Biography
Lori Childs is the Democratic candidate for the Massachusetts House of Representatives 5th Plymouth District in the November 3, 2026 general election against incumbent Republican David DeCoste.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she was elected to the Rockland Select Board.[3]
Lori Childs said in a Ballotpedia survey that she was born in Washington, D.C., attended the University of Maryland, built a career in advertising, and then ran a holistic healing center for 11 years.[3] She said she and her husband raised four children at home and that she has lived in Rockland since 2004.[3]
Before joining the Select Board, Childs said, she served on the Finance Committee.[3] She listed her campaign priorities as lowering the cost of living, responsible government, and local opportunity, and said she is also passionate about public education and care for veterans, seniors and people with disabilities.[3] She advanced from the September 1, 2026 Democratic primary, according to Ballotpedia.[2]
- 1.Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Lori Childs - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Lori Childs - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey, 2026 · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Massachusetts House 5th Plymouth
Lori Childs is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Massachusetts House 5th Plymouth as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
