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Thomas M. Stanley

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Massachusetts State House District 9th Middlesex
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Thomas M. Stanley is the State Representative for the 9th Middlesex District, representing most of Waltham, and has served in the Massachusetts House since 2001. A lifelong Waltham resident, he serves as House Chair of the Joint Committee on Aging and Independence and previously served as an at-large Waltham city councillor (1997–2016, 2018–2025) and as council president. He holds degrees from MassBay Community College, Bentley University, and Suffolk University.

Where does Thomas M. Stanley stand on the issues?

Thomas M. Stanley has a recorded position on four issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.

  • Affordable Housing

    Supports

    Stanley is a recognized housing advocate - receiving WATCH CDC's Housing Advocate Award and Hearth's 2026 Housing Champion Award - and has sponsored legislation to establish a statewide affirmatively furthering fair housing framework for large-scale housing developments.

    “MA H1567 - Establishing a statewide affirmatively furthering fair housing framework ... Relative to fair housing assessments for large-scale housing developments.”

    ballotpedia.orgAs of August 2026

  • Elder & Senior Protection

    Supports

    Stanley champions improvements in care and quality of life for older adults, serving as House Chair of the Joint Committee on Aging and Independence since 2021 and sponsoring legislation on assisted living, long-term care, and elder services.

    “He also currently serves as House Chair on the Joint Committee on Aging and Independence, championing improvements for care and the quality of life for older adults.”

    tomstanley.orgAs of August 2026

  • Environment & Sustainability

    Supports

    Introduced legislation to limit commercial harvesting of the wild striped bass, which he says supports fish populations and the health of the state's waterways.

    “In 2025, he introduced a bill to limit commercial harvesting of the wild striped bass. According to Stanley, the bill supports not only fish populations but also the health of the state's waterways.”

    walthamtimes.orgAs of August 2026

  • Healthcare Access & Affordability

    Supports

    Introduced a bill asking the Health Financing Committee to create a loan-forgiveness grant program for medical students specializing in primary care, to address the state's shortage of primary care doctors.

    “Stanley introduced a bill asking the Health Financing Committee to create a loan-forgiveness grant program for medical students specializing in primary care to address the shortage of primary care doctors in the state.”

    walthamtimes.orgAs of August 2026

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Past Elections

Past Campaign

Massachusetts State House District 9th Middlesex

Primary election

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

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