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Sokhary Chan Chau

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What is Sokhary Chan Chau running for?

Sokhary Chan Chau is not currently running for office on Civoren.

Most recent race
Massachusetts State House District 18th Middlesex

Sokhary Chau survived the Cambodian Killing Fields and arrived in Lowell in 1985 with his family. Raised by a single mother with six siblings, he became co-founder of a downtown Lowell mortgage company. He served as Lowell School Committee Chair, City Councilor, and Mayor of Lowell — the first Cambodian American mayor in the United States.

Where does Sokhary Chan Chau stand on the issues?

Sokhary Chan Chau has a recorded position on six issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.

  • Affordable Housing

    Supports

    Advocates a balanced housing approach: real tenant protections, new affordable housing production alongside market-rate development, down payment assistance programs for first-time homebuyers, and ensuring seniors are not pushed out of their neighborhoods.

    “I will fight for real tenant protections to ensure that stability isn't a luxury. No one should face the constant threat of displacement due to rapidly escalating costs.”

    sokharychau.comAs of August 2026

  • Government Transparency & Accountability

    Supports

    Supports the voter-approved legislative audit, ending the Legislature's public records exemption, opening committee markup sessions to the public, and stricter campaign finance and dark money disclosure.

    “I will fight to ensure that the State Auditor has the clear authority to examine legislative spending and performance, as the voters intended.”

    sokharychau.comAs of August 2026

  • Healthcare Access & Affordability

    Supports

    Supports protecting and expanding MassHealth, strengthening community health centers such as the Lowell Community Health Center, investing in urgent care and behavioral health crisis alternatives to reduce emergency room waits, and funding medical interpreters and culturally competent care.

    “I will be a fierce advocate for protecting MassHealth. I will fight to ensure that administrative red tape doesn't cause our most vulnerable residents-especially our seniors and those in transition-to lose their lifeline.”

    sokharychau.comAs of August 2026

  • Jobs & Job Creation

    Supports

    Supports ensuring the Lowell Innovation Network Corridor's projected 2,000 permanent jobs and $3.7 billion in local economic impact stay in Lowell, expanding apprenticeships and workforce training through UMass Lowell and Middlesex Community College, and cutting red tape for small businesses.

    “I will fight to ensure these opportunities don't just pass through our city, but stay within it.”

    sokharychau.comAs of August 2026

  • K-12 Education

    Supports

    Supports closing the Gateway Cities school funding gap (about $15.5 million more annually for Lowell), expanding after-school programs, putting mental health support in every school, and fully funding English language learner services.

    “Closing this gap would bring $15.5 Million more to Lowell every single year-resources that belong in our classrooms, not sitting in a State account.”

    sokharychau.comAs of August 2026

  • Public Safety

    Supports

    Supports fully resourcing police, fire, and EMS; expanding mental health crisis teams such as the Restoration Center of Greater Lowell; funding youth violence prevention and social-emotional learning programs; and directing state resources to opioid outreach and harm reduction teams.

    “Real public safety isn't just about responding to crime; it's about building a community where crime is prevented before it happens.”

    sokharychau.comAs of August 2026

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Past Elections

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Massachusetts State House District 18th Middlesex

Primary election

Massachusetts State House District 18th Middlesex, MAEnded 9/1/2026· Democratic Party

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