetts State House District 9th Bristol, MAEnded 9/1/2026· Democratic Party
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What is Edward M. Pacheco running for?
Edward M. Pacheco is not currently running for office on Civoren.
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- Massachusetts State House District 9th Bristol
Edward "Ed" Pacheco is a Dartmouth resident of over 20 years who grew up in New Bedford. A husband and father of six daughters, he is a homeowner and former small business owner. He works as a nonprofit director of transportation serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and previously worked as the night security officer at Dartmouth High School; he was a nominee for the One Southcoast Chamber's 2022 Ambassador of the Year. He holds an associate degree from Fisher College (1995) and a bachelor's degree from Southern New Hampshire University (2022).
Where does Edward M. Pacheco stand on the issues?
Edward M. Pacheco has a recorded position on 11 issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Affordable Housing
SupportsCalls the lack of affordable housing 'very real' and says 'housing is a human right'; supports building more affordable workforce housing and says Chapter 40B 'can be important and an effective tool when implemented thoughtfully,' while opposing the 'callousness' of current 40B project delivery (large-scale developments that strain public safety, schools, roads, and water supply, and seek fee cuts).
Agriculture
SupportsOpposes developing wooded areas and open land in Dartmouth and New Bedford, citing 'no farms, no food,' and supports preserving farmland, open spaces, and natural resources as central to community identity, local food systems, and the agricultural economy.
Childcare Affordability
SupportsSupports the Common Start bill (H.605), which establishes a universal system of affordable, high-quality early education and child care with a phased rollout prioritizing those most in need, saying he would 'gladly support it.'
Consumer & Right to Repair Protection
SupportsStrongly supports H.4358 to ensure timely wheelchair repairs for people with disabilities, writing that mobility 'is not a luxury - it is a necessity' and that repair delays cause missed medical appointments, lost work, and increased isolation.
Criminal Justice Reform
SupportsSupports the Massachusetts Clean Slate bill (H.1811), which would automatically seal eligible criminal and juvenile records after required waiting periods, calling it 'a commonsense reform' that removes barriers to jobs, housing, and education while keeping serious offenses ineligible.
Energy
SupportsSupports holding the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) accountable for 'astronomical' gas and electric bills, advocating for more rate transparency, no rate increases without greater accountability, bringing more abundant energy sources into the state, and expanding energy assistance programs for seniors and working families.
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