Ed Pacheco

Ed Pacheco is the Democratic candidate for the Massachusetts House of Representatives, 9th Bristol District, in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as a nonprofit director of transportation and a longtime Dartmouth and New Bedford community member.[3]

Pacheco earned a high school diploma from Bishop Stang High School, an associate degree from Fisher College in 1995 and a bachelor's degree from Southern New Hampshire University in 2022, according to Ballotpedia.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he is a father of six daughters, a homeowner and former small business owner, and a director of transportation at a nonprofit overseeing seven locations that serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.[3] He also said he was named One SouthCoast Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year in 2022 and previously worked as a Dartmouth High School security officer as a second job.[3]

Pacheco advanced from the Democratic primary on September 1, 2026.[1] In the survey, he listed his campaign priorities as holding the Department of Public Utilities accountable for rising utility costs, strengthening educator recruitment and retention with school funding beyond level state aid, and securing state support for a $50 million wastewater system replacement.[3]

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