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Massachusetts State House District 35th Middlesex
Primary election
Massachusetts State House District 35th Middlesex, MAEnded 9/1/2026· Democratic Party
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What is Paul J. Donato running for?
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- Most recent race
- Massachusetts State House District 35th Middlesex
- Incumbent
- Yes
Paul J. Donato (D-Medford) has represented the 35th Middlesex District, covering parts of Medford and Malden, in the Massachusetts House of Representatives since 2001 and currently serves as Second Assistant Majority Leader. Before entering the Legislature he served on the Medford School Committee and the Medford City Council, serving as Mayor and Council President.
Where does Paul J. Donato stand on the issues?
Paul J. Donato has a recorded position on five issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Child Welfare & Foster Care
SupportsSupports eliminating disproportionality and inequities in services for at-risk children; lead sponsor of An Act to Eliminate Disproportionality and Inequities for At-Risk Children.
“Paul is the Lead Sponsor of An Act to Eliminate Disproportionality and Inequities for At-Risk Children. This bill would work to create an equitable environment and to eliminate disproportionality in services provided through the Commonwealth.”
reppauldonato.comAs of August 2026
Energy
SupportsSupports transitioning Massachusetts to 100% renewable electricity by 2035; co-sponsor of the 100% Renewable Energy Act.
“Paul is a co-sponsor of the "100% Renewable Energy Act," so Massachusetts can use 100% renewable electricity by 2035.”
reppauldonato.comAs of August 2026
Higher Education Affordability
SupportsSupports tuition waivers so students raised by grandparents or other relatives get the same tuition-free education opportunity as peers in DCF care; lead sponsor of An Act Relative to Tuition Waivers for Children Raised by a Grandparent or Other Relative.
“Paul is the Lead Sponsor of An Act Relative to Tution Waivers for Children Raised by a Grandparent or Other Relative. With 35,000 grandparents raising their grandchildren throughout the Commonwealth, this legislation will allow students being raised by their grandparents to have an equal opportunity to a tuition-free education as their peers in DCF care.”
reppauldonato.comAs of August 2026
Public Health
SupportsSupports strengthening vaccine access and acceptance; lead sponsor of An Act Promoting Community Immunity to prevent the spread of infectious diseases across Massachusetts.
“Paul is the Lead Sponsor for An Act Promoting Community Immunity. The Act is a comprehensive legislative solution to prevent the spread of infectious diseases throughout the Commonwealth and to strengthen vaccine access and acceptance.”
reppauldonato.comAs of August 2026
Public Pensions & Retirement Security
SupportsSupports an automated retirement savings program that enrolls workers in an individual retirement account; lead sponsor of the Massachusetts Secure Choice Savings Program Act.
“Paul is the Lead Sponsor of the Massachusetts Secure Choice Savings Program Act. This bill would establish an automated savings program that would automatically enroll workers in an individual retirement account, in which a portion of their wages would be set aside every pay period.”
reppauldonato.comAs of August 2026
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