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Shirley Arriaga

DState Representative · District 8th Hampden

On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Massachusetts House 8th Hampden

Biography

Shirley Arriaga is a Democratic state representative who has represented the Massachusetts House of Representatives 8th Hampden District since January 4, 2023 and is seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] A U.S. Air Force veteran who served from 2010 to 2020, she earned a master's degree in international law and legal studies from Western New England University.[1]

Shirley Arriaga earned an associate degree in liberal arts and sciences from Springfield Technical Community College in 2009, a bachelor's degree in legal studies from the College of Our Lady of the Elms in 2015, an associate degree from the Community College of the Air Force in 2019, and a master's degree in international law and legal studies from Western New England University in 2020.[1] She served in the U.S. Air Force from 2010 to 2020, and her career experience includes working as a community outreach specialist with Veterans Inc. and as a congressional liaison in the office of Congressman Richard E. Neal.[1] Arriaga succeeded Joseph Wagner in the 8th Hampden District seat; for 2025-2026 Ballotpedia lists her on the House Ways and Means Committee and the Higher Education, Public Health, Veterans and Federal Affairs, and Ways and Means joint committees.[1]

  1. 1.Shirley Arriaga · 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 8th Hampden

Shirley Arriaga is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Massachusetts House 8th Hampden as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.

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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

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

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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