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Kate Donaghue

DState Representative · District 19th Worcester

On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Massachusetts House 19th Worcester

Biography

Kate Donaghue is a Democratic state representative from the 19th Worcester District who has served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives since January 2023 and is seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said her priorities include health care, with a focus on substance use disorder and family caregivers, climate change and public education.[3]

Kate Donaghue graduated from Notre Dame Academy, and Ballotpedia lists a master's degree in medical technology from Northeastern University in 1983 and a master's degree in computer science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1988.[1]

Donaghue took office on January 4, 2023.[1] She is vice chair of the House Committee on Federal Funding, Policy and Accountability and also serves on the Joint Committees on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, Community Development and Small Businesses, and Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.[4] In the survey she said she wants to improve the health care system, support universal pre-kindergarten and public schools, and see Massachusetts lead on climate while federal action lags.[3]

  1. 1.Kate Donaghue - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
  2. 2.Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
  3. 3.Kate Donaghue - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
  4. 4.Kate Donaghue - Committees · Massachusetts Legislature Official record

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

Massachusetts House 19th Worcester

Kate Donaghue is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Massachusetts House 19th Worcester as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.

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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

YesVOTED

Motion: On Engrossment

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

An Act relative to economic development in the commonwealth

YesVOTED

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

YesVOTED

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.

NoVOTED

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 ↗

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