Mary S. Keefe
Democratic · MA · State Representative, 15th Worcester District
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 (3 records), Environment and Public Health (9 records), Labor Rights (5 records),
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (8 records)
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 3 support
Voted for engrossment of H5595, a bill prioritizing patient access to care.
July 22, 2026Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for H5443, a bill increasing access to epinephrine.
May 20, 2026Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a petition for H1377 on a nurse-practitioner residency program at community health centers. Filed the same bill in earlier sessions: H1170 (2019), H1283 (2021), H1210 (2023).
February 27, 2025Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 9 support
Voted for H5441, a bill on newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus.
May 20, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a petition for H981 on a commission to examine pollinator health. Filed the same bill in earlier sessions: H2926 (2017), H818 (2019), H956 (2021), H843 (2023).
February 27, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for the S2967 conference report on clean-energy grid and permitting changes.
November 14, 2024Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for the next-generation Massachusetts climate-policy bill.
March 18, 2021Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for a bill setting a roadmap to net-zero emissions by 2050.
January 28, 2021Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for the conference report on a climate-policy bill.
January 4, 2021Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for a bill setting Massachusetts climate policy.
July 31, 2020Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for a GreenWorks environmental bond bill.
July 24, 2019Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a petition for H1938 on cardiac-arrest care guidelines.
January 22, 2019Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Labor Rights
Labor Rights · 5 support
Filed a petition for H1909 on a workforce-development fund for communities affected by incarceration. Filed the same bill in earlier sessions: H1651 (2019), H2008 (2021).
February 16, 2023Supports Labor Rights
Source: malegislature.gov
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
Voted for a package increasing the minimum wage and providing paid leave.
June 20, 2018Supports Labor Rights
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for the conference report raising the minimum wage.
June 18, 2014Supports Labor Rights
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for a bill raising the Massachusetts minimum wage to $10.50.
April 2, 2014Supports Labor Rights
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Anti-Corruption
Anti-Corruption · 1 support
Voted for a campaign-finance disclosure bill.
June 25, 2014Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Immigration
Immigration · 1 support
Voted to uphold the Speaker's ruling that blocked a floor amendment giving veterans priority over undocumented immigrants for public housing. The ruling stood 126-29.
October 30, 2013Supports Immigration
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 8 oppose
Voted for H5500, the fiscal 2027 Massachusetts House budget.
April 29, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for H5264, a fiscal 2026 supplemental appropriations bill.
March 18, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for H5100, an economic-development bill authorizing nearly $4 billion in spending.
November 14, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted against a budget amendment defunding no-cost prison phone calls.
April 25, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for the fiscal 2024 Massachusetts budget conference report. Voted the same way on June 30, 2014, July 8, 2015, July 7, 2017.
July 31, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for a GreenWorks environmental bond bill.
July 24, 2019Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for a state housing-bond bill.
May 23, 2018Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for the fiscal 2019 House budget.
April 26, 2018Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: malegislature.gov
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
Filed a petition for H2154 on lap-shoulder belts on school buses.
January 22, 2013Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties · 1 support
Joined the petition for H1811 on automated sealing of criminal records.
February 27, 2025Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 4 support
Joined the petition for H3560 on alternatives to foreclosure.
January 22, 2019Supports Housing Affordability
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for a state housing-bond bill.
May 23, 2018Supports Housing Affordability
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a petition for H550 on good-faith foreclosure mediation by banks. Filed the same bill in earlier sessions: H888 (2015).
January 23, 2017Supports Housing Affordability
Source: malegislature.gov
Joined the petition for H947 on foreclosure mediation for homeowners.
January 22, 2013Supports Housing Affordability
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 4 support
Voted against a budget amendment imposing a three-month residency rule for emergency shelter.
April 26, 2024Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: malegislature.gov
Joined the petition for H3381 on an emergency-aid fund for Massachusetts artists. Filed the same bill in earlier sessions: H2942 (2019).
March 29, 2021Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: malegislature.gov
Joined the petition for H1705 on community juvenile-justice programs for vulnerable youth.
March 29, 2021Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: malegislature.gov
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
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 4 support
Filed a petition for H620 on educational rights for incarcerated youth.
February 27, 2025Supports Public Education Quality
Source: malegislature.gov
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
Joined the petition for H586 on public-school funding and the foundation budget review commission.
January 22, 2019Supports Public Education Quality
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a petition for H281 on diplomas for students who meet graduation requirements except a standardized-test score. Filed the same bill in earlier sessions: H418 (2015).
January 23, 2017Supports Public Education Quality
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Election Integrity
Election Integrity · 2 support
Voted for H5093, a bill addressing election misinformation.
February 11, 2026Supports Election Integrity
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for a bill making vote by mail permanent in Massachusetts.
January 27, 2022Supports Election Integrity
Source: malegislature.gov
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: malegislature.gov
Track record — Data Privacy
Data Privacy · 1 support
Voted for S2619, the Massachusetts data-privacy bill.
June 4, 2026Supports Data Privacy
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 3 support
Filed a petition for H1598 on sealing certain criminal records.
February 16, 2023Supports Civil Rights
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted to override the governor’s veto of driver licenses for eligible residents without lawful immigration status.
June 8, 2022Supports Civil Rights
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for a bill allowing eligible residents without lawful immigration status to apply for driver licenses.
May 26, 2022Supports Civil Rights
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Corporate Accountability
Corporate Accountability · 4 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
Filed a petition for H3076 on penalties for debarred public contractors.
January 23, 2017Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a petition for H1427 on penalties for debarred contractors that illegally take contracts. Filed the same bill in earlier sessions: H1421 (2013).
