Persis S. Yu
Democratic · MA
Consumer-rights attorney and social worker who helped shape federal student-loan relief policy and litigated against loan servicers. Priorities include affordable housing and universal childcare, and stronger public schools.
Where Persis S. Yu stands, based on their records
Supports
Corporate Accountability (2 records)
Track record
Track record — Corporate Accountability
Corporate Accountability · 2 support
Testified to a U.S. Senate Banking subcommittee about the student loan servicer MOHELA. Described billing errors and paperwork delays that harmed borrowers.
April 10, 2024Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: protectborrowers.org
Testified to the U.S. House Financial Services Committee about student loan servicing companies. Said servicer mistakes and misconduct were hurting millions of borrowers.
September 10, 2019Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: docs.house.gov
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Received the endorsement of Progressive Massachusetts, a statewide advocacy group, in its first round of 2026 legislative endorsements.
June 12, 2026
Source: progressivemass.com
Past races Persis S. Yu ran in:
- Senator in General Court, Norfolk & Suffolk District · November 3, 2026 · Norfolk and Suffolk District; Massachusetts
- Senator in General Court, Norfolk & Suffolk District · September 1, 2026 · Norfolk and Suffolk District; Massachusetts