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Alan Silvia

DState Representative · District 7th Bristol

On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Massachusetts House 7th Bristol

Biography

Alan Silvia is a Democratic state representative who has represented the Massachusetts House of Representatives 7th Bristol District since January 2, 2013 and is seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] Ballotpedia lists his profession as law enforcement officer, and he previously chaired the Fall River Planning Board.[1]

Alan Silvia attended B.M.C. Durfee High School and, according to Ballotpedia, holds a bachelor's degree from Northeastern University and a graduate degree from Salve Regina University.[1] Ballotpedia lists military service in the U.S. Marine Corps and a profession in law enforcement, and notes that he was previously chairman of the City of Fall River Planning Board.[1] He assumed office in the 7th Bristol District on January 2, 2013; for 2025-2026 Ballotpedia lists him on the House Ways and Means Committee and the Public Safety and Homeland Security, Public Service, Veterans and Federal Affairs, and Ways and Means joint committees.[1]

  1. 1.Alan Silvia · Ballotpedia Reference
  2. 2.Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.

Massachusetts House 7th Bristol

Alan Silvia is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Massachusetts House 7th Bristol as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.

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Votes by issue

Their recorded votes on bills that divided the chamber (unanimous votes left out), grouped by topic. A bill can sit under more than one topic. "With" and "against" compare each vote with how most Democrats voted. How topics are assigned

Where they stood out

Voted against most of their party on 11 of 92 party-divided votes on file.

Most often on: Health & care (6), Jobs & cost of living (4), Rights & public safety (1)

  • An Act prioritizing patient access to care

    Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 118–9, Republicans 0–24

    Jul 22, 2026Official record ↗

  • An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects.

    Amends the bill to bar distribution of the $22.5 million No Cost Call Trust Fund transfer until the budget secretary presents a plan to keep annual spending from the item under $10 million. (AI-written)

    Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 3–127, Republicans 25–0

    Jun 10, 2026Official record ↗

  • An Act promoting transparency and public access in state government

    What it does: Lets the State Auditor audit administrative functions of the House, Senate and joint legislative operations, sets a public-records process for legislative records, covers the governor's office under the public records…

    Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 124–3, Republicans 0–25

    Jun 3, 2026Official record ↗

  • An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements

    Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 2–130, Republicans 25–0

    Apr 29, 2026Official record ↗

  • An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements

    Amends the bill to give state, county and municipal public health and safety workers who worked in person during the COVID-19 emergency a retirement credit equal to its length (March 2020 to June 2021), with local governments opting in. (AI-written)

    Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 9–118, Republicans 25–0

    Apr 28, 2026Official record ↗

How this is counted

Their votes on the most contested roll calls

The votes in their chamber that came out closest and most divided by party, among those they voted on. How we rank

See all their split votes

Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.

H5595 · MA HOUSE

An Act prioritizing patient access to care

NoVOTED

Motion: On Engrossment

Passed 119–33·Substantive·Jul 22, 2026Roll call ↗
H5562 · MA HOUSE

An Act relative to economic development in the commonwealth

Not votingNO VOTE

Motion: On passing to be engrossed as amended

Passed 148–2·Substantive·Jul 8, 2026Roll call ↗
H5562 · MA HOUSE

An Act relative to economic development in the commonwealth

Not votingNO VOTE

Motion: On adoption of consolidated amendment A

Passed 145–6·Substantive·Jul 8, 2026Roll call ↗
H5555 · MA HOUSE

An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements

YesVOTED

Motion: On Enactment Land Taking

Passed 142–6·Substantive·Jul 1, 2026Roll call ↗
H5555 · MA HOUSE

An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements

YesVOTED

Motion: On acceptance of conference report

Passed 142–6·Substantive·Jul 1, 2026Roll call ↗
H5493 · MA HOUSE

An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects.

YesVOTED

Motion: On passing to be engrossed

Passed 154–2·Substantive·Jun 10, 2026Roll call ↗
H5493 · MA HOUSE

An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects.

YesVOTED

Motion: On adoption of amendment #12

Amends the bill to bar distribution of the $22.5 million No Cost Call Trust Fund transfer until the budget secretary presents a plan to keep annual spending from the item under $10 million. (AI-written)

Failed 28–128·Substantive·Jun 10, 2026Roll call ↗
S2726 · MA HOUSE

An Act regarding free expression

YesVOTED

Motion: On passing to be engrossed, as amended

Passed 153–3·Substantive·Jun 10, 2026Roll call ↗
S2726 · MA HOUSE

An Act regarding free expression

NoVOTED

Motion: On adoption of amendment #4

Amends the bill to let school committees remove school library materials only after a public hearing and a finding, by clear and convincing evidence, that the material has no educational, literary, artistic, personal or social value or is not age appropriate for any student. (AI-written)

Failed 23–133·Substantive·Jun 10, 2026Roll call ↗
S2726 · MA HOUSE

An Act regarding free expression

NoVOTED

Motion: On adoption of amendment #3

Failed 2–154·Substantive·Jun 10, 2026Roll call ↗

Showing 10 of 165 votes in this collection. Coverage may be incomplete; each entry links to the official record.