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Lawrence Joseph Quintal

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What is Lawrence Joseph Quintal running for?

Lawrence Joseph Quintal is not currently running for office on Civoren.

Most recent race
Massachusetts State House District 3rd Bristol

Larry Quintal is a small business owner in Taunton who served two terms on the Taunton City Council. He and his wife, Christine, co-own Silva Funeral Home and are funeral directors and the parents of six children. He is a past president of the Prince Henry Society of Taunton, a member of the Polish American Citizens Club of Taunton and the Auxiliary of Taunton Area Vietnam Veterans, and a communicant of Saint Anthony Church; he formerly served on the Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and was named Portuguese-American of the Year in 2020.

Where does Lawrence Joseph Quintal stand on the issues?

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

  • Affordable Housing

    Supports

    Quintal's priorities include increasing housing opportunities for vulnerable segments of the population such as seniors, veterans, and low-income families.

    “his priorities are increasing affordability for residents by decreasing taxes and energy costs on households, increasing state aid to communities in his district, and increasing housing opportunities for vulnerable segments of the population, like seniors, veterans and low-income families.”

    tauntongazette.comAs of August 2026

  • Cost of Living & Affordability

    Supports

    Quintal campaigns on restoring affordability and lowering the cost of living in Massachusetts, citing his experience as a business owner to fight high utility bills and fees charged by government-controlled agencies, and pledging to work with Sen. Kelly Dooner to reduce utility and other costs.

    “Lower Cost of Living-It is time to restore affordability to Massachusetts. As a business owner, Larry is the only candidate with the experience to fight high utility bills and other government controlled agencies in their fees to lower our cost of living.”

    larryquintal.comAs of August 2026

  • Election Integrity & Administration

    Supports

    Quintal wants Massachusetts to apply the postmarked-by-Election-Day grace period for mail-in ballots to all elections, not only biennial November elections; he filed SD.3058 through State Sen. Kelly Dooner to amend the rule.

    “Quintal wants to change the rules so that all elections get those extra days to be counted. ... 'We should not be denying people's voices in a state special election by treating them differently from a normal state election,' Quintal said at the time.”

    tauntongazette.comAs of August 2026

  • Government Transparency & Accountability

    Supports

    Quintal supports auditing the legislature and ending the legislature's exemption from the Open Meeting and Open Records laws, arguing it is time for transparency.

    “Accountability-As our next State Representative, Larry will support the audit. Moreover, he will work to end the legislature's exemption from the Open Meetings and Open Records laws. It is time for transparency.”

    larryquintal.comAs of August 2026

  • Local Governance & Public Service

    Supports

    As a former Taunton City Councilor, Quintal supports increasing state local aid to communities, which he says is vital to keeping property taxes low while maintaining quality services.

    “More State Aid for Communities-As a former City Councilor, Larry understands the importance of state aid to our communities. He will work with Senator Kelly Dooner to increase local aid, which is vital to keeping property taxes low while providing quality services.”

    larryquintal.comAs of August 2026

  • Taxes

    Supports

    Quintal has signed the No New Taxes pledge and supports reducing the state income tax to 4%, rolling back the sales tax from 6.25% to 5%, and opposes tripling the auto excise tax and new taxes on prescription drugs and candy.

    “Larry supports reducing the income tax to 4%. Larry supports rolling back the sales tax to 5%. Larry is opposed to tripling the auto excise tax.”

    larryquintal.comAs of August 2026

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Past Elections

Past Campaign

Massachusetts State House District 3rd Bristol

Primary election

Massachusetts State House District 3rd Bristol, MAEnded 9/1/2026· Republican Party

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