ECONOMY

SENATE RACE

Elizabeth Warren (Democrat)

Warren is making plans to impose a large tax on fortunes that exceed $50 million, this is estimated to generate $2.75 trillion in revenue over the course of the next ten years, the revenue will go towards student debt relief, universal childcare and a down payment for a Green New Deal.

Impose an ultra-millionaire tax on fortunes worth over $50 million
She has already helped ensure $750 million in debt relief for students who were cheated by for-profit school systems, which affected about 4,500 Massachusetts students and more than 28,000 students nationwide.

John Deaton (Republican)

Deanton wants to lower national debt and taxes for working-class families.
His plans will also help to lower housing costs and cost-of-living for working class families.

HOUSE RACES

House District 1

Richard Neal (Democrat)

Richard Neal advocates for a progressive tax system that ensures higher earners pay their fair share, while supporting tax credits for working families.
Neal also pushes for affordable housing initiatives, including the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and programs that assist first-time homebuyers, to increase access to affordable housing.
- Neal led efforts to pass the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), much of which was written in the Ways and Means Committee.
- The IRA is a historic win for American families and the planet, with provisions that will lower costs while investing in Americans’ health and our future climate security.
- This includes:
  - Generating 9 million good paying jobs
  - Investing in the IRS to ensure taxpayers are treated fairly and are able to access resources to make filing as easy as possible.

House District 2

James McGovern (Democrat)

Believes that every American family deserves to find stable, affordable, quality housing and believes in tax relief for those in need.

Believes in supporting renters and working to eliminate homelessness.
Supports the HOME program, which allows cities and towns to develop new affordable housing by leveraging private money.
Supports the creation of new affordable homes and rehabilitation of existing housing for families
Supports tax deductions for victims of scams, thefts, accidents, and other personal casualty losses.

CORNELIUS SHEA (Independent)

Concerned about inflation

House District 3

Lori Trahan (Democrat)

Believes in supporting working families, affordable housing, and assisting those experiencing homelessness.

Trahan supports expanded access to child tax credit benefits, which allows families with qualifying children to get tax breaks.
Trahan supports the increase of low-income housing.
Trahan supports federal funding for affordable housing, community development, and homeless assistance.

House District 4

Jake Auchincloss (Democrat)

Supports affordable housing and tax breaks to lower classes.

Supports funding to assist first-time house buyers, as well as homelessness prevention.
Supports housing for the aging population, specifically supportive elderly housing.
Supports the construction of new affordable housing units.
Supports low-income housing tax credit, as well as refundable child tax credit.

House District 5

Katherine Clark (Democrat)

Clark believes in raising the minimum wage and lowering taxes for the middle class.

Wants to expand the child tax credit, allowing families federally funded diapers, formula, and other necessities for children.
Supports expanding HBCUs, small businesses, and expanding pathways into STEM careers
Helped with the American Rescue Plan, Infrastructure Law, CHIPS and Science act, and the Inflation reduction act.

House District 6

Seth Moulton (Democrat)

Supports developing affordable housing and reducing inflation.

Wants to protect programs such as social security, medicare, and medicaid
Supports creating a rail system to expand public transport, and supports expanding public transport across the board.
Believes in “unconventional housing policy” involving expantionan expansion of jobs, lowering taxes and inflation, and public transportation to allow for more development of affordable housing.

House District 7

Ayanna Pressley (Democrat)

Believes in cutting interest rates on housing loans to cut costs and raise home affordability, also believes in regulating banks and lowing cost of living.

Supported legislation to expand oversight on big banks to protect consumers
Believes in canceling student debt, and working with colleges to ensure affordability
Supports development of affordable housing, especially for those with criminal records or formerly incarcerated people

House District 8

Stephen Lynch (Democrat)

Supports labor unions and higher minimum wage, considers himself and advocate for America’s working class

He wants to expand public transportation and supports the inflation reduction act
Supports expanding jobs in the US, and creating more opportunities to grow our own economy and keep inflation low
Supports expanding infrastructure funding, and wants to support affordable housing.

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Robert G. Burke (Republican)

Believes in taxes being used for education and housing as well as affordable rent.

Believes in taxes going to local schools and road repairs.
Supports opening housing up for younger generations
Believes in increased housing for Massachusetts residents, discluding all illegal immigrants

House District 9

William R. Keating (Democrat)

Rather than offering tax breaks to companies that move jobs overseas, Bill has advocated for policies that incentivize companies that create jobs here in Massachusetts.

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Dan Sullivan (Republican)

Dan plans to offer tax incentives for owner-occupied homes to support the expansion of affordable housing, particularly for first time owners.
Dan advocates for creating tax disincentives for private equity, venture capital, and foreign acquisitions of residential markets.