Massachusetts State House 2nd Bristol District

Current seat holder: James Hawkins.

James Kimball Hawkins

James Hawkins He assumed office on April 10, 2018.

Campaign site

“I know how important thriving small businesses are. I have owned a gas station, managed a number of small businesses, and taught small business management at Roger Williams University.” (Campaign website (hawkins4rep.com))
“The need to address opioid misuse and addiction is a critical issue in all our lives, whether this crisis hits close to home or more indirectly impacts our wallets.” (Campaign website (hawkins4rep.com))
“I bring my personal values to this race. In 1999, I was recognized as a National Society of Fund Raising Professionals as partner in philanthropy for my successful fundraising efforts, and for my many years of delivering food to the homeless.” (Campaign website (hawkins4rep.com))

Andrew Nelson

Independent (Workers Party)

Andrew Nelson is a Independent (Workers Party) candidate for the Massachusetts House of Representatives in the Second Bristol District on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. According to the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth official candidate list, Andrew Nelson filed from Attleboro, Massachusetts, and qualified for the November 3, 2026 state election following the September 1, 2026 state primary.

Campaign site

“We demand a strong community that serves us, the working class.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))