Kathleen LaNatra
2019 - Present
2027
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Kathleen LaNatra (Democratic Party) is a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the 12th Plymouth District. She assumed office on January 2, 2019. Her current term ends on January 6, 2027.
LaNatra (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives to represent the 12th Plymouth District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
LaNatra's professional experience includes working as a realtor, as an ACSM personal trainer, and as the owner of a specialty retail store. She served on the Kingston Recreation Commission from 2009 to 2018. She began serving on the Kingston Board of Selectmen in 2016. LaNatra is affiliated with the Kingston Democratic Town Committee, Meals on Wheels, the Kingston Council on Aging, and the Pembroke Women's Softball League. She has also served as a founding trustee on the Kingston Affordable Housing Trust, as a Kingston Community Preservation Committee member, and as a coach for the Kingston Youth Sports Organization.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
LaNatra was assigned to the following committees:
- Federal Stimulus and Census Oversight Committee (decommissioned)
- House Ways and Means Committee
- Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Joint Committee
- Health Care Financing Joint Committee, Vice Chair
- Ways and Means Joint Committee
2021-2022
LaNatra was assigned to the following committees:
- Federal Stimulus and Census Oversight Committee (decommissioned)
- House Ways and Means Committee
- Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Joint Committee
- Export Development Committee (decommissioned), House vice chair
- Ways and Means Joint Committee
2019-2020
LaNatra was assigned to the following committees:
- Election Laws Joint Committee
- Elder Affairs Joint Committee (decommissioned)
- Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Joint Committee
- Technology and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
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 12th Plymouth District
Incumbent Kathleen LaNatra defeated Eric Meschino in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Plymouth District on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Kathleen LaNatra (D) | 53.1 | 14,462 |
![]() | Eric Meschino (R) | 46.8 | 12,754 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 11 |
Total votes: 27,227 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Plymouth District
Incumbent Kathleen LaNatra advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Plymouth District on September 3, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Kathleen LaNatra | 99.4 | 4,117 |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 23 |
Total votes: 4,140 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Plymouth District
Eric Meschino advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Plymouth District on September 3, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Eric Meschino | 99.7 | 2,553 |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 7 |
Total votes: 2,560 | ||||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Plymouth District
Incumbent Kathleen LaNatra defeated Eric Meschino and Charles F. McCoy Jr. in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Plymouth District on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Kathleen LaNatra (D) | 52.4 | 10,603 |
![]() | Eric Meschino (R) | 43.3 | 8,767 | |
Charles F. McCoy Jr. (Independent) | 4.2 | 856 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 5 |
Total votes: 20,231 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Plymouth District
Incumbent Kathleen LaNatra advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Plymouth District on September 6, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Kathleen LaNatra | 99.8 | 4,118 |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 9 |
Total votes: 4,127 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Plymouth District
Eric Meschino advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Plymouth District on September 6, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Eric Meschino | 99.9 | 2,561 |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 2 |
Total votes: 2,563 | ||||
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2020
See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Plymouth District
Incumbent Kathleen LaNatra defeated Summer Schmaling in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Plymouth District on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Kathleen LaNatra (D) | 54.7 | 14,338 |
Summer Schmaling (R) | 45.2 | 11,850 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 20 |
Total votes: 26,208 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Plymouth District
Incumbent Kathleen LaNatra advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Plymouth District on September 1, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Kathleen LaNatra | 99.5 | 6,626 |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 31 |
Total votes: 6,657 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Plymouth District
Summer Schmaling advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Plymouth District on September 1, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Summer Schmaling | 99.5 | 2,726 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 15 |
Total votes: 2,741 | ||||
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2018
General election
General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Plymouth District
Kathleen LaNatra defeated Joseph Truschelli in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Plymouth District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Kathleen LaNatra (D) | 52.5 | 10,581 |
Joseph Truschelli (R) | 47.5 | 9,560 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 5 |
Total votes: 20,146 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Plymouth District
Kathleen LaNatra advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Plymouth District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Kathleen LaNatra | 100.0 | 2,784 |
Total votes: 2,784 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Plymouth District
Joseph Truschelli defeated Summer Schmaling in the Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Plymouth District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Joseph Truschelli | 50.7 | 1,901 | |
Summer Schmaling | 49.3 | 1,849 |
Total votes: 3,750 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Kathleen LaNatra did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Kathleen LaNatra did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
“ | What is your political philosophy?
My time as a small business owner, elected official, and mother has heightened my awareness of the challenges our community faces. Drawing on my success in business, I will embrace a pragmatic approach to the most pressing issues in the 12th Plymouth District. I’m a Democrat, but I’ll work with whoever I have to in order to serve my constituents. Helping improve lives for working people in Southeastern Massachusetts isn’t about political party—it’s about getting the job done for everyone. On Beacon Hill, my top priorities will be supporting sustainable economic development, effectively funding our public schools, protecting our environment from climate change, and advocating for our first responders.[2] |
” |
—Kathleen LaNatra[1] |
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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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2020
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In 2020, the Massachusetts State Legislature was in session from January 1 to January 5.
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2019
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In 2019, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 2 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Massachusetts General Court was in formal session from January 3 to July 31. The legislature was in informal session from August 1 to December 31.
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See also
2024 Elections
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Preceded by - |
Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Plymouth District 2019-Present |
Succeeded by - |