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Mary S. Keefe

Democratic · MA · State Representative, 15th Worcester District

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Mary S. Keefe has represented the 15th Worcester District in the Massachusetts House since 2013 and led the Pleasant Street Neighborhood Network Center for 12 years before that. Her priorities include criminal justice reform and education.

Where Mary S. Keefe stands, based on their records

Supports

Healthcare Affordability (6 records), Environment and Public Health (13 records), Labor Rights (7 records),

Opposes

Government Spending Reduction (11 records)

Campaign Finance Information — State Representative 15th Worcester District

Campaign Finance Information

Data last updated September 26, 2026

Raised
$34,327
Spent
$22,794
Cash on hand
$44,810

Donor breakdowns reflect itemized receipts reported to the Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance. Totals are official bank-report year-to-date figures where available (otherwise sums of itemized receipts) and can include money not shown in the breakdowns.

Top disclosed occupations of direct donors

  • Retired$6,570
  • Not Employed$3,275
  • Executive Director$2,350
  • Health Care Administrator$1,000
  • Vice President$1,000
Direct contributions by size
  • $1,000-$4,999$7,000
  • $500-$999$2,500
  • $250-$499$3,800
  • $100-$249$11,675
  • $1-$99$2,388

Source: Massachusetts OCPF · 2026 cycle · api.ocpf.us

Track record

Track record — Healthcare Affordability

Healthcare Affordability · 6 support
  • Voted for engrossment of H5595, a bill prioritizing patient access to care.

    July 22, 2026Supports Healthcare Affordability

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Voted for H5443, a bill increasing access to epinephrine.

    May 20, 2026Supports Healthcare Affordability

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H1377 on a nurse-practitioner residency program at community health centers.

    February 27, 2025Supports Healthcare Affordability

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H1210 on a nurse-practitioner residency program at community health centers.

    February 16, 2023Supports Healthcare Affordability

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H1283 on a nurse-practitioner residency program at community health centers.

    March 29, 2021Supports Healthcare Affordability

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H1170 on a nurse-practitioner residency program at community health centers.

    January 22, 2019Supports Healthcare Affordability

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Track record — Environment and Public Health

Environment and Public Health · 13 support
  • Voted for H5441, a bill on newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus.

    May 20, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H981 on a commission to examine pollinator health.

    February 27, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Voted for the S2967 conference report on clean-energy grid and permitting changes.

    November 14, 2024Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H843 on a commission to examine pollinator health.

    February 16, 2023Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H956 on a commission to examine pollinator health.

    March 29, 2021Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Voted for the next-generation Massachusetts climate-policy bill.

    March 18, 2021Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

  • Voted for a bill setting a roadmap to net-zero emissions by 2050.

    January 28, 2021Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

  • Voted for the conference report on a climate-policy bill.

    January 4, 2021Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

  • Voted for a bill setting Massachusetts climate policy.

    July 31, 2020Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

  • Voted for a GreenWorks environmental bond bill.

    July 24, 2019Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H818 on a commission to examine pollinator health.

    January 22, 2019Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H1938 on cardiac-arrest care guidelines.

    January 22, 2019Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H2926 on a commission to examine pollinator health.

    January 23, 2017Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Track record — Labor Rights

Labor Rights · 7 support
  • Filed a petition for H1909 on a workforce-development fund for communities affected by incarceration.

    February 16, 2023Supports Labor Rights

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Signed a letter urging Tenet Healthcare to stop permanently replacing striking St. Vincent Hospital nurses and resume contract negotiations.

    May 27, 2021Supports Labor Rights

    Source: mcgovern.house.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H2008 on a workforce-development fund for communities affected by incarceration.

    March 29, 2021Supports Labor Rights

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H1651 on a workforce-development fund for communities affected by incarceration.

    January 22, 2019Supports Labor Rights

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Voted for a package increasing the minimum wage and providing paid leave.

    June 20, 2018Supports Labor Rights

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

  • Voted for the conference report raising the minimum wage.

    June 18, 2014Supports Labor Rights

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

  • Voted for a bill raising the Massachusetts minimum wage to $10.50.

    April 2, 2014Supports Labor Rights

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

Track record — Anti-Corruption

Anti-Corruption · 1 support
  • Voted for a campaign-finance disclosure bill.

    June 25, 2014Supports Anti-Corruption

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

Track record — Government Spending Reduction

Government Spending Reduction · 11 oppose
  • Voted for H5500, the fiscal 2027 Massachusetts House budget.

    April 29, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Voted for H5264, a fiscal 2026 supplemental appropriations bill.

    March 18, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Voted for H5100, an economic-development bill authorizing nearly $4 billion in spending.

    November 14, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

  • Voted against a budget amendment defunding no-cost prison phone calls.

    April 25, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

  • Voted for the fiscal 2024 Massachusetts budget conference report.

    July 31, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

  • Voted for a GreenWorks environmental bond bill.

