Robyn Kennedy
Robyn Kennedy (Democratic Party) is a member of the Massachusetts State Senate, representing the 1st Worcester District. She assumed office on January 4, 2023. Her current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Kennedy (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Massachusetts State Senate to represent the 1st Worcester District. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on September 1, 2026.[source]
Biography
Robyn Kennedy was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. Kennedy graduated from Holy Name High School.[1] She earned a bachelor's degree from Assumption University in 2003 and a master's degree in public affairs from Clark University in 2021. Kennedy's career experience includes working as the associate executive director of mission, programs, and community impact of YWCA Central Massachusetts; a deputy assistant secretary for children, youth, and families of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services; and the deputy chief of staff of the Office of Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray.[1][2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Kennedy was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Committee on Juvenile and Emerging Adult Justice
- Senate Ways and Means Committee
- Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
- Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Joint Committee, Chair
- Education Joint Committee
- Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Joint Committee, Vice Chair
- Public Health Joint Committee
- Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion
- Ways and Means Joint Committee
2023-2024
Kennedy was assigned to the following committees:
- Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Joint Committee
- Cannabis Policy Joint Committee, Vice Chair
- Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Joint Committee, Chair
- Education Joint Committee
- Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Joint Committee
- Public Health Joint Committee
- Transportation Joint Committee
Elections
2026
See also: Massachusetts State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on September 1, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate 1st Worcester District
Incumbent Robyn Kennedy (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate 1st Worcester District on September 1, 2026.
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2024
See also: Massachusetts State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Massachusetts State Senate 1st Worcester District
Incumbent Robyn Kennedy won election in the general election for Massachusetts State Senate 1st Worcester District on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robyn Kennedy (D) | 97.0 | 49,613 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.0 | 1,531 | ||
| Total votes: 51,144 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate 1st Worcester District
Incumbent Robyn Kennedy advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate 1st Worcester District on September 3, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robyn Kennedy | 99.1 | 9,078 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.9 | 82 | ||
| Total votes: 9,160 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Massachusetts State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Massachusetts State Senate 1st Worcester District
Robyn Kennedy defeated Lisa Mair in the general election for Massachusetts State Senate 1st Worcester District on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robyn Kennedy (D) | 72.8 | 30,138 |
 | Lisa Mair (Independent) | 26.1 | 10,805 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.1 | 456 | ||
| Total votes: 41,399 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate 1st Worcester District
Robyn Kennedy defeated Joe Petty in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate 1st Worcester District on September 6, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robyn Kennedy | 55.6 | 8,082 |
 | Joe Petty | 44.3 | 6,434 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 13 | ||
| Total votes: 14,529 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Massachusetts General Court in 2025.
- Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance — Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization that pledges "to make government more transparent, make fiscally responsible choices, and to hold the line on taxes."
- Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals — Legislators are scored on their sponsorship of legislation related to animal issues.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Massachusetts General Court in 2024.
- Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance — Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization that pledges "to make government more transparent, make fiscally responsible choices, and to hold the line on taxes."
- Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals — Legislators are scored on their sponsorship of legislation related to animal issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Progressive Massachusetts — Legislators are scored by the organization on votes that "can show the distinction between a progressive legislator, and everyone else."
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Massachusetts General Court in 2023.
- Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance — Legislators are scored on bills related to transparency, fiscal responsibility, and holding the line on taxes.
- Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals — Legislators are scored on their sponsorship of legislation related to animal issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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