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Mike Connolly

DState Representative · District 26th Middlesex

On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Massachusetts House 26th Middlesex

Biography

Mike Connolly is a Democratic state representative from the 26th Middlesex District who has served since January 2017 and is seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] An attorney, he said in a Ballotpedia survey that his top priority is housing and affordability.[1][3]

Mike Connolly graduated from Norwood High School, earned a bachelor's degree from Duke University in 2003, and earned a law degree from Boston College Law School in 2009.[1] In a 2026 Ballotpedia survey, he said he was born in Dorchester, moved to public housing in Norwood, spent time in foster care while his mother recovered from health challenges, and attended Duke on a football scholarship.[3] He described his earlier work as that of an attorney, activist, organizer and legislative aide.[3]

Connolly assumed office on January 4, 2017.[1] For 2025-2026 he was vice chair of the House Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and was also assigned to the Bonding, Capital Expenditures, and State Assets; Municipalities and Regional Government; and Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development joint committees.[1] In the survey, he described himself as co-chair of the legislature's Housing for All caucus and said he supports more housing production, tenant protections, reasonable rent controls and increased taxes on the very wealthy and large corporations.[3] He advanced from the Democratic primary on September 1, 2026.[1]

  1. 1.Mike Connolly (Massachusetts) · Ballotpedia Reference
  2. 2.Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
  3. 3.Mike Connolly (Massachusetts) - 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 26th Middlesex

Mike Connolly is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Massachusetts House 26th Middlesex 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 4 of 108 party-divided votes on file.

  • 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 to promote student learning and mental health

    What it does: Requires each district to have a policy prohibiting student use of personal electronic devices during the school day, with exceptions for disability, health and emergencies, and to teach social media risks. Bars socia…

    Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 126–2, Republicans 2–23

    Apr 8, 2026Official record ↗

  • An Act relative to energy affordability, clean power and economic competitiveness

    What it does: Requires the Department of Energy Resources to return at least 70% of alternative compliance payments to ratepayers in some years, creates an online utility bill dashboard, mandates discounted rates for low- and moder…

    Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 127–2, Republicans 0–25

    Feb 26, 2026Official record ↗

  • An Act relative to energy affordability, clean power and economic competitiveness

    What it does: Requires the Department of Energy Resources to return at least 70% of alternative compliance payments to ratepayers in some years, creates an online utility bill dashboard, mandates discounted rates for low- and moder…

    Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 127–2, Republicans 0–25

    Feb 26, 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

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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 ↗

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