Shirley Arriaga
Democratic · MA · Massachusetts State Representative, 8th Hampden District
Chicopee state representative since 2023, an Air Force veteran, and a former Chicopee High School educator and veterans liaison for Congressman Richard Neal. Her priorities are helping veterans and elders, education, and empowering women and girls.
Where Shirley Arriaga stands, based on their records
Supports
Healthcare Affordability (1 record), Environment and Public Health (2 records), Labor Rights (1 record),
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (6 records)
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 1 support
Voted for a $2.25 billion budget bill that sent $1.67 billion to MassHealth (H.4601). It passed 141-14.
October 15, 2025Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 2 support
Voted for the final 2024 clean energy bill that sped up permits for clean energy projects (S.2967). It passed 128-17.
November 14, 2024Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: malegislature.gov
Co-filed a bill (H.1307) with Rep. Manny Cruz to create a state Healthy Homes program to make homes healthier for certain residents. A committee backed it in March 2024, but the session ended with no final action.
March 14, 2024Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Labor Rights
Labor Rights · 1 support
Filed a bill (H.2065) to create a pilot program for a four-day work week. A committee backed it in November 2025 and sent it to House Ways and Means.
November 3, 2025Supports Labor Rights
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Immigration
Immigration · 1 support
Voted for a bill limiting when local police may ask about a person's immigration status (H.5305). It passed 134-21.
March 25, 2026Supports Immigration
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 6 oppose
Voted for the final state budget for fiscal year 2027 (H.5555). It passed 142-6.
July 1, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for a $2.25 billion budget bill that sent $1.67 billion to MassHealth (H.4601). It passed 141-14.
October 15, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for the final $425 million emergency shelter bill that also tightened shelter eligibility rules (H.58). It passed 127-23.
February 26, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for the final 2024 economic development bill, which authorized state borrowing for business and job programs (H.5100). It passed 137-8.
November 14, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for final passage of the Affordable Homes Act, a state borrowing bill for housing programs (H.4977). It passed 128-24.
August 1, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for a $251 million budget bill for emergency family shelters that also set a nine-month shelter stay limit (H.4582). It passed 123-35.
April 25, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties · 1 support
Voted for final passage of the law giving people in state prisons and county jails free phone calls (H.4052). It passed 132-26.
November 8, 2023Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 2 support
Filed a bill (H.4015) to promote housing stability for older adults. A committee backed it in November 2025 and sent it to House Ways and Means.
November 5, 2025Supports Housing Affordability
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for final passage of the Affordable Homes Act, a state borrowing bill for housing programs (H.4977). It passed 128-24.
August 1, 2024Supports Housing Affordability
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 2 support
Voted for the final $425 million emergency shelter bill that also tightened shelter eligibility rules (H.58). It passed 127-23.
February 26, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for a $251 million budget bill for emergency family shelters that also set a nine-month shelter stay limit (H.4582). It passed 123-35.
April 25, 2024Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 1 support
Voted for a bill banning student cellphone use in schools and limiting social media for young children (S.2581). It passed 129-25.
April 8, 2026Supports Public Education Quality
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Gun Control
Gun Control · 1 support
Voted for the final 2024 gun law, which cracked down on untraceable ghost guns (H.4885). It passed 124-33.
July 18, 2024Supports Gun Control
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Women's Reproductive Rights
Women's Reproductive Rights · 2 support
Voted for a bill letting doctors provide abortions later in pregnancy based on their medical judgment (H.5595). It passed 119-33.
July 22, 2026Supports Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for final passage of a law shielding abortion and gender-affirming care providers and patients from out-of-state investigations (S.2543). It passed 132-24.
July 31, 2025Supports Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Voted for a bill opening some legislative and governor's office records to the public while limiting the auditor's review of the Legislature (H.5469). It passed 125-28.
June 3, 2026
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for a House energy bill that cut about $1 billion from the Mass Save energy efficiency program (H.5151). It passed 128-27.
February 26, 2026
Source: malegislature.gov
Won the November 8, 2022 election for the open 8th Hampden District House seat with 8,129 votes to 4,420 for unenrolled candidate Sean Goonan.
November 8, 2022
Source: electionstats.state.ma.us
Past race Shirley Arriaga ran in:
- Massachusetts State Representative 8th Hampden District · November 3, 2026 · 8th Hampden District; Massachusetts · incumbent