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Shirley Arriaga
Shirley Arriaga (Democratic Party) is a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the 8th Hampden District. She assumed office on January 4, 2023. Her current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Arriaga (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives to represent the 8th Hampden District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Shirley Arriaga earned an associate degree in liberal arts and sciences from Springfield Technical Community College in 2009, a bachelor's degree in legal studies from the College of Our Lady of the Elms in 2015, an associate degree from the Community College of the Air Force in 2019, and a master's degree in international law and legal studies from Western New England University in 2020.[1] Arriaga served in the U.S. Air Force from 2010 to 2020.[1][2] Her career experience includes working as a community outreach specialist with Veterans Inc. and a congressional liaison with the Office of Congressman Richard E. Neal.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Arriaga was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management
- Housing Joint Committee
- Public Safety and Homeland Security Joint Committee
- Veterans and Federal Affairs Joint Committee
Elections
2024
See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 8th Hampden District
Incumbent Shirley Arriaga won election in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 8th Hampden District on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Shirley Arriaga (D) | 96.5 | 14,977 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.5 | 538 | ||
| Total votes: 15,515 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 8th Hampden District
Incumbent Shirley Arriaga advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 8th Hampden District on September 3, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Shirley Arriaga | 99.4 | 2,747 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 17 | ||
| Total votes: 2,764 | |||
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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 8th Hampden District
Shirley Arriaga defeated Sean Goonan in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 8th Hampden District on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Shirley Arriaga (D) | 64.4 | 8,129 |
| Sean Goonan (Independent) | 35.0 | 4,420 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 65 | ||
| Total votes: 12,614 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 8th Hampden District
Shirley Arriaga defeated Joel McAuliffe in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 8th Hampden District on September 6, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Shirley Arriaga | 63.7 | 3,061 |
| Joel McAuliffe | 36.2 | 1,741 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 6 | ||
| Total votes: 4,808 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Shane Brooks (D)
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Massachusetts House of Representatives 8th Hampden District |
Officeholder Massachusetts House of Representatives 8th Hampden District |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Joseph Wagner (D) |
Massachusetts House of Representatives 8th Hampden District 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
