Massachusetts State House 18th Worcester District

“MA has lost its competitive edge through its approach to taxes. We face among the country's worst tax burdens.” (Campaign website (repjoemckenna.com))

“Along with our tax burden, MA has among the nation's highest costs of living. This includes utility rates, daycare costs, housing costs (to rent and buy), and groceries.” (Campaign website (repjoemckenna.com))

“I have been fortunate and humbled to have been elected to serve as the State Representative in the 18th Worcester District since 2014. Before that, I served as Chief of Staff to then Representative Peter Durant, who has since been elected to the MA Senate.” (Campaign website (repjoemckenna.com))

“Energy costs are unsustainable for many in Massachusetts, and families are asking a simple question: If my bill doubled, why? They shouldn't need a physics degree to understand the answer.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))

“I'm not a career politician, but I know what kind of person I am. I was first tested in 2001, as a young student in downtown Manhattan on September 11th.” (Campaign website (heckyeah2026.org))

“My answer to my daughter begins here, in the place I was born. The place where I first learned what community could be.” (Campaign website (heckyeah2026.org))