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Massachusetts State Senate District Norfolk and Suffolk
Primary election
Massachusetts State Senate District Norfolk and Suffolk, MAEnded 9/1/2026· Democratic Party
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What is Persis S. Yu running for?
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- Massachusetts State Senate District Norfolk and Suffolk
Persis Yu is a long-time Hyde Park resident, social worker, and attorney running for State Senate because families need a champion who will put people before corporate profits and safeguard democracy. The daughter of an immigrant who fled fascism, she is a parent of two Boston Public School students. For nearly two decades she has advocated for families, workers, and consumers, serving as Deputy Executive Director and Managing Counsel at Protect Borrowers and suing banks, loan servicers, and presidential administrations.
Where does Persis S. Yu stand on the issues?
Persis S. Yu has a recorded position on 11 issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Affordable Housing
SupportsPersis supports rent control, banning algorithmic rent-setting, right-sizing zoning for multi-family housing, and investing in infrastructure and transportation.
Childcare Affordability
SupportsPersis supports free childcare, universal pre-K, and long-term funding for childcare providers to improve pay and retention.
Civil Rights & Equality
SupportsPersis supports LGBTQ+ protections in housing, employment, healthcare, education, and public accommodations; anti-bullying enforcement; inclusive curricula; name/pronoun respect; and protections for trans youth.
Election Integrity & Administration
SupportsPersis supports ranked choice voting, same-day voter registration, multi-lingual ballots, and transparency and stipend reform in the legislature.
Environment & Sustainability
SupportsPersis supports clean energy expansion, holding polluters accountable, electrifying buildings and schools, and climate-smart infrastructure.
Healthcare Access & Affordability
SupportsPersis supports universal health coverage, closing coverage gaps, school-based and mobile clinics, protecting bodily autonomy, and removing corporate interests from healthcare.
Education
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Support for Persis S. Yu · 9/19/2026
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