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Matthew Peter Dewar

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What is Matthew Peter Dewar running for?

Matthew Peter Dewar is not currently running for office on Civoren.

Most recent race
Governor of Massachusetts

Matthew Peter Dewar is a Canton, Massachusetts resident and Democratic candidate for Governor of Massachusetts in 2026, who withdrew ahead of the September 1, 2026 primary. He is a soldier in the Massachusetts Army National Guard and a small business owner. His campaign, which he said was inspired by President John F. Kennedy's legacy, centered on four promises: 'A Home for Every Family' (a housing guarantee), a 'Climate Civil Corps' (public-service jobs to rebuild communities and protect the environment), 'Veterans Forward' (expanded services, housing, and workforce pathways for veterans), and 'MassDemocracy' (reforms to voting and local government). Ballotpedia lists him among the Democratic primary's withdrawn/disqualified candidates and categorizes him as having withdrawn.

Where does Matthew Peter Dewar stand on the issues?

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

  • Ballot Access & Electoral Reform

    Supports

    Supports 'MassDemocracy' - major reforms to voting, local government, and civic life that return power to the people.

    “MassDemocracy - Big reforms to voting, local government, and civic life that return power to the people.”

    centralmavoterguide.wordpress.comAs of June 2025

  • Environment & Sustainability

    Supports

    Supports a 'Climate Civil Corps' of good-paying public-service jobs to rebuild communities, protect the environment, and give young people purpose.

    “A Climate Civil Corps - Good-paying public service jobs to rebuild our communities, protect our environment, and give young people purpose.”

    centralmavoterguide.wordpress.comAs of June 2025

  • Housing & Development

    Supports

    Supports a housing guarantee - 'A Home for Every Family' - so that no family in Massachusetts goes without safe, affordable shelter.

    “A Home for Every Family - A real, working housing guarantee that no family in our state should go without safe, affordable shelter.”

    centralmavoterguide.wordpress.comAs of June 2025

  • Veterans

    Supports

    Supports 'Veterans Forward' - expanding services, housing, and workforce pathways for veterans, with no one left behind.

    “Veterans Forward - Expanding services, housing, and workforce pathways for those who served - with no one left behind.”

    centralmavoterguide.wordpress.comAs of June 2025

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Support for Matthew Peter Dewar · 9/19/2026

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Past Elections

Past Campaign

Governor of Massachusetts

Primary election

MassachusettsEnded 9/1/2026· Democratic Party

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