Theodore T. Semesnyei
Republican · MA
Ted Semesnyei is an Amesbury economist and consultant who served eight years on the Amesbury Planning Board. His priorities are more openness in state government, a lower cost of living, and more local aid.
Where Theodore T. Semesnyei stands, based on their records
Supports
Healthcare Affordability (1 record), Anti-Corruption (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 1 support
Wrote a public letter calling COVID-19 vaccine mandates and the firing of unvaccinated workers a dark episode, and urged Medicare for All instead.
February 2, 2022Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: newburyportnews.com
Track record — Anti-Corruption
Anti-Corruption · 1 support
Wrote a public letter backing an audit of the Legislature and an end to the public records law exemptions for the governor, Legislature, and courts.
May 9, 2026Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: newburyportnews.com
Track record — General
General · 9 records
Wrote a public letter questioning COVID-19 shots for babies and backing an end to fluoride in Newburyport's water, after attending city Board of Health meetings on it.
April 17, 2025
Source: newburyportnews.com
Wrote a public letter saying family courts favor the richer, better-connected parent in contested divorces and calling for standard divorce agreements.
December 23, 2024
Source: newburyportnews.com
Wrote a public letter urging voters to back independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for president.
August 19, 2024
Source: newburyportnews.com
Finished third of four in the 2023 Amesbury mayoral preliminary election with 181 votes.
September 19, 2023
Source: newburyportnews.com
Wrote a public letter defending the local group Citizens for Responsible Education after news coverage linked it to a mass shooting in Colorado.
December 2, 2022
Source: newburyportnews.com
Finished third of four in the 2019 Amesbury mayoral preliminary election with 227 votes, running as the only candidate against the new elementary school plan.
September 17, 2019
Source: newburyportnews.com
Wrote a public letter saying Amesbury leaders had settled behind the scenes on moving Amesbury Elementary School to Woodsom Farm while claiming a public review was still open.
June 29, 2018
Source: newburyportnews.com
Served as chair of the Amesbury Planning Board and, in a joint session with the City Council, voted for Robert LaPlante to fill a board vacancy; LaPlante won 8-6.
February 11, 2014
Source: amesburyma.gov
Lost the 2011 race for Amesbury mayor to incumbent Thatcher Kezer, 41% to 59%, while serving on the city's Planning Board.
November 8, 2011
Source: newburyportnews.com
Past races Theodore T. Semesnyei ran in:
- Senator in General Court · November 3, 2026 · Second Essex and Middlesex District; Massachusetts
- Senator in General Court · September 1, 2026 · Second Essex and Middlesex District; Massachusetts