Past Campaign
Massachusetts State House District 32nd Middlesex
Primary election
Past campaign details are available on the full race page.
John Higgins is not currently running for office on Civoren.
A lifelong Bay Stater, Jay Higgins enlisted in the United States Air Force after high school, serving as a Security Forces Airman. After an honorable discharge, he graduated from Framingham State and Harvard University. He spent the last decade as Outreach Manager and Senior Caseworker for Congresswoman Katherine Clark (MA-5), helping constituents cut through government red tape to access Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid benefits. He lives in Malden with his wife, Kate.
John Higgins has a recorded position on 13 issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Supports universal preschool and pre-K for every 3-, 4- and 5-year-old, expanding the state Child Tax Credit to $2,000 (from $440), and creating incentives for employer on-site childcare to bring down costs.
“I support universal preschool and pre-K for every 3, 4, and 5 year old in the state... Second, I support expanding the state's Child Tax Credit to $2,000.”
votejayhiggins.comAs of August 2026
Proudly supports LGBTQ+ rights and expanding protections in Massachusetts amid federal attacks on LGBTQ+ students and teachers.
“I proudly support LGBTQ+ rights, and I believe that everyone deserves dignity, respect, and the ability to live their life in a way that is true to their authentic self.”
votejayhiggins.comAs of August 2026
Pledges to be 'the loudest and most relentless voice on Beacon Hill advocating for an accessible Massachusetts,' supporting accessible sidewalks, curb cuts, crosswalks and MBTA/Commuter Rail stations.
“As your next State Representative, I will be the loudest and most relentless voice on Beacon Hill advocating for an accessible Massachusetts. I will fight for a more accessible MBTA and neighborhoods that work for everyone.”
votejayhiggins.comAs of August 2026
Supports resisting federal interference in state-run elections, protecting poll workers and election administrators from threats, and allowing more observers in polling locations for transparency.
“We must take bold steps to protect poll workers, and public servants who administer elections. ... Transparency trumps all... Allowing more observers in polling locations is a must.”
onyourballot.vote411.orgAs of August 2026
Supports fully funding the Mass Save energy-efficiency program, arguing it returns $3.40 in benefits for every $1 invested, to relieve rising utility and home-heating bills.
“I support fully funding Mass Save so homeowners and renters can finally find some relief on their energy and utility bills.”
votejayhiggins.comAs of August 2026
Supports an immediate audit of the Massachusetts Legislature, calling Beacon Hill 'the least transparent legislature in the entire country,' to bring transparency and trust back to state government.
“I support the immediate audit of Beacon Hill. It's time we brought transparency and trust back to Beacon Hill.”
votejayhiggins.comAs of August 2026
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