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Massachusetts State House District 7th Middlesex
Primary election
Massachusetts State House District 7th Middlesex, MAEnded 9/1/2026· Democratic Party
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What is Jack Patrick Lewis running for?
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Jack Patrick Lewis is a Democratic state representative for the 7th Middlesex District (Ashland and Framingham), first elected in November 2016. An ordained minister, he served as Assistant Minister for Religious Education and Social Justice at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Wellesley Hills (2010-2014) and co-founded OUT MetroWest, a Framingham nonprofit serving LGBTQ+ youth. He chairs the House Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government and co-chairs the Massachusetts House Progressive Caucus.
Where does Jack Patrick Lewis stand on the issues?
Jack Patrick Lewis has a recorded position on five issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Animal Rights
SupportsJack lists animal welfare among his core legislative priorities and sponsors legislation to regulate the sale of animal-tested cosmetics, prohibit the sale of farmed fur products, and restrict the use of animals in product testing.
“Each session takes the lead on legislative priorities of organizations dedicated to suicide prevention, animal welfare, youth health and wellness, environmental justice, and HIV-prevention.”
Civil Rights & Equality
SupportsJack co-founded OUT MetroWest, a Framingham nonprofit serving LGBTQ+ youth, has been honored by MassEquality, the Trans Community of New England, and the Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ+ Youth, and sponsors legislation for LGBTQ+-inclusive school curricula and to repeal discriminatory laws.
“Jack co-founded OUT MetroWest in 2011. Headquartered in Framingham, this non-profit organization serves LGBTQ+ middle and high school youth from across the MetroWest region by providing support groups, trainings, and community events. ... the Political Icon Award from MassEquality, the Trans Community Ally Award from the Trans Community of New England ... the Advancing Equity and Justice Award from the Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ+ Youth.”
Environment & Sustainability
SupportsJack lists environmental justice among his core legislative priorities and sponsors legislation to finance climate adaptation projects, study rooftop solar on new buildings, and align the Commonwealth's transportation plans with its climate goals.
“Each session takes the lead on legislative priorities of organizations dedicated to suicide prevention, animal welfare, youth health and wellness, environmental justice, and HIV-prevention.”
Healthcare Access & Affordability
SupportsJack lists HIV-prevention among his core legislative priorities and sponsors legislation to address barriers to HIV prevention medication healthcare coverage and to establish a public health insurance option through the Commonwealth Connector Authority.
“Each session takes the lead on legislative priorities of organizations dedicated to ... HIV-prevention. ... H.1245 ... legislation to address barriers to HIV prevention medication healthcare coverage. H.1246 ... that the Commonwealth Connector Authority provide for a public health insurance option.”
Mental Health
SupportsJack lists suicide prevention and youth health and wellness among his core legislative priorities and is the lead sponsor of 'An Act Relative to Student Mental Health,' which would put the 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline and crisis text on new student ID cards.
“Each session takes the lead on legislative priorities of organizations dedicated to suicide prevention, animal welfare, youth health and wellness, environmental justice, and HIV-prevention. ... He's also the lead sponsor of 'An Act Relative to Student Mental Health,' a bill advocating for the inclusion of the 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline and Crisis Text on new student IDs.”
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