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Tami Gouveia
Tami Gouveia (Democratic Party) was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the 14th Middlesex District. She assumed office on January 2, 2019. She left office on January 4, 2023.
Gouveia (Democratic Party) ran for election for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. She lost in the Democratic primary on September 6, 2022.
Gouveia completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Tami Gouveia earned a bachelor’s degree from Mount Holyoke College in 1996, a masters in social work from Boston University School of Social Work in 2001, and a masters in public health from Boston University School of Public Health in 2002. Her professional experience includes working as a public health social worker. Her organizational affiliations include Acton-Boxborough Rotary Club, Acton Democratic Town Committee, and Progressive Massachusetts.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Gouveia was assigned to the following committees:
- Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Joint Committee
- Export Development Committee (decommissioned)
- Municipalities and Regional Government Joint Committee
2019-2020
Gouveia was assigned to the following committees:
- Export Development Committee (decommissioned)
- Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Joint Committee
- Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Joint Committee
- Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Joint Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Massachusetts gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022
General election
General election for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts
Kim Driscoll defeated Leah Cole Allen and Peter Everett in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kim Driscoll (D)  | 63.7 | 1,584,403 |
 | Leah Cole Allen (R) | 34.6 | 859,343 | |
| Peter Everett (L) | 1.6 | 39,244 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 2,806 | ||
| Total votes: 2,485,796 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts
Kim Driscoll defeated Eric Lesser and Tami Gouveia in the Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts on September 6, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kim Driscoll | 46.6 | 332,712 |
 | Eric Lesser | 32.7 | 233,241 | |
 | Tami Gouveia | 20.6 | 147,224 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 1,094 | ||
| Total votes: 714,271 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Adam Hinds (D)
- Scott Donohue (D)
- Bret Bero (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts
Leah Cole Allen defeated Kate Campanale in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts on September 6, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Leah Cole Allen | 52.1 | 130,962 |
 | Kate Campanale | 47.6 | 119,516 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 759 | ||
| Total votes: 251,237 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Rayla Campbell (R)
Endorsements
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2020
See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Middlesex District
Incumbent Tami Gouveia won election in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Middlesex District on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tami Gouveia (D) | 99.2 | 21,135 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 179 | ||
| Total votes: 21,314 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Middlesex District
Incumbent Tami Gouveia advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Middlesex District on September 1, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tami Gouveia | 99.8 | 11,143 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 26 | ||
| Total votes: 11,169 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Middlesex District
Tami Gouveia defeated Daniel Factor in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Middlesex District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tami Gouveia (D) | 89.6 | 16,926 |
 | Daniel Factor (Green-Rainbow Party of Massachusetts) | 9.9 | 1,877 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 80 | ||
| Total votes: 18,883 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Middlesex District
Tami Gouveia defeated Christian Krueger and Benjamin Bloomenthal in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Middlesex District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tami Gouveia | 64.3 | 4,774 |
 | Christian Krueger | 18.5 | 1,377 | |
 | Benjamin Bloomenthal | 17.2 | 1,276 | |
| Total votes: 7,427 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Tami Gouveia completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Gouveia's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I grew up in the city of Lowell and as a young person I saw the ways that bureaucratic decision-making left so many of my neighbors and friends behind. These experiences inspired in me a desire to give back to my community. Over the years I have served as the executive founder of several organizations and initiatives, including the Lowell Roundtable on Substance Abuse Prevention and the Massachusetts Chapter of the Women’s March. I am running for Lieutenant Governor to put the health, well-being, and dignity of every resident at the heart of decision-making as we tackle issues, such as COVID-19, housing, mental health, child care, and climate change. I will engage directly with municipalities around the state to amplify and support the work of local governments and community activists.
- As a social worker for 25 years, doctor of public health, and state representative, I have the expertise to get to the root causes of what’s driving our most complex problems – housing, mental health, climate change, COVID, and childcare. As the executive founder of several organizations, such as the Lowell Roundtable on Substance Abuse Prevention and the MA Women’s March, I have demonstrated I am a proactive and collaborative leader and that I will stand up to those in power to protect the health and rights of everyday people. As LG I will leverage my expertise, draw on the grit I learned while growing up in the City of Lowell, and determination as a single mother to prioritize the health, well-being and dignity of every resident.
- As a native of Lowell, the granddaughter of a union carpenter, and community organizer throughout my social work career, I have stood with labor and our working families. I have earned the reputation as being an outspoken progressive leader with a track record. As a state representative I passed harm reduction legislation to address the opioid crisis, climate change legislation, and as the lead of two working groups helped pass a fairer corporate tax system that could be invested in greening our transportation system. I have been endorsed by Progressive Mass, Our Revolution, the Massachusetts Teachers Association, and the American Federation of Teachers, among other progressive elected officials and community leaders throughout the state.
- Throughout my career I have established a track record of standing up to those in power, activating everyday people to engage in policymaking, and as a proactive leader who is able to get to the root of issues with the power of collaborative problem solving. Our municipal leaders need a liaison who understands challenges they face in the trenches and one who can get to work on Day 1 making sure that they have the support they need from the state. For example, our municipalities don’t have enough staff in their public health and police departments, in their schools and libraries, and in their DPWs. As LG I will form working groups to address the roots of these workforce shortages - childcare, housing, and mental health.
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2020
Tami Gouveia 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?
I have dedicated my whole life and career to solving the problems that families face everyday. I believe that we have the power to fix the problems our communities face if we collaborate with, listen to, and respect one another. Just as I have done my whole life, I will bring the voice of constituents to the table to advocate for education, healthcare, transportation, and the environment. Is there anything you would like to add? I have worked in partnerships and coalitions throughout my career. I have secured millions in funding to address the opioids crisis, led major health programs, and negotiated legislation with State House lawmakers, including a bill to protect youth from tobacco industry tactics which was signed by the Governor on July 27, 2018.[2] |
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| —Tami Gouveia[1] | ||
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2022
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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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See also
2022 Elections
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Cory Atkins (D) |
Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Middlesex District 2019-2023 |
Succeeded by Simon Cataldo (D) |
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