Dennis C. Gallagher
Democratic · MA · Massachusetts State Representative, 8th Plymouth District
State representative for Bridgewater and Raynham since 2025, a Navy veteran, former Bridgewater town councilor, and former director of the Braintree Retirement System. He has focused on state funding for local services, veterans benefits, and hospital funding.
Where Dennis C. Gallagher stands, based on their records
Supports
Healthcare Affordability (1 record), Immigration (1 record), Social Programs and Welfare (1 record),
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (3 records)
Mixed record
Women's Reproductive Rights (1 support · 1 oppose)
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 1 support
Voted for a $2.25 billion budget bill that sent $1.67 billion to MassHealth (H.4601). It passed 141-14.
October 15, 2025Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Immigration
Immigration · 1 support
Voted for a bill limiting when local police may ask about a person's immigration status (H.5305). It passed 134-21.
March 25, 2026Supports Immigration
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 3 oppose
Voted for the final state budget for fiscal year 2027 (H.5555). It passed 142-6.
July 1, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for a $2.25 billion budget bill that sent $1.67 billion to MassHealth (H.4601). It passed 141-14.
October 15, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for the final $425 million emergency shelter bill that also tightened shelter eligibility rules (H.58). It passed 127-23.
February 26, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 support
Voted for the final $425 million emergency shelter bill that also tightened shelter eligibility rules (H.58). It passed 127-23.
February 26, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Women's Reproductive Rights
Women's Reproductive Rights · 1 support · 1 oppose
Voted against a bill letting doctors provide abortions later in pregnancy based on their medical judgment (H.5595). It passed 119-33.
July 22, 2026Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for final passage of a law shielding abortion and gender-affirming care providers and patients from out-of-state investigations (S.2543). It passed 132-24.
July 31, 2025Supports Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
Filed a bill (H.3997) to create a state fund that helps towns under 50,000 people pay for town-owned roads, bridges, and sidewalks. The House sent it to a study order in February 2026.
February 12, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — General
General · 4 records
Voted for a bill opening some legislative and governor's office records to the public while limiting the auditor's review of the Legislature (H.5469). It passed 125-28.
June 3, 2026
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a bill (H.1703) to create a state fund for cities and towns that host state prisons. The House sent it to a study order in March 2026.
March 26, 2026
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for a House energy bill that cut about $1 billion from the Mass Save energy efficiency program (H.5151). It passed 128-27.
February 26, 2026
Source: malegislature.gov
Won the November 5, 2024 election for the 8th Plymouth District House seat with 10,971 votes to 10,749 for Republican Sandra Wright.
November 5, 2024
Source: electionstats.state.ma.us
Past race Dennis C. Gallagher ran in:
- Massachusetts State Representative 8th Plymouth District · November 3, 2026 · 8th Plymouth District; Massachusetts · incumbent