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Joseph D. McKenna

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Massachusetts State House District 18th Worcester
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Joseph D. McKenna has served as State Representative for Massachusetts' 18th Worcester District since 2015, having first been elected in 2014. He previously served as chief of staff to then-Representative Peter Durant. A lifelong resident of Sutton, he graduated from Bentley University's Honors Program with a B.S. in Economics and Finance and worked as a financial professional. He co-authored legislation creating the Massachusetts Rare Disease Advisory Council and a Foster Parents' Bill of Rights, and spearheaded a public-private partnership to site and fund a Head Start facility in Webster.

Where does Joseph D. McKenna stand on the issues?

Joseph D. McKenna has a recorded position on seven issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.

  • Cost of Living & Affordability

    Supports

    Supports addressing the high costs of housing, utilities, daycare, and groceries affecting working families.

    “Addressing high costs of housing, utilities, daycare, and groceries affecting working families.”

    repjoemckenna.comAs of August 2026

  • Energy

    Mixed

    Joe McKenna opposes Massachusetts climate mandates that he says drive energy costs to astronomical levels, but believes climate goals can be pursued responsibly with incentives rather than state mandates and penalties.

    “The MA Climate mandates... are misguided and are driving energy costs to astronomical levels. ... Joe believes climate goals can be pursued responsibly with incentives, not with state mandates and penalties”

    repjoemckenna.comAs of August 2026

  • Fiscal Responsibility & Budgeting

    Supports

    Supports fiscal responsibility, government accountability, and 'restoring balance and common sense to Beacon Hill.'

    “Joe brings a commitment to fiscal responsibility, government accountability, and putting the needs of Massachusetts families first.”

    repjoemckenna.comAs of August 2026

  • Gun Policy & Second Amendment

    Supports

    Supports protecting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens while addressing real public safety needs.

    “Protecting constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens while addressing real public safety needs.”

    repjoemckenna.comAs of August 2026

  • K-12 Education

    Supports

    Supports teachers and schools 'from preschool through state colleges and universities.'

    “Supporting our teachers and schools from preschool through state colleges and universities.”

    repjoemckenna.comAs of August 2026

  • Local Governance & Public Service

    Supports

    Supports increasing state local-aid funding to cities and towns, which he says know best how to serve their communities.

    “Increasing state funding to cities and towns that know best how to serve their communities.”

    repjoemckenna.comAs of August 2026

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Past Elections

Past Campaign

Massachusetts State House District 18th Worcester

Primary election

Massachusetts State House District 18th Worcester, MAEnded 9/1/2026· Republican Party

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