Brendan Peter Crighton
Democratic · MA · Massachusetts State Senator, Third Essex District
Brendan Peter Crighton is the Democratic incumbent candidate for Massachusetts State Senate's Third Essex District.
Where Brendan Peter Crighton stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Housing Affordability (1 record), Public Education Quality (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Filed a bill to create a Gateway Cities program for renewable energy, efficiency and electrification upgrades; the Senate sent it to study in April 2024 (Senate Bill 2109, study order S.2719).
April 8, 2024Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: malegislature.gov · researched August 9, 2026
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 1 support
Filed a bill to protect the rights of people living in Massachusetts public housing. The Housing Committee reported it favorably in August 2024, but it died in Senate Rules when the session ended (Senate Bill 857).
December 31, 2024Supports Housing Affordability
Source: malegislature.gov · researched August 9, 2026
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 1 support
Filed a bill to modernize how Massachusetts builds and pays for public schools (Senate Bill 251). In March 2024 it was replaced by a new draft, S.2659.
March 28, 2024Supports Public Education Quality
Source: malegislature.gov · researched August 9, 2026
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Co-filed a local bill letting the town of Marblehead grow its board of health from three members to five; the governor signed it in December 2025 (Chapter 90 of the Acts of 2025).
December 18, 2025
Source: malegislature.gov · researched August 9, 2026
On September 16, 2014, the Lynn City Council adopted a Public Arts Commission ordinance offered by Councillor Brendan Crighton.
September 16, 2014
Source: lynnma.gov · researched August 9, 2026
Past race Brendan Peter Crighton ran in:
- Senator in General Court - Third Essex District · September 1, 2026 · Third Essex District; Massachusetts · incumbent
Profile last researched July 24, 2026.