Michael Joseph Nicholson
Michael Joseph Nicholson is a Democratic candidate for the Massachusetts House of Representatives in the Second Worcester District on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. According to the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth official candidate list, Michael Joseph Nicholson filed from Gardner, Massachusetts, and qualified for the November 3, 2026 state election following the September 1, 2026 state primary.
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“Cities and Towns across Massachusetts are struggling with tighter and tighter budgets which is putting more and more pressure on local services and taxpayers. I think Beacon Hill could benefit from more insight into the struggles facing municipalities.”
(Campaign website (michaelnicholsonma.com)) “I see the affordability and the housing crisis play out for my constituents every day. More and more people are finding themselves unable to afford bills, rent, and mortgages.”
(Campaign website (michaelnicholsonma.com)) “To get at the heart of the issues facing our district and the Commonwealth as a whole, we need people who can bring firsthand experience and solutions. With my experience in town and city government and as a lifelong resident of this area, I am uniquely qualified to serve in this role and will be ready to hit the ground running on day one.”
(Campaign website (michaelnicholsonma.com))John D. Reilly, Jr.
Unenrolled
John D. Reilly, Jr. is a Unenrolled candidate for the Massachusetts House of Representatives in the Second Worcester District on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. According to the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth official candidate list, John D. Reilly, Jr. filed from Ashburnham, Massachusetts, and qualified for the November 3, 2026 state election following the September 1, 2026 state primary.
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“Throughout my career, I have worked in technology, media, legal services, and business. I have been recognized as Worcester's Best DJ seven times, worked with major companies including MTV, Google, and Android, and gained experience in budgeting, marketing, technology, and customer service.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026)) “My campaign is about putting the people of the Second Worcester District first. For too long, politics has become more focused on parties and special interests than on the families, workers, seniors, veterans, and small businesses who make our communities strong.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026)) “I believe state government should be transparent, accessible, and accountable to the people it serves. Residents deserve to know how decisions are made, how their tax dollars are spent, and that every public official is held to the same ethical standards.”
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