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Massachusetts State House District 34th Middlesex
Primary election
Massachusetts State House District 34th Middlesex, MAEnded 9/1/2026· Democratic Party
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What is Paul Ruseau running for?
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- Massachusetts State House District 34th Middlesex
Paul Ruseau is a software engineer at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and a five-term member of the Medford School Committee, where he has served for nine years. He has lived in the Medford–Somerville area for more than two decades and lives in Medford with his husband and two children. He grew up experiencing homelessness and food insecurity, experiences that shape his focus on housing, healthcare, and education.
Where does Paul Ruseau stand on the issues?
Paul Ruseau has a recorded position on nine issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Childcare Affordability
SupportsSupports making high-quality, affordable childcare and universal pre-K available to every family in Medford and Somerville, calling them the foundation that everything else is built on.
“Affordable childcare and universal pre-K aren't luxuries - they're the foundation everything else is built on. ... I'll fight to make high-quality childcare and pre-K available to every family in Medford and Somerville.”
Civil Rights & Equality
SupportsSupports defending and expanding LGBTQ+ rights, including trans-inclusive healthcare access, closing the LGBTQ+ health data gap, ending the name-change publication requirement, and safety for incarcerated LGBTQI+ people.
“We need to protect what we've won, finish what's unfinished, and make sure every LGBTQ+ person in Medford and Somerville can live with safety, dignity, and full access to care.”
Environment & Sustainability
SupportsSupports climate action including requiring major fossil fuel companies to fund climate resilience ('Make Polluters Pay'), making new schools all-electric, banning predatory electricity suppliers, a zero-carbon renovation fund, and preventing new gas infrastructure expansion.
“Make Polluters Pay - Require major fossil fuel companies to help fund climate resilience and recovery in Massachusetts.”
Healthcare Access & Affordability
SupportsSupports Medicare for All Massachusetts, a single-payer system guaranteeing comprehensive coverage for every resident, ending medical debt, and expanding overdose prevention and harm reduction.
“We need Medicare for All. ... Guaranteeing healthcare to every person in this Commonwealth makes our schools stronger, our communities more stable, and our kids more likely to thrive.”
Housing & Development
SupportsSupports giving cities and towns the power to protect affordable housing, limit rent increases, and build more housing. Backs local rent stabilization, a social housing program, banning broker fees for renters, a tenant right of first refusal, and free legal counsel for tenants.
“Cities and towns should have the power to protect affordable housing, limit rent increases, and build more housing - fast.”
Immigration
SupportsSupports protecting immigrant neighbors, including the Safe Communities Act, ending local ICE detention and 287(g) agreements, and funding legal representation for immigrants facing deportation.
“End ICE Detention & Deputization - End all local ICE detention and 287(g) agreements in Massachusetts. Our communities are safer when everyone can trust local institutions.”
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Support for Paul Ruseau · 9/19/2026
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