Priscila S. Sousa

Democratic Party

Incumbent

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Most recent race: Massachusetts State House District 6th Middlesex
Incumbent: Yes
Party: Democratic Party

Priscila S. Sousa is a Democratic member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 6th Middlesex District (Framingham), serving since January 2023. She earned a B.A. from Simmons University (2009) and has worked in renewable energy and legal support roles. A Brazilian immigrant and long-time Framingham resident, she served on the Framingham School Committee — including as its chair, the first woman of color to hold the post — before her election to the House.

Where does Priscila S. Sousa stand on the issues?

Priscila S. Sousa 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
Supports
Supports increasing accessible affordable and workforce housing in Massachusetts and protecting existing affordable housing protections.
“There is a significant shortage in affordable housing for working families and as a legislator I support an increase to accessible affordable workforce housing. ... As a legislator I will fight for an increase in workforce housing and to protect affordable housing protections in place as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.”
framinghamsource.comAs of August 2022
Environment & Sustainability
Supports
Supports cleaning up contaminated environmental-justice sites in South Framingham and advancing climate action and renewable energy access.
“Clean up our contaminated sites: our district needs a representative who will not just speak loudly about environmental justice, but take action to clean up contamination.”
ballotpedia.orgAs of June 2022
Government Transparency & Accountability
Supports
Supports State House transparency and ethics reform, holding the legislature to the same transparency standards as local elected officials.
“Back transparency reform in the State House: It is time for the old ways of doing business in the State House to become extinct. The House and Senate need to hold themselves to the same transparency standards all other local elected officials must follow.”
framinghamsource.comAs of July 2022
Infrastructure
Supports
Supports increased MBTA funding, electrifying the Boston-Worcester rail line, keeping fares affordable, and growing regional transit such as the MetroWest Regional Transportation Authority.
“Increased funding for the MBTA to make the improvements on the deteriorating transportation system, purchase new cars and trains, electrify the train lines between Boston and Worcester, keep fares affordable and increase reliable all day rail service to and from Boston.”
framinghamsource.comAs of August 2022
K-12 Education
Supports
Supports building a new southside elementary school in Framingham, expanding universal access to early education/preschool, and securing equitable state funding for 6th Middlesex public schools.
“Advocating for our public schools: I understand how education can change lives, which is why I support a new southside elementary school and high quality early education. I will continue the work ensuring Framingham's students receive the state funding they deserve.”
framinghamsource.comAs of July 2022
Mental Health
Supports
Prioritizes expanding access to mental health care and protecting the working conditions of mental health professionals, counselors, and social workers; highlights women's mental health as a top concern.
“Protection of working conditions for mental health professionals, counselors and social workers and other strategies to decrease the current mass exodus from burnout and expand much needed access to care.”
ballotpedia.orgAs of June 2022
Reproductive Rights & Abortion
Supports
Supports safeguarding and expanding access to contraception and reproductive health care, including expanding the ACCESS Act and strengthening protections for women of color and immigrant women.
“we must continue to safeguard coverage for women's access to contraception and reproductive health services. The ACCESS Act needs to be expanded and provide greater protections for women of color, especially immigrant women.”
framinghamsource.comAs of August 2022
Small Business & Local Business Support
Supports
Supports strengthening local small businesses and Downtown Framingham by bringing local officials, business owners, social agencies, and state partners together.
“Support our local small businesses and Downtown Framingham: Bring local officials, business owners, social agencies and state partners together to develop a plan and obtain the resources to strengthen Downtown.”
ballotpedia.orgAs of June 2022
Substance Use Disorder & Opioid Crisis
Supports
Supports harm reduction, expanded treatment capacity, and long-term recovery supports to address the opioid epidemic.
“I am a firm believer in harm reduction as a means to increase opportunities to get help and will be outspoken about this on Beacon Hill to increase opportunities to get help. ... We need more facilities, we need more help, we need more professionals.”
progressivemass.comAs of June 2022
Taxes
Supports
Supports the Fair Share Amendment and progressive revenue measures, including raising the corporate minimum tax, taxing offshore-shifted profits, higher corporate and capital-gains rates, a tax on large university endowments, and PILOT reform.
“Do you support the proposed constitutional amendment to increase the tax on annual income over $1 million by 4%, with the resulting revenue devoted to public education and transportation needs (Fair Share Amendment)? YES.”
progressivemass.comAs of June 2022
Women's Rights
Supports
Supports increasing protections for women to escape domestic abusers, including reevaluating how bail for domestic abusers is handled.
“Legislators must be vocal advocates for the increase of protections over women to get help and to be isolated from their abusers, including a reevaluation of how bail for domestic abusers is handled.”
ballotpedia.orgAs of June 2022

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Past Elections

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Massachusetts State House District 6th Middlesex

Primary election

Massachusetts State House District 6th Middlesex, MAEnded 9/1/2026· Democratic Party

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What is Priscila S. Sousa running for?

Where does Priscila S. Sousa stand on the issues?

Affordable Housing

Environment & Sustainability

Government Transparency & Accountability

Infrastructure

K-12 Education

Mental Health

Reproductive Rights & Abortion

Small Business & Local Business Support

Substance Use Disorder & Opioid Crisis

Taxes

Women's Rights

Education

Endorsements for Priscila S. Sousa

Past Elections

Massachusetts State House District 6th Middlesex

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