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Jacob Oliveira
2023 - Present
2027
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Jacob Oliveira (Democratic Party) is a member of the Massachusetts State Senate, representing Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester District. He assumed office on January 4, 2023. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Oliveira (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Massachusetts State Senate to represent Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Oliveira was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, and lives in Ludlow, Massachusetts. Oliveira graduated from Ludlow High School in 2004. He earned a bachelor's degree in government from Framingham State University in 2008.[1][2] Oliveira's career experience includes working as an assistant executive officer with the Massachusetts State Universities Council of Presidents, a middle-school teacher, and a legislative aide with the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[1][2][3] He has been affiliated with the LUSO Federal Credit Union, Massachusetts Association of School Committees, and National School Boards Association.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Oliveira was assigned to the following committees:
- Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Joint Committee
- Election Laws Joint Committee
- Joint Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management
- Financial Services Joint Committee
- Municipalities and Regional Government Joint Committee, Chair
- Public Health Joint Committee, Vice Chair
- Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development Joint Committee, Vice Chair
2021-2022
Oliveira was assigned to the following committees:
- Human Resources and Employee Engagement Committee
- Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee
- Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Joint Committee
- Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Joint Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Massachusetts State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Massachusetts State Senate Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester District
Incumbent Jacob Oliveira won election in the general election for Massachusetts State Senate Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester District on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jacob Oliveira (D) | 98.0 | 68,420 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.0 | 1,380 | ||
| Total votes: 69,800 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester District
Incumbent Jacob Oliveira advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester District on September 3, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jacob Oliveira | 99.6 | 13,107 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 54 | ||
| Total votes: 13,161 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Oliveira in this election.
2022
See also: Massachusetts State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Massachusetts State Senate Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester District
Jacob Oliveira defeated William E. Johnson in the general election for Massachusetts State Senate Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester District on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jacob Oliveira (D) | 56.3 | 37,410 |
| William E. Johnson (R) | 43.7 | 29,027 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 31 | ||
| Total votes: 66,468 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester District
Jacob Oliveira defeated Sydney Levin-Epstein in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester District on September 6, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jacob Oliveira | 64.9 | 12,932 |
| Sydney Levin-Epstein | 35.0 | 6,974 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 30 | ||
| Total votes: 19,936 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Massachusetts State Senate Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester District
William E. Johnson advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts State Senate Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester District on September 6, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | William E. Johnson | 99.4 | 6,327 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 38 | ||
| Total votes: 6,365 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- John Harding (R)
2020
See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 7th Hampden District
Jacob Oliveira defeated James Harrington in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 7th Hampden District on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jacob Oliveira (D) | 50.3 | 11,262 |
| James Harrington (R) | 49.5 | 11,093 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 36 | ||
| Total votes: 22,391 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 7th Hampden District
Jacob Oliveira advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 7th Hampden District on September 1, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jacob Oliveira | 98.3 | 6,794 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.7 | 116 | ||
| Total votes: 6,910 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 7th Hampden District
James Harrington advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 7th Hampden District on September 1, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | James Harrington | 96.9 | 1,924 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.1 | 61 | ||
| Total votes: 1,985 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Jacob Oliveira did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Jacob Oliveira completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Oliveira's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Jake was elected to the Ludlow School Committee in 2009 and has served for 11 years-persistently fighting for educational equity. Jake rose through the ranks of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees to become the youngest President of this statewide organization in 2016. At the national level, he has represented the eleven states of the Northeast on the National School Boards Association's board of directors since 2015.
In his professional career, Jake serves as the Assistant Executive Officer of the Massachusetts State Universities Council of Presidents, which represents the interests of the nine state universities. Jake understands the workings and power dynamics of the State House, having worked there early in his career as the legislative director for then-State Representative Michael Rodrigues.
Jake's immediate family members are all proud graduates of Ludlow High School-his sister Georgina (2011), Mom Carol (1971), grandmother Lena (1943), and Dad Richard (1967). Family is very important to Jake, and he credits his dad, Ludlow High School math teacher Rich Oliveira, for instilling his passion for public education.- Rebuilding and Modernizing Our Economy
- Expanding Access to and Investing in Public Education
- Rebuild Our Aging Infrastructure
Jake believes a well-educated workforce is critical to the success of our Commonwealth and region. As our State Representative, Jake will ensure our Commonwealth invests in each level of education - early childhood, K-12, career/technical, and public higher education.
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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
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Candidate Massachusetts State Senate Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester District |
Officeholder Massachusetts State Senate Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester District |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 15, 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Jake Oliveira for State Representative, "About Jake," accessed January 18, 2021
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Jack Oliveira," accessed April 20, 2023
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Massachusetts State Senate Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester District 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Thomas Petrolati (D) |
Massachusetts House of Representatives 7th Hampden District 2021-2023 |
Succeeded by Aaron Saunders (D) |