    July 24, 2019Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

  • Voted for a state housing-bond bill.

    May 23, 2018Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

  • Voted for the fiscal 2019 House budget.

    April 26, 2018Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

  • Voted for the fiscal 2018 Massachusetts budget conference report.

    July 7, 2017Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

  • Voted for the fiscal 2016 Massachusetts budget conference report.

    July 8, 2015Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

  • Voted for the fiscal 2015 Massachusetts budget conference report.

    June 30, 2014Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control

Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 support
  • Filed a petition for H1429 on controlled-substance law enforcement and penalties.

    January 20, 2015Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H2154 on lap-shoulder belts on school buses.

    January 22, 2013Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Track record — Housing Affordability

Housing Affordability · 5 support
  • Joined the petition for H3560 on alternatives to foreclosure.

    January 22, 2019Supports Housing Affordability

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Voted for a state housing-bond bill.

    May 23, 2018Supports Housing Affordability

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H550 on good-faith foreclosure mediation by banks.

    January 23, 2017Supports Housing Affordability

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H888 on good-faith foreclosure mediation by banks.

    January 20, 2015Supports Housing Affordability

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Joined the petition for H947 on foreclosure mediation for homeowners.

    January 22, 2013Supports Housing Affordability

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Track record — Social Programs and Welfare

Social Programs and Welfare · 6 support
  • Voted against a budget amendment imposing a three-month residency rule for emergency shelter.

    April 26, 2024Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

  • Joined the petition for H3381 on an emergency-aid fund for Massachusetts artists.

    March 29, 2021Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Joined the petition for H1705 on community juvenile-justice programs for vulnerable youth.

    March 29, 2021Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Joined the petition for H1402 on support services for youth at risk of offending or reoffending.

    January 22, 2019Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Joined the petition for H2942 on an emergency-aid fund for Massachusetts artists.

    January 22, 2019Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Voted for a preference for veterans in public housing.

    October 30, 2013Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

Track record — Public Education Quality

Public Education Quality · 5 support
  • Filed a petition for H620 on educational rights for incarcerated youth.

    February 27, 2025Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Spoke at a Quinsigamond Community College legislative town hall about the college’s students and programs.

    May 16, 2022Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: qcc.edu · researched September 25, 2026

  • Joined the petition for H586 on public-school funding and the foundation budget review commission.

    January 22, 2019Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H281 on diplomas for students who meet graduation requirements except a standardized-test score.

    January 23, 2017Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H418 on diplomas for students who meet graduation requirements except a standardized-test score.

    January 20, 2015Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Track record — Election Integrity

Election Integrity · 2 support
  • Voted for H5093, a bill addressing election misinformation.

    February 11, 2026Supports Election Integrity

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Voted for a bill making vote by mail permanent in Massachusetts.

    January 27, 2022Supports Election Integrity

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

Track record — Personal Income Tax Reduction

Personal Income Tax Reduction · 1 support
  • Voted for the House tax-reform package with dependent credits and other tax changes.

    April 13, 2023Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

Track record — Data Privacy

Data Privacy · 1 support
  • Voted for S2619, the Massachusetts data-privacy bill.

    June 4, 2026Supports Data Privacy

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Track record — Civil Rights

Civil Rights · 4 support
  • Joined the petition for H1811 on automated sealing of criminal records.

    February 27, 2025Supports Civil Rights

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H1598 on sealing certain criminal records.

    February 16, 2023Supports Civil Rights

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Voted to override the governor’s veto of driver licenses for eligible residents without lawful immigration status.

    June 8, 2022Supports Civil Rights

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

  • Voted for a bill allowing eligible residents without lawful immigration status to apply for driver licenses.

    May 26, 2022Supports Civil Rights

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

Track record — Corporate Accountability

Corporate Accountability · 6 support
  • Signed a letter urging Tenet Healthcare to stop permanently replacing striking St. Vincent Hospital nurses and resume contract negotiations.

    May 27, 2021Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: mcgovern.house.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H3076 on penalties for debarred public contractors.

    January 23, 2017Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H1427 on penalties for debarred contractors that illegally take contracts.

    January 20, 2015Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H1421 on penalties for debarred contractors that illegally take contracts.

    January 22, 2013Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H1422 on penalties for debarred contractors that take public contracts.

    January 22, 2013Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H1423 on penalties for debarred contractors that take public contracts.

    January 22, 2013Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

Track record — General

General · 61 records
  • Voted for H5151, a bill on energy affordability and clean power.

    February 26, 2026

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Joined Worcester leaders in endorsing Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll for reelection.

    February 10, 2026

    Source: maurahealey.com · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H252 on Department of Transitional Assistance community service areas.

    February 27, 2025

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Joined the petition for H1220 on motor-vehicle insurance premiums.

    February 27, 2025

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Joined the petition for H3592 on local public-art and community-engagement commissions.

    February 27, 2025

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Joined the petition for H124 on pesticides used around schools and child-care facilities.

