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Massachusetts State House District 2nd Plymouth
Primary election
Massachusetts State House District 2nd Plymouth, MAEnded 9/1/2026· Republican Party
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What is Mark E. Townsend running for?
Mark E. Townsend is not currently running for office on Civoren.
- Most recent race
- Massachusetts State House District 2nd Plymouth
Lifelong Republican, small business owner, and longtime Carver community leader. Serves on the Carver Select Board and as Chairman of the Housing Authority; previously served on the Carver Finance Committee and chairs the Plymouth County Advisory Board. Owns Cullen and Townsend Insurance. Active in the Lions Club and Knights of Columbus. Father and grandfather with four children and six grandchildren.
Where does Mark E. Townsend stand on the issues?
Mark E. Townsend has a recorded position on seven issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Elder & Senior Protection
SupportsSupports protecting seniors with the services and respect they deserve rather than accepting diminished resources.
“Protect our seniors with the services and respect they deserve, not settle for diminished resources.”
Energy
SupportsSupports putting ratepayers first, holding utility companies accountable, and delivering real relief on energy costs.
“Put ratepayers first, hold utility companies accountable, and deliver real relief.”
Fiscal Responsibility & Budgeting
SupportsSupports reliable local aid and disciplined budgeting, stopping waste and funding critical services families depend on.
“Fight for reliable local aid and disciplined budgeting. Stop the waste and fund the critical services our families depend on.”
Government Transparency & Accountability
SupportsSupports attendance and oversight in the Legislature: showing up for votes, audits, and community concerns without shortcuts or rubber stamps.
“Attendance and oversight matter. Show up for votes, audits and address community concerns. That's the job, no shortcuts and no rubber stamps.”
Housing & Development
OpposesOpposes the MBTA Communities Act as state overreach into local zoning; supports a carve-out for communities lacking infrastructure to support dense zoning.
“It's a bad idea for the State House to be legislating local zoning for towns.”
Public Safety
SupportsSupports backing law enforcement and first responders and making investments so departments can recruit, retain, and protect neighborhoods.
“Back the men and women who keep us safe, make the smart investments so departments can recruit, retain, and protect our children and neighborhoods.”
Education
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Support for Mark E. Townsend · 9/19/2026
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