Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk and Plymouth District: candidates

Current seat holder: John Keenan.

John F. Keenan

John Keenan He assumed office on January 5, 2011.

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“Proud that the Commonwealth has led this fight by passing many first-in-the-nation laws that are now showing results, he knows that despite the progress we have made, much work remains.” (Campaign website (senatorjohnkeenan.com))

“This legislation will protect our residents from abuse and exploitation online and hold people accountable for sharing private photos without permission.” (Massachusetts Legislature Press Room (malegislature.gov))

“After so many years of hard work, we are finally at a stage where we can bring closure to those who continue to suffer the consequences, and live under the threat of, revenge pornography and abusive control.” (Massachusetts Legislature Press Room (malegislature.gov))

Alexander Mendez

Alexander Mendez is a Independent (Independent) candidate for the Massachusetts State Senate in the Norfolk & Plymouth District on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. According to the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth official candidate list, Alexander Mendez filed from Quincy, Massachusetts, and qualified for the November 3, 2026 state election following the September 1, 2026 state primary.

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“So, as a state, we should create and fund an easily accessible, no-cost UMass Trades and Engineering School to help train this workforce and build our state’s sustainable future.” (Campaign website (mendezforsenate.com))

“With a well-funded, well designed, and easily accessible trades and engineering school, we can introduce more students to a variety of trades, provide them with general and specialized skills, and offer more advanced engineering degrees - which will ultimately create the workforce we need to build a better future for all of us.” (Campaign website (mendezforsenate.com))

“With this well-funded program, we can more efficiently dedicate our tax dollars directly to service, staff, and childcare (and not inflated profits).” (Campaign website (mendezforsenate.com))