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Joseph W. McGonagle

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Massachusetts State House District 28th Middlesex
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Joseph W. McGonagle Jr. is a lifelong Everett resident and small business owner (President of J & M Build Corp.) whose career in public service dates to 2002. A third-generation Everett city official, he served as an Everett City Councilor-at-Large, Alderman, and two-term President of the Board of Aldermen before being elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 2014. He represents the 28th Middlesex District and chairs the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Where does Joseph W. McGonagle stand on the issues?

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

  • Affordable Housing

    Supports

    McGonagle identifies the housing crisis as a top priority and advocates for affordable housing in Everett and statewide. As Vice-Chair of the Joint Committee on Housing he helped pass the $1.8 billion Housing Bond Bill, which he credits with funding affordable units, and he has delivered state funding for a first-time homebuyer program.

    “In his prior leadership role as the Vice-Chair of the Joint Committee on Housing, Joe developed policy solutions to combat the housing crisis facing the Commonwealth and especially in Everett. Joe helped pass the largest $1.8 Billion Dollar Housing Bond Bill, which is helping to make housing more affordable.”

    joemcgonagle.com

  • K-12 Education

    Supports

    McGonagle lists education among his legislative priorities and has called for the best possible education for Everett children, sponsoring legislation on educator diversity and CPR/defibrillator training for high school graduation.

    “Our public schools are under increasing demands for costly programs and services. We owe our children the best education possible to prepare them for their future.”

    joemcgonagle.com

  • Substance Use Disorder & Opioid Crisis

    Supports

    McGonagle identifies substance abuse prevention among the priority areas where he works to secure programs and funding for the City of Everett.

    “As your State Representative, Joe works daily to identify programs and funding sources for the City of Everett in areas including transportation, economic development, education, substance abuse prevention, and homeownership opportunities for residents.”

    joemcgonagle.comAs of August 2026

  • Veterans

    Supports

    McGonagle champions veterans' services as Chairman of the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs, sponsoring legislation for property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans and PTSD-related retirement protections, and advocating for expanded veterans' housing to end veterans' homelessness.

    “Veteran housing is a crucial issue in the Commonwealth that we cannot ignore. We will not be satisfied until there is zero veteran homelessness.”

    ballotpedia.org

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Past Elections

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Massachusetts State House District 28th Middlesex

Primary election

Massachusetts State House District 28th Middlesex, MAEnded 9/1/2026· Democratic Party

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