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Massachusetts State Senate District Third Middlesex
Primary election
Massachusetts State Senate District Third Middlesex, MAEnded 9/1/2026· Democratic Party
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What is Michael J. Barrett running for?
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Michael John Barrett (born June 27, 1948) is an American politician and attorney who has served as the Massachusetts State Senator for the 3rd Middlesex District since 2013. He previously served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives (1979–1985) and State Senate (1987–1994), then worked in health care and information technology before returning to the Senate in 2012. He chairs the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy and has been the Senate's lead architect of Massachusetts climate legislation.
Where does Michael J. Barrett stand on the issues?
Michael J. Barrett has a recorded position on two issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Energy
SupportsBarrett leads the Senate effort to lower Massachusetts energy bills and reform utility rate-setting. His 2026 bill, 'An Act to Save People Money, Repair the Climate and Grow the Economy,' would phase out the Gas System Enhancement Plan surcharge, strengthen consumer protections against competitive energy suppliers, expand clean energy, and save ratepayers an estimated $14 billion over 10 years.
“The Senate bill, An Act to Save People Money, Repair the Climate and Grow the Economy, is estimated to save ratepayers more than $14 billion over the next 10 years. ... 'This bill goes after those excesses, saves people real money, and makes sure no one loses heat or electricity when they need it most.'”
senatormikebarrett.comAs of July 2026
Environment & Sustainability
SupportsBarrett is a leading advocate for aggressive climate action and clean energy in Massachusetts. As Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy, he has been the chief architect of three major climate laws - the 2021 Next Generation Roadmap, the 2022 Driving Clean Energy and Offshore Wind Act, and the 2024 Clean Energy Grid Act - which together situate Massachusetts as a national leader in the fight against climate change.
“Since then, Barrett has been chief architect for the Senate of three major climate acts passed by the Legislature in as many two-year sessions. ... Taken together, the three bills situate Massachusetts as a national leader in the fight against climate change.”
barrettforstatesenate.orgAs of August 2026
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