Massachusetts House of Representatives 22nd Middlesex District candidate surveys, 2022

This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 22nd Middlesex District who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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General election

General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 22nd Middlesex District

Incumbent Marc Lombardo defeated Teresa Nicole English in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 22nd Middlesex District on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Marc Lombardo (R)	54.3	9,224
	Teresa Nicole English (D)	45.6	7,747
	Other/Write-in votes	0.1	25

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 16,996
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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?

Teresa Nicole English (D)

It's imperative that we work together to ensure our students and teachers get the resources and state funding they need for our schools.

Climate change is affecting communities like Billerica with increased flooding, erosion, and volatile weather patterns. Billerica must have a seat at the table to address our neglected neighborhoods.

It is critical that our healthcare system works for everyone, not just for those who can afford it.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Teresa Nicole English (D)

Healthcare

Education Environment Veterans Issues

Accountability

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Teresa Nicole English (D)

My very first job was at the local youth baseball field. For $5 an hour, I would score keep little league games. From there I worked as a server in restaurants until joining the Air Force in 2001.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Teresa Nicole English (D)

a fairy godmother - all you need is imagination and a magic wand to fix all the world's problems

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Teresa Nicole English (D)

The Change by JoJo

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Teresa Nicole English (D)

I have been building relationships with current and former legislators since 2018 and will hit the ground running for Billerica.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Teresa Nicole English (D)

Compromise is always needed but that doesn't mean capitulate