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Massachusetts State House District 4th Norfolk
Primary election
Massachusetts State House District 4th Norfolk, MAEnded 9/1/2026· Democratic Party
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What is James Michael Murphy running for?
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- Most recent race
- Massachusetts State House District 4th Norfolk
- Incumbent
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James M. Murphy is a Democratic member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the 4th Norfolk District (Weymouth) since 2001. A lifelong Weymouth resident, he graduated from Merrimack College and Suffolk University Law School, then served as a judicial clerk at the Massachusetts Appeals Court and as a Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney; he is an attorney by profession. He chairs the Joint Committee on Financial Services and has previously chaired the Election Laws, Public Service, and Steering, Policy and Scheduling committees.
Where does James Michael Murphy stand on the issues?
James Michael Murphy has a recorded position on nine issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Campaign Finance Reform
SupportsMurphy says he spearheaded campaign finance reform legislation in Massachusetts, shining a light on dark money and super PAC donations, and was named Legislator of the Year for that work.
“He was named Legislator of the Year for spearheading legislation bringing Early Voting and Campaign Finance Reform to Massachusetts, shining the light on Dark Money and Super PAC donations.”
repjamesmurphy.comAs of August 2026
Consumer & Right to Repair Protection
SupportsAs House Chair of the Joint Committee on Financial Services, Murphy says he has led the fight for mortgage, credit card and loan relief, as well as unemployment and business assistance.
“As Chairman of the Financial Services Committee, Jamie has led the fight for mortgage, credit card and loan relief, as well as unemployment and business assistance.”
repjamesmurphy.comAs of August 2026
Elder & Senior Protection
SupportsMurphy prioritizes assisting seniors and has sponsored legislation to protect seniors and adults with disabilities from financial exploitation.
“he has consistently led the way to protect our environment, assist our Seniors, Veterans, First Responders, school children, and working families”
repjamesmurphy.comAs of August 2026
Election Integrity & Administration
SupportsMurphy says he spearheaded legislation bringing early voting to Massachusetts, and has sponsored bills to increase voter participation in primary elections.
“spearheading legislation bringing Early Voting and Campaign Finance Reform to Massachusetts”
repjamesmurphy.comAs of August 2026
Environment & Sustainability
SupportsMurphy describes protecting the environment as a consistent State House priority for Weymouth.
“Jamie's priorities at the State House always are driven by the needs of Weymouth and he has consistently led the way to protect our environment, assist our Seniors, Veterans, First Responders, school children, and working families.”
repjamesmurphy.comAs of August 2026
Healthcare Access & Affordability
SupportsMurphy says he has championed access to telemedicine services, allowing increased healthcare from home.
“He has championed access to Telemedicine services allowing increased healthcare from home and working on expanding mental health access and insurance coverage for substance abuse.”
repjamesmurphy.comAs of August 2026
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