Kari MacRae

Kari MacRae

Republican Party

Candidate, Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth and Barnstable District

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Next election

November 3, 2026

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Bachelor's

Curry College, 2015

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Kari MacRae (Republican Party) is running for election to the Massachusetts State Senate to represent Plymouth and Barnstable District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.^[source]

Biography

Kari MacRae earned a bachelor's degree from Curry College in 2015.

Elections

2026

See also: Massachusetts State Senate elections, 2026

Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth and Barnstable District

Kari MacRae is running in the general election for Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth and Barnstable District on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Kari MacRae (R)

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2024

See also: Massachusetts State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth and Barnstable District

Dylan Fernandes defeated Mathew Muratore in the general election for Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth and Barnstable District on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dylan Fernandes (D)	51.2	59,137
		Mathew Muratore (R)	48.7	56,335
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	107

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 115,579
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth and Barnstable District

Dylan Fernandes advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth and Barnstable District on September 3, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dylan Fernandes	99.5	19,831
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	106

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 19,937
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth and Barnstable District

Mathew Muratore defeated Kari MacRae in the Republican primary for Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth and Barnstable District on September 3, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mathew Muratore	50.1	7,005
		Kari MacRae	49.8	6,966
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	15

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,986
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2022

See also: Massachusetts State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth and Barnstable District

Incumbent Susan Moran defeated Kari MacRae in the general election for Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth and Barnstable District on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Susan Moran (D)	56.3	49,686
		Kari MacRae (R)	43.6	38,493
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	39

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 88,218
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth and Barnstable District

Incumbent Susan Moran advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth and Barnstable District on September 6, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Susan Moran	99.8	20,356
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	50

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 20,406
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth and Barnstable District

Kari MacRae advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth and Barnstable District on September 6, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kari MacRae	99.5	11,454
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	54

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 11,508
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jack Carey (R)

Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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2022

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I currently hold a seat on the Bourne School Committee. A graduate from Curry College, Milton MA in Business Management, minor in Communications with a Human Resource focus and certification. Wife, Mother of 4, Grandmother to 5 and active member of her community. Constitutionalist, Pro 2nd Amendment, Pro-Police, Pro-1st Amendment and Parental Rights. Life long Massachusetts and Barnstable County resident. Small business owner and daughter of a Coast Guard Veteran and Retired Police Sergeant. Believes in small government, protecting individual rights, lowering taxes and fiscal responsibility in state and local government. Supports cooperation between local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. Opposes safe injection sites and will advocate for additional rehabilitation resources to serve the substance abuse community. Will promote transparency with school curriculum, ensuring curriculum is appropriate and academic based, not social justice focused.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Lower and Oppose Additional Taxes
• Increase Transparency on Beacon Hill
• Support Law Enforcement and Public Safety

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public Education and Transparency and Fiscal Responsibility on Beacon Hill

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Senator Ryan Fattman

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Kari MacRae campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth and Barnstable District	Lost primary	$30,005	$0
2022	Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth and Barnstable District	Lost general	$55,417	$0
Grand total			$85,422	$0
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

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