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Massachusetts State House District 8th Worcester
Primary election
Massachusetts State House District 8th Worcester, MAEnded 9/1/2026· Republican Party
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What is Michael J. Soter running for?
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- Massachusetts State House District 8th Worcester
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Michael J. Soter is the Republican State Representative for Massachusetts' 8th Worcester District, representing the towns of Bellingham, Blackstone, Medway, Millville, and Uxbridge. First sworn in on January 2, 2019, he is serving his fourth term. Before his election to the Legislature, he served seven years on the Bellingham Board of Selectmen, including three years as chairman, and is also a successful businessman.
Where does Michael J. Soter stand on the issues?
Michael J. Soter has a recorded position on six issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Economic Development & Growth
SupportsSoter advocates for economic policies that add jobs and employment opportunities in the district, public/private partnerships for local infrastructure and transportation investments, and tax credits for small businesses.
“Advocate for economic policies that add jobs and employment opportunities in the district. Continue to be a proponent of public/private partnerships to encourage investments in local infrastructure projects and transportation improvements. Promote tax credits for small businesses that allow them to prosper within the community.”
mikesoter.comAs of August 2026
Elder & Senior Protection
SupportsSoter supports ensuring funding for Senior Centers and regularly visits these facilities to ensure accessibility for older residents.
“Assisting in ensuring funding for Senior Centers and regularly visiting these facilities to ensure accessibility.”
mikesoter.comAs of August 2026
Environment & Sustainability
SupportsSoter works with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and environmental organizations to solve environmental issues within the 8th Worcester District.
“Work with Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and other environmental organizations to work towards solving environmental issues within the 8th Worcester District.”
mikesoter.comAs of August 2026
K-12 Education
SupportsSoter advocates for funding school aid line items and bills including Chapter 70, regional school transportation, and the special education circuit breaker, and supports projects that encourage early education.
“Continue to advocate to fund line items and bills that include Chapter 70, regional school transportation, and special education circuit breaker. Support projects that encourage early education and expanding educational resources to those with young children.”
mikesoter.comAs of August 2026
Public Safety
SupportsSoter supports securing funding for school and community safety resources, legislation benefiting the families of first responders and armed forces personnel, and grants for school security improvements.
“Ensuring school and community safety by securing funding for resources and advocating for legislature that benefits the families of first responders and armed forces personnel. Assisting in securing grants and other opportunities that allow school districts to make security and safety improvements to facilities.”
mikesoter.comAs of August 2026
Veterans
SupportsSoter supports expanding veteran status to National Guard and Reserve members, increasing housing options for veterans, and protecting veterans' hiring preferences.
“Supported legislature that proposes an expansion of the veteran's status to National Guard and Reserves, increases housing options, and protects veterans hiring preferences.”
mikesoter.comAs of August 2026
Education
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