January 20, 2015Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a petition for H1422 on penalties for debarred contractors that take public contracts. Filed the same bill in earlier sessions: H1423 (2013).
January 22, 2013Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — General
General · 45 records
Voted for H5151, a bill on energy affordability and clean power.
February 26, 2026
Source: malegislature.gov
Joined Worcester leaders in endorsing Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll for reelection.
February 10, 2026
Source: maurahealey.com
Filed a petition for H252 on Department of Transitional Assistance community service areas.
February 27, 2025
Source: malegislature.gov
Joined the petition for H1220 on motor-vehicle insurance premiums.
February 27, 2025
Source: malegislature.gov
Joined the petition for H3592 on local public-art and community-engagement commissions. Filed the same bill in earlier sessions: H3246 (2023).
February 27, 2025
Source: malegislature.gov
Joined the petition for H124 on pesticides used around schools and child-care facilities. Filed the same bill in earlier sessions: H811 (2023).
February 27, 2025
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a petition for H1812 on access to parole hearings.
February 27, 2025
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a petition for H1813 on temporary custody of parolees.
February 27, 2025
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a petition for H2878 on Group 4 retirement classification for transitional parole officers. Filed the same bill in earlier sessions: H2562 (2017), H2310 (2019), H2698 (2021), H2569 (2023).
February 27, 2025
Source: malegislature.gov
Joined the petition for H1683 on prostitution-law changes.
February 27, 2025
Source: malegislature.gov
Joined the petition for H1219 on surcharges on motor-vehicle insurance premiums. Filed the same bill in earlier sessions: H1134 (2021), H1065 (2023).
February 27, 2025
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted against a House-rules amendment placing House finances under the State Auditor.
February 25, 2025
Source: malegislature.gov
Testified before the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development about public art legislation.
September 18, 2023
Source: instatrac.com
Joined the petition for H187 on Department of Transitional Assistance community service areas.
February 16, 2023
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a petition for H2856 on corporate tax rates. Filed the same bill in earlier sessions: H2969 (2021).
February 16, 2023
Source: malegislature.gov
Joined the petition for H1597 on support for sex-trade survivors.
February 16, 2023
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a petition for H2348 on military-grade equipment held by law-enforcement agencies.
February 16, 2023
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted to advance a graduated-income-tax constitutional amendment. Voted the same way on May 18, 2016.
June 9, 2021
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a petition for H2007 on people performing job-related services. Filed the same bill in earlier sessions: H1652 (2019).
March 29, 2021
Source: malegislature.gov
Joined the petition for H2479 on military-grade equipment held by law-enforcement agencies.
March 29, 2021
Source: malegislature.gov
Joined the petition for H1761 on support for sex-trade survivors and prostitution-law changes.
March 29, 2021
Source: malegislature.gov
Joined the petition for H234 on closure of community service offices.
March 29, 2021
Source: malegislature.gov
Joined the petition for H2480 on correctional-facility use-of-force standards and reporting.
March 29, 2021
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a petition for H3380 on a public-art fund and commission. Filed the same bill in earlier sessions: H2941 (2019).
March 29, 2021
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a petition for H414 on alcohol-sale licenses.
March 29, 2021
Source: malegislature.gov
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
Voted for a transportation tax bill that included a gas-tax increase.
March 4, 2020
Source: malegislature.gov
Endorsed Elizabeth Warren in the 2020 presidential primary.
February 25, 2020
Source: boston.com
Joined the petition for H2114 on the use of trained dogs in correctional facilities.
January 22, 2019
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a petition for H1477 on the collateral consequences of a criminal conviction.
January 22, 2019
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a petition for H2087 on correctional-facility cell entry, restraints and use-of-force reporting.
January 22, 2019
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a petition for H3990 on a sick-leave bank for another Department of Mental Health employee. Filed the same bill in earlier sessions: H3922 (2017).
October 11, 2017
Source: malegislature.gov
Spoke at an arts-advocacy gathering before a march to the State House.
March 28, 2017
Source: wgbh.org
Filed a petition for H1276 on transfers of military-grade equipment to law-enforcement agencies. Filed the same bill in earlier sessions: H2144 (2015).
January 23, 2017
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a petition for H3077 on fine-time sentences.
January 23, 2017
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a petition for H2308 on comprehensive criminal-justice reform.
January 23, 2017
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a petition for H3585 on standards for cell-entry procedures in correctional facilities.
January 23, 2017
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a petition for H2561 on calendar-year valuation of public pension systems. Filed the same bill in earlier sessions: H2351 (2015).
January 23, 2017
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a petition for H3474 on classification of gaming-establishment employees.
January 23, 2017
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for a bill regulating ride-hailing companies.
March 9, 2016
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a petition for H2770 on a multipurpose field at Worcester's Lake Avenue Park.
January 20, 2015
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a petition for H1428 on investigation procedures for deaths involving police officers.
January 20, 2015
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a petition for H2352 on retirement benefits for Parole Board employees. Filed the same bill in earlier sessions: H2368 (2013).
January 20, 2015
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a petition for H4532 on a sick-leave bank for a Department of Youth Services employee.
November 3, 2014
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted to override the governor's veto of a transportation-finance bill that raised taxes by about $500 million. The override passed 121-30.
July 24, 2013
Source: malegislature.gov
Past races Mary S. Keefe ran in:
- State Representative 15th Worcester District · November 3, 2026 · 15th Worcester District; Massachusetts · incumbent
- State Representative 15th Worcester District · September 1, 2026 · 15th Worcester District; Massachusetts · incumbent