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James J. O'Day

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Massachusetts State House District 14th Worcester
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James J. O'Day is a licensed social worker who has represented the 14th Worcester District (Worcester and West Boylston) in the Massachusetts House of Representatives since 2007. A former social worker for the Department of Social Services (now the Department of Children & Families) and a member of the recovery community, his legislative work has focused on long-term care reform, expanding access to affordable health care, protecting workers, improving public education, and improving outcomes for children and the disability community. He lives in West Boylston with his wife Marybeth Murphy O'Day and their four sons.

Where does James J. O'Day stand on the issues?

James J. O'Day has a recorded position on seven issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.

  • Child Welfare & Foster Care

    Supports

    O'Day's legislative agenda is centered on improving outcomes for children and the disability community, informed by his 25 years as a social worker for the Department of Social Services (now the Department of Children & Families).

    “Informed by my 25 years of service as a licensed social for the Department of Social Services (now Department of Children & Families) my legislative agenda is centered on improving outcomes for children and the disability community.”

    repjimoday.comAs of August 2026

  • Elder & Senior Protection

    Supports

    O'Day has led major legislative efforts focused on long-term care reform, having previously chaired the Elder Affairs joint committee.

    “I currently serve as Fourth Division Chair and have previously chaired key joint committees, including Elder Affairs and Municipalities and Regional Government. In these roles, I have led major legislative efforts focused on long-term care reform, municipal flexibility, consumer protections, and public safety.”

    repjimoday.comAs of August 2026

  • Healthcare Access & Affordability

    Supports

    O'Day supports expanding access to affordable health care, citing it among the legislation he has sponsored and supported during his tenure in the Massachusetts House.

    “Throughout my years in the legislature, I have sponsored and supported legislation to expand access to affordable health care, protect workers, and improve public education.”

    repjimoday.comAs of August 2026

  • K-12 Education

    Supports

    O'Day supports improving public education, and sponsored the Fair Share Amendment to raise revenue for education and transit.

    “Throughout my years in the legislature, I have sponsored and supported legislation to expand access to affordable health care, protect workers, and improve public education.”

    repjimoday.comAs of August 2026

  • Labor & Workforce Development

    Supports

    O'Day supports legislation that protects workers.

    “Throughout my years in the legislature, I have sponsored and supported legislation to expand access to affordable health care, protect workers, and improve public education.”

    repjimoday.comAs of August 2026

  • Substance Use Disorder & Opioid Crisis

    Supports

    O'Day, a member of the recovery community, has made assisting individuals with substance use disorder and helping them navigate the behavioral health system a legislative priority.

    “As a member of the recovery community, I have also made it a priority to assist individuals with substance use disorder (SUD), and help them navigate the behavioral health landscape.”

    repjimoday.comAs of August 2026

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Past Elections

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Massachusetts State House District 14th Worcester

Primary election

Massachusetts State House District 14th Worcester, MAEnded 9/1/2026· Democratic Party

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