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Justin E. Thurber

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Massachusetts State House District 5th Bristol
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Republican State Representative for Massachusetts' 5th Bristol District, first elected in 2024. A Somerset resident and U.S. Air Force Reserve veteran, Thurber serves as ranking minority member of the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs and of the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses.

Where does Justin E. Thurber stand on the issues?

Justin E. Thurber 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

    Thurber campaigns on addressing Massachusetts' affordability problems, citing property taxes and energy costs, and highlights his work launching a district food pantry and connecting residents to utility, medical, and housing aid.

    “From property taxes to energy costs, Massachusetts is becoming less affordable. Justin has fought for working families by launching a district food pantry, connecting residents to utility/medical/housing aid, bringing business development resources, and pushing infrastructure fixes and common-sense energy policy to offset costs and keep burdens down.”

    justinthurber.comAs of August 2026

  • Government Transparency & Accountability

    Supports

    Thurber supports auditing the Massachusetts Legislature, citing that 72% of voters backed the measure, and says he continues to fight for accountability on Beacon Hill.

    “72% of Massachusetts voters supported auditing the legislature. Justin stood with them before taking office and continues to fight for true accountability on Beacon Hill.”

    justinthurber.comAs of August 2026

  • Gun Policy & Second Amendment

    Supports

    Thurber defends Second Amendment rights and has filed legislation to repeal Massachusetts' expanded firearms bans and to reduce red-flag reporters for extreme risk protection orders.

    “Justin is a consistent defender of constitutional rights: Second Amendment, due process, free speech, and parental rights. Your rights shouldn't depend on your zip code.”

    justinthurber.comAs of August 2026

  • K-12 Education

    Supports

    Thurber supports increased investment in local schools, relief for parents, and classroom policies that put students and families first.

    “Justin is fighting for real investment in our local schools, pushing for relief for parents, smarter use of state education dollars, classroom policies that put students and families first, and education that prepares our kids for the future economy.”

    justinthurber.comAs of August 2026

  • Parental Rights in Education

    Supports

    Thurber defends parental rights as among the constitutional rights he says should not depend on one's zip code, and has filed legislation on bodily autonomy and family integrity.

    “Justin is a consistent defender of constitutional rights: Second Amendment, due process, free speech, and parental rights. Your rights shouldn't depend on your zip code.”

    justinthurber.comAs of August 2026

  • Small Business & Local Business Support

    Supports

    As Ranking Minority on the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses, Thurber supports bringing economic development to district towns to help local small businesses grow, expand, and create jobs.

    “As Ranking Minority on the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses, Justin brings real economic development directly into our towns, helping local businesses in the 5th Bristol District grow, expand, and create jobs.”

    justinthurber.comAs of August 2026

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Past Elections

Past Campaign

Massachusetts State House District 5th Bristol

Primary election

Massachusetts State House District 5th Bristol, MAEnded 9/1/2026· Republican Party

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