    February 27, 2025

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H1812 on access to parole hearings.

    February 27, 2025

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H1813 on temporary custody of parolees.

    February 27, 2025

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H2878 on Group 4 retirement classification for transitional parole officers.

    February 27, 2025

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Joined the petition for H1683 on prostitution-law changes.

    February 27, 2025

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Joined the petition for H1219 on surcharges on motor-vehicle insurance premiums.

    February 27, 2025

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Voted against a House-rules amendment placing House finances under the State Auditor.

    February 25, 2025

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

  • Testified before the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development about public art legislation.

    September 18, 2023

    Source: instatrac.com · researched September 25, 2026

  • Joined the petition for H1065 on surcharges on motor-vehicle insurance premiums.

    February 16, 2023

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Joined the petition for H187 on Department of Transitional Assistance community service areas.

    February 16, 2023

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Joined the petition for H811 on pesticides used around schools and child-care facilities.

    February 16, 2023

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Joined the petition for H3246 on local public-art and community-engagement commissions.

    February 16, 2023

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H2856 on corporate tax rates.

    February 16, 2023

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Joined the petition for H1597 on support for sex-trade survivors.

    February 16, 2023

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H2569 on Group 4 retirement classification for transitional parole officers.

    February 16, 2023

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H2348 on military-grade equipment held by law-enforcement agencies.

    February 16, 2023

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Voted to advance a graduated-income-tax constitutional amendment.

    June 9, 2021

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

  • Joined the petition for H1134 on surcharges on motor-vehicle insurance premiums.

    March 29, 2021

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H2007 on people performing job-related services.

    March 29, 2021

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H2969 on corporate tax rates.

    March 29, 2021

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Joined the petition for H2479 on military-grade equipment held by law-enforcement agencies.

    March 29, 2021

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Joined the petition for H1761 on support for sex-trade survivors and prostitution-law changes.

    March 29, 2021

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Joined the petition for H234 on closure of community service offices.

    March 29, 2021

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Joined the petition for H2480 on correctional-facility use-of-force standards and reporting.

    March 29, 2021

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H2698 on Group 4 retirement classification for transitional parole officers.

    March 29, 2021

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H3380 on a public-art fund and commission.

    March 29, 2021

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H414 on alcohol-sale licenses.

    March 29, 2021

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H5163 on a sick-leave bank for an Office of the Commissioner of Probation employee.

    November 25, 2020

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Voted for a transportation tax bill that included a gas-tax increase.

    March 4, 2020

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

  • Endorsed Elizabeth Warren in the 2020 presidential primary.

    February 25, 2020

    Source: boston.com · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H1652 on people performing job-related services.

    January 22, 2019

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Joined the petition for H2114 on the use of trained dogs in correctional facilities.

    January 22, 2019

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H1477 on the collateral consequences of a criminal conviction.

    January 22, 2019

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H2087 on correctional-facility cell entry, restraints and use-of-force reporting.

    January 22, 2019

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H2310 on Group 4 retirement classification for transitional parole officers.

    January 22, 2019

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H2941 on a public-art fund and commission.

    January 22, 2019

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H3990 on a sick-leave bank for another Department of Mental Health employee.

    October 11, 2017

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H3922 on a sick-leave bank for a Department of Mental Health employee.

    September 7, 2017

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Spoke at an arts-advocacy gathering before a march to the State House.

    March 28, 2017

    Source: wgbh.org · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H1276 on transfers of military-grade equipment to law-enforcement agencies.

    January 23, 2017

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H3077 on fine-time sentences.

    January 23, 2017

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H2562 on Group 4 retirement classification for transitional parole officers.

    January 23, 2017

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H2308 on comprehensive criminal-justice reform.

    January 23, 2017

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H3585 on standards for cell-entry procedures in correctional facilities.

    January 23, 2017

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H2561 on calendar-year valuation of public pension systems.

    January 23, 2017

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H3474 on classification of gaming-establishment employees.

    January 23, 2017

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Voted to advance a graduated-income-tax constitutional amendment.

    May 18, 2016

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

  • Voted for a bill regulating ride-hailing companies.

    March 9, 2016

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H2144 on transfers of military-grade equipment to law-enforcement agencies.

    January 20, 2015

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H2770 on a multipurpose field at Worcester's Lake Avenue Park.

    January 20, 2015

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H1428 on investigation procedures for deaths involving police officers.

    January 20, 2015

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H2351 on calendar-year valuation of public pension systems.

    January 20, 2015

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H2352 on retirement benefits for Parole Board employees.

    January 20, 2015

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H4532 on a sick-leave bank for a Department of Youth Services employee.

    November 3, 2014

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

  • Voted for a transportation-finance bill that raised taxes by about $500 million.

    July 24, 2013

    Source: massfiscalscorecard.org · researched September 25, 2026

  • Filed a petition for H2368 on retirement benefits for Parole Board employees.

    January 22, 2013

    Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026

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