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Massachusetts State House District 7th Norfolk
Primary election
Massachusetts State House District 7th Norfolk, MAEnded 9/1/2026· Democratic Party
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What is Richard Gerard Wells, Jr. running for?
Richard Gerard Wells, Jr. is not currently running for office on Civoren.
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- Massachusetts State House District 7th Norfolk
- Incumbent
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Richard Gerard Wells Jr. was born and raised in Milton, Massachusetts, and is a graduate of Milton High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice administration from Western New England College in 1985 and a graduate degree in criminal justice administration and public policy from Boston University in 1998. He served on the Milton Police Department for 32 years, the last nine as chief of police, and has served on the Milton Select Board since April 2017, including as chair.
Where does Richard Gerard Wells, Jr. stand on the issues?
Richard Gerard Wells, Jr. has a recorded position on four issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Food Insecurity
SupportsIn the Massachusetts Food System Collaborative's 2026 candidate questionnaire, Wells prioritized food access and reliability, writing that food choices 'must be fair and available to all' and that he has 'been outspoken on issues of food reliability and insecurity,' and affirmed support for the Healthy Incentives Program.
“Food choices must be fair and available to all. In addition, as a State Rep I have been outspoken on issues of food reliability and insecurity. We cannot lose sight of these basic human needs.”
mafoodsystem.orgAs of August 2026
K-12 Education
SupportsLists public education among his core priorities, stating he is committed to ensuring all Milton and Randolph residents receive essential support 'especially in the areas of public education and public safety.'
“Richard is committed to ensuring that ALL people in our beloved Milton and Randolph neighborhoods are valued and receive essential support, especially in the areas of public education and public safety.”
richardwells.orgAs of August 2026
Public Safety
SupportsLists public safety among his core priorities, drawing on his 32-year career with the Milton Police Department, including nine years as chief of police.
“Richard is committed to ensuring that ALL people in our beloved Milton and Randolph neighborhoods are valued and receive essential support, especially in the areas of public education and public safety.”
richardwells.orgAs of August 2026
Substance Use Disorder & Opioid Crisis
SupportsCalled legislation targeting illicit pill press machines one of his priorities, stating fentanyl 'could wipe out a generation' and that 'anything that we can do to put a deterrent in place, I'm in support of.'
“As a first-term representative, the bill was one of his priorities because fentanyl 'could wipe out a generation.' ... 'Anything that we can do to put a deterrent in place, I'm in support of.'”
masslive.comAs of January 2025
Education
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