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.
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Impose an ultra-millionaire tax on fortunes worth over $50 million
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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)
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Deanton wants to lower national debt and taxes for working-class families.
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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)
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Richard Neal advocates for a progressive tax system that ensures higher earners pay their fair share, while supporting tax credits for working families.
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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.
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Neal led efforts to pass the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), much of which was written in the Ways and Means Committee.
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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.
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This includes:
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Generating 9 million good paying jobs
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Investing in the IRS to ensure taxpayers are treated fairly and are able to access resources to make filing as easy as possible.
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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.
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Believes in supporting renters and working to eliminate homelessness.
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Supports the HOME program, which allows cities and towns to develop new affordable housing by leveraging private money.
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Supports the creation of new affordable homes and rehabilitation of existing housing for families
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Supports tax deductions for victims of scams, thefts, accidents, and other personal casualty losses.
House District 3
Lori Trahan (Democrat)
Believes in supporting working families, affordable housing, and assisting those experiencing homelessness.
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Trahan supports expanded access to child tax credit benefits, which allows families with qualifying children to get tax breaks.
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Trahan supports the increase of low-income housing.
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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.
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Supports funding to assist first-time house buyers, as well as homelessness prevention.
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Supports housing for the aging population, specifically supportive elderly housing.
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Supports the construction of new affordable housing units.
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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.
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Wants to expand the child tax credit, allowing families federally funded diapers, formula, and other necessities for children.
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Supports expanding HBCUs, small businesses, and expanding pathways into STEM careers
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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.
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Wants to protect programs such as social security, medicare, and medicaid
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Supports creating a rail system to expand public transport, and supports expanding public transport across the board.
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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.
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Supported legislation to expand oversight on big banks to protect consumers
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Believes in canceling student debt, and working with colleges to ensure affordability
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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
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He wants to expand public transportation and supports the inflation reduction act
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Supports expanding jobs in the US, and creating more opportunities to grow our own economy and keep inflation low
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Supports expanding infrastructure funding, and wants to support affordable housing.
Robert G. Burke (Republican)
Believes in taxes being used for education and housing as well as affordable rent.
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Believes in taxes going to local schools and road repairs.
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Supports opening housing up for younger generations
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Believes in increased housing for Massachusetts residents, discluding all illegal immigrants
House District 9
William R. Keating (Democrat)
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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.
Dan Sullivan (Republican)
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Dan plans to offer tax incentives for owner-occupied homes to support the expansion of affordable housing, particularly for first time owners.
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Dan advocates for creating tax disincentives for private equity, venture capital, and foreign acquisitions of residential markets.