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Adam Scanlon
Adam Scanlon (Democratic Party) is a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the 14th Bristol District. He assumed office on January 6, 2021. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Scanlon (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives to represent the 14th Bristol District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Adam Scanlon was born in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Scanlon earned a bachelor's degree from Framingham State University in 2019.[1] His career experience includes working for a nonprofit in Boston.[2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Scanlon was assigned to the following committees:
- Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, Vice Chair
- Community Development and Small Businesses Joint Committee
- Judiciary Joint Committee
- Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion
2021-2022
Scanlon was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Bristol District
Incumbent Adam Scanlon defeated David Cannata in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Bristol District on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Adam Scanlon (D) | 55.9 | 12,478 |
![]() | David Cannata (R) | 44.0 | 9,823 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 4 |
Total votes: 22,305 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Bristol District
Incumbent Adam Scanlon advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Bristol District on September 3, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Adam Scanlon | 99.8 | 2,828 |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 5 |
Total votes: 2,833 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Bristol District
David Cannata advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Bristol District on September 3, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | David Cannata | 99.4 | 1,229 |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 8 |
Total votes: 1,237 | ||||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Scanlon in this election.
2022
See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Bristol District
Incumbent Adam Scanlon won election in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Bristol District on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Adam Scanlon (D) | 98.5 | 11,212 |
Other/Write-in votes | 1.5 | 169 |
Total votes: 11,381 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Bristol District
Incumbent Adam Scanlon advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Bristol District on September 6, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Adam Scanlon | 99.9 | 3,013 |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 2 |
Total votes: 3,015 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Bristol District
No candidate advanced from the primary.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
William Edward Ross Hymon (Write-in) | 66.7 | 110 | ||
Patrick Westaway McCue (Write-in) | 18.8 | 31 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 14.5 | 24 |
Vote totals may be incomplete for this race. | ||||
Total votes: 165 | ||||
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2020
See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Bristol District
Adam Scanlon defeated John Simmons in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Bristol District on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Adam Scanlon (D) ![]() | 54.4 | 12,406 |
John Simmons (R) | 45.5 | 10,380 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 12 |
Total votes: 22,798 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Bristol District
Adam Scanlon defeated Patrick Reynolds in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Bristol District on September 1, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Adam Scanlon ![]() | 50.8 | 3,267 |
Patrick Reynolds | 49.0 | 3,149 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 9 |
Total votes: 6,425 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Bristol District
D. Michael Lennox advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Bristol District on September 1, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | D. Michael Lennox | 99.2 | 1,683 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 14 |
Total votes: 1,697 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2024
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2022
Adam Scanlon did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Adam Scanlon completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Scanlon's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|From an early age, I knew I wanted to help people from all walks of life. My first opportunity as a community advocate was at the age of 17 when threats of cuts to the North Attleboro education budget were discussed. I reached out to the town's Finance Committee and advocated for the importance of the programs on the chopping block. Fortunately, the Finance Committee agreed to restore the funding for these vital programs. I realized the importance of President Kennedy's words, "Anyone can make a difference, and everyone should try". I believed that it was time for a new perspective in leadership, someone with new bold ideas. In 2017, I announced my intentions to run for School Committee.
As a School Committee member, I collectively oversaw and advocated for several successful initiatives. These included the rollout of 1:1 devices, social and emotional learning, increased transparency, updating curriculum, and long-term planning. Additionally, I advocated and saw to increases in student leadership positions and worked with state legislators to ensure a grant for the school district. I have developed positive relations with those in the teacher's union by assisting in contract negotiation- A fairer state government...Beacon Hill continues to be behind the times when it comes to keeping residents informed. The Massachusetts legislature continues to expect every community to abide by the Open Meeting Law, however it won't hold itself to the same standard. Massachusetts legislators also refuse to release how they voted in various legislative committees. Additionally, the legislature again exempts itself from the public records law while expecting all cities and towns to follow it. Legislators also meet privately in executive session to discuss important priorities of the Commonwealth, such as the budget. Leadership must come from the top down, as your State Rep. I will seek a change in statehouse culture. I would be committed to
- Tax Fairness...Massachusetts's tax system continues to widen inequity by maintaining a "regressive" tax infrastructure. Middle and lower income earners are paying a much higher share than those at the top 1%. . While a majority of taxes in Massachusetts have a single, uniform rate-for example, regardless of income, people all pay the same 5.05 percent income tax rate and 6.25 percent sales tax-different income groups nonetheless pay very different portions of their incomes in state and local taxes. On average, Massachusetts families with the lowest incomes contribute a larger percentage of their incomes in state and local taxes than do households in the top 20 percent of incomes. In fact, those with the highest incomes contribute the lowest
- Education...Providing a quality education to all students has always been a close ideal of mine. The district continues to deal with a state funding formula that is not equitable to our region. As your State Representative, I would strive every day to fight as much as possible for our students and teachers. I would also fight against unfunded mandates that have a detrimental effect on our district. I would also attempt to work with other legislators to reshape the assessment process that it is more conducive to the everyday teachings in the classroom. Teachers and staff know more than anyone else on what is best to educate our kids, not government bureaucrats. North Attleboro has been very successful in embedding social and emotional core c
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2024
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In 2024, the Massachusetts State Legislature was in session from January 3 to December 31. Formal session ended on July 31, 2024 and an informal session was convened from August 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.
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2023
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In 2023, the Massachusetts State Legislature was in session from January 4 to November 15.
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2022
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In 2022, the Massachusetts State Legislature was in session from January 5 to August 1.
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2021
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In 2021, the Massachusetts State Legislature was in session from January 6 to January 4.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Bristol District |
Officeholder Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Bristol District |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 28, 2020
- ↑ The Sun-Chronicle, "Adam Scanlon of North Attleboro keeps winning streak alive with 14th House District victory," November 5, 2020
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Preceded by Elizabeth Poirier (R) |
Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Bristol District 2021-Present |
Succeeded by - |