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Massachusetts State House District 8th Suffolk
Primary election
Massachusetts State House District 8th Suffolk, MAEnded 9/1/2026· Democratic Party
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What is Jay D. Livingstone running for?
Jay D. Livingstone is not currently running for office on Civoren.
- Most recent race
- Massachusetts State House District 8th Suffolk
- Incumbent
- Yes
Jay D. Livingstone is a Democratic State Representative for Massachusetts' 8th Suffolk District, representing the Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Fenway, and West End neighborhoods of Boston; he was elected in 2013. Born and raised in North Attleboro, he earned a B.A. in political science and history from the University of Connecticut and a J.D. from George Washington School of Law while working union factory jobs. An attorney for nearly thirty years, he served in the Civil Division of the Attorney General's Office of the Northern Mariana Islands and as an Assistant District Attorney in Middlesex County, and practices employment law and criminal defense. He is a former board member of the Beacon Hill Civic Association and lives in the Back Bay with his wife Julie and their two sons.
Where does Jay D. Livingstone stand on the issues?
Jay D. Livingstone has a recorded position on seven issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Childcare Affordability
SupportsLivingstone lists increasing funding for early childhood education for low-income families as a cause important to his district.
“increasing funding for early childhood education for low-income families”
jaylivingstone.comAs of August 2026
Civil Rights & Equality
SupportsLivingstone states he has prioritized improving civil rights in the Commonwealth.
“improving civil rights”
instagram.comAs of August 2026
Environment & Sustainability
SupportsLivingstone states he has prioritized confronting climate change in the Commonwealth.
“confronting climate change”
instagram.comAs of August 2026
Housing & Development
SupportsLivingstone states he has prioritized addressing the housing crisis in the Commonwealth.
“addressing the housing crisis”
instagram.comAs of August 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
SupportsLivingstone lists increasing the minimum wage as a cause important to his district.
“increasing minimum wage”
jaylivingstone.comAs of August 2026
Reproductive Rights & Abortion
SupportsLivingstone campaigns on securing safe and accessible abortions as a cause important to his district, and received the 2026 endorsement of the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts.
“securing safe and accessible abortions”
jaylivingstone.comAs of August 2026
Education
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Support for Jay D. Livingstone · 9/19/2026
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