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Sean Reid
Sean Reid (Democratic Party) is a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the 11th Essex District. He assumed office on January 1, 2025. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Reid (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives to represent the 11th Essex District. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Democratic primary on September 1, 2026.
Biography
Sean Reid graduated from Lynn Classical High School. He earned an associate degree from North Shore Community College and a bachelor's degree from Amherst College. His career experience includes interning with the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s Community Development Department and the Governor’s Office, working as a substitute teacher in Lynn Public Schools, serving as a real estate agent, and working as an aide and legislative director for state Sen. Brendan Crighton (D).[1]
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Reid was assigned to the following committees:
- Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee
- Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Joint Committee
- Public Health Joint Committee
- Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Joint Committee
Elections
2026
See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 11th Essex District
Incumbent Sean Reid (D) is running in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 11th Essex District on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 11th Essex District
Incumbent Sean Reid (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 11th Essex District on September 1, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sean Reid | 99.4 | 2,926 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6% | 17 | ||
| Total votes: 2,943 | |||
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Republican primary
No candidates for Massachusetts House of Representatives 11th Essex District appeared on the ballot for the Republican primary scheduled for September 1, 2026.
Endorsements
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2024
See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 11th Essex District
Sean Reid won election in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 11th Essex District on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sean Reid (D) | 96.2 | 11,228 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.8 | 438 | ||
| Total votes: 11,666 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 11th Essex District
Sean Reid defeated Hong Net in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 11th Essex District on September 3, 2024.
| Total votes: 3,287 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
A scorecard evaluates a legislator’s voting record. Its purpose is to inform voters about the legislator’s political positions. Because scorecards have varying purposes and methodologies, each report should be considered on its own merits. For example, an advocacy group’s scorecard may assess a legislator’s voting record on one issue while a state newspaper’s scorecard may evaluate the voting record in its entirety.
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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.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Massachusetts House of Representatives 11th Essex District |
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Peter Capano (D) |
Massachusetts House of Representatives 11th Essex District 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Lynn Public Schools school board, At-large |
Succeeded by - |
