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Jeanne Cahill

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Jeanne Cahill
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Democratic Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

September 1, 2020

Education

Ph.D

Bates College, 1985

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Birthplace
Greenport, N.Y.
Profession
Environmental Scientist
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Jeanne Cahill (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives to represent the 4th Middlesex District. She lost in the Democratic primary on September 1, 2020.

Cahill completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Cahill was born in Greenport, New York. She earned a Ph.D. from Bates College in 1985. Her professional experience includes working as an environmental scientist.[1]

Elections

2020

See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 4th Middlesex District

Incumbent Danielle Gregoire defeated Syed Hashmi in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 4th Middlesex District on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Danielle Gregoire (D)
 
70.9
 
13,989
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Syed Hashmi (Independent)
 
28.8
 
5,691
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.3
 
64

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 19,744
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 4th Middlesex District

Incumbent Danielle Gregoire defeated Jeanne Cahill in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 4th Middlesex District on September 1, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Danielle Gregoire
 
55.9
 
4,187
Image of Jeanne Cahill
Jeanne Cahill Candidate Connection
 
44.0
 
3,292
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
7

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 7,486
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2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Jeanne Cahill completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cahill's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am a scientist and concerned citizen who runs to improve state House process and make progress. I bring an analytic approach to resolve complex, intersecting societal issues: how we limit and respond to climate change; jumpstart the economy especially for youth and underemployed residents; in/ensure equitable health care provision; and recognize and remediate racially disproportionate economic, health, law enforcement, and environmental impacts.
  • I support government transparency and accountability
  • I delve into root causes, work with community members, and help craft sound, comprehensive, and long-lasting policy
  • I contribute expertise in environmental biology, toxicology, and environmental law and policy
Enacting Climate Future bills that 1) set goals for reducing carbon emissions and require consistent administrative practices ; 2) fund and deploy clean power sources to fuel transportation and buildings; and 3) provide cost-protection and job opportunity benefits to low-income and youth residents.

Commissioning study and outlining comprehensive legislation to de-fragment health care provision and financing

Considering justice and equity in all public policy decisions

I look up to many people, for different reasons. I appreciate those who work in the hardest jobs and strive for a better future. For those who care for others and may receive little notice or recognition. For teachers and mentors of the next generation, who give their heart and soul to the fostering of young hearts and minds. I look up to bold leaders who inspire with their words and deeds. I look up to specialists, and speakers of truth.
There are too many to enumerate.
Listening and responding to constituent concerns.
Taking bold action when needed, despite campaign finance, special interest, insider influence, or electoral consequences.
Caring, thinking, acting.
Take care of people, planet, pocketbook.
A liveable planet, a more balanced and happier society
Great question! I remember having a backyard political march with my cousins on 4th of July in 1968, and shouting "Up with Humphrey!"

I remember my father on the radio speaking about opening housing to allow people of color to live in our community, in rural NY state. I thought he was inside the kitchen radio, so probably about that same time, age five.

Watergate was the first political happening I was influenced by, as my mother had the hearings on all day. I remember clearly the evening of Aug 8, 1974 when Richard Nixon resigned.
My first job was at age 15. I worked in a luncheonette as short-order cook, server, cashier, dishwasher (by hand), and custodian.
War and Peace, curiously satisfying to get through the final chapters.
A Suitable Boy, eminently engrossing and entertaining.
The battle of Yorktown, 1781.
Affording college, paying back loans, being a parent, getting others to understand climate challenge.
Our state House and Senate work very differently. I would like to see the chambers less opposed and more functionally representative.
The state House reflects municipal and individual resident concerns, and the state Senate oversees regional integration and statewide consistency.
Yes and no. At this time, I believe politics as usual is not serving the priority concerns of people and our future. Entrenched systems of power tend to
squeeze out opportunities for newcomers, fresh perspective, and change.
Economic stability, meeting basic needs of residents, retooling and stimulating new industry, opening opportunity, mitigating and responding to climate change.
Checks and balances. At this time I see a trend toward authoritative governance, reliance on the Governor to decide how to implement open-ended legislation, not putting into place well-considered statutory goals and provisions.
Absolutely. We must work together to optimize resolution, for depth of consideration and healthy deliberation. I seek collaborative approaches in all that I do, as well as directed study to inform decision making. I work well with others for the public benefit, for honing comprehensive solutions, but not for helping pass pet funding projects.
Fair maps that reflect sensible jurisdictional boundaries. My district crosses county, state Senate district, US congressional district, and regional school district lines, and bisects or trisects town and city boundaries. In my experience this results in underrepresentation of the minor precincts of State Representative districts.

I favor following functional borders and amassing censused populations into more easily represented units. I oppose all forms of racial or politically-favored redistricting.
Yes!
I am more of a foot soldier than a general.
Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey.
No
Recently, a voter replied on my website about her health care bills and out of pocket expenses. It's a heartbreaking story to be chronically ill, ineffectively treated, and financially strapped due to out of pocket costs not covered by insurance.

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  1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 15, 2020


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