Tara Hong
Democratic · MA · State Representative, 18th Middlesex District
Lowell legislator first elected in 2024 who came to Lowell from Cambodia in 2013 and holds a UMass Lowell political science degree. He focuses on constituent services, school funding, and affordable housing.
Where Tara Hong stands, based on their records
Supports
Housing Affordability (1 record), Social Programs and Welfare (4 records), Public Education Quality (2 records),
Opposes
Personal Income Tax Reduction (1 record)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 1 support
Introduced a bill to study rent stabilization through a state commission; it went to a study order in 2026.
February 27, 2025Supports Housing Affordability
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 4 support
Introduced a bill to create short-term rental aid for veterans; it was referred to the Veterans Committee.
June 10, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Filed $75,000 in House budget earmarks for a food bank, youth media program, and school playground in Lowell.
May 20, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: coalitionforabetteracre.org · researched September 25, 2026
Introduced a bill to create a service-dog program for Massachusetts veterans; it went to a study order in 2026.
February 27, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Introduced a bill to subsidize internet service for low-income seniors; it went to a study order in 2026.
February 27, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 2 support
Filed $75,000 in House budget earmarks for a food bank, youth media program, and school playground in Lowell.
May 20, 2026Supports Public Education Quality
Source: coalitionforabetteracre.org · researched September 25, 2026
Introduced a bill to strengthen civic education in Massachusetts public schools; it was referred to the Education Committee.
February 27, 2025Supports Public Education Quality
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Track record — Women's Reproductive Rights
Women's Reproductive Rights · 2 support
Voted yes, 121-35, to enact a bill expanding access to abortion care later in pregnancy.
July 31, 2026Supports Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Voted yes, 136-23, to advance a bill protecting reproductive and gender-affirming care from out-of-state investigations.
July 16, 2025Supports Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Track record — Personal Income Tax Reduction
Personal Income Tax Reduction · 1 oppose
Introduced a bill to tax long-term capital gains at the same rate as short-term gains; it went to a study order.
February 27, 2025Opposes Personal Income Tax Reduction
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 2 support
Voted yes, 136-23, to advance a bill protecting reproductive and gender-affirming care from out-of-state investigations.
July 16, 2025Supports Civil Rights
Source: malegislature.gov · researched September 25, 2026
Spoke against Lowell's proposed sister-city agreements with two Cambodian cities, citing Cambodia's restrictions on political dissent.
April 25, 2023Supports Civil Rights
Source: progressivemass.com · researched September 25, 2026
Track record — General
General · 4 records
Received the Massachusetts Working Families Party's endorsement for his 2026 House race.
June 11, 2026
Source: workingfamilies.org · researched September 25, 2026
Worked as a program coordinator at Project LEARN, which supports students in Lowell.
May 2, 2023
Source: projectlearninc.org · researched September 25, 2026
Served as civic engagement coordinator for Lowell's Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association, helping residents take part in voting.
July 20, 2022
Source: progressivemass.com · researched September 25, 2026
Served on the boards of Lowell Litter Krewe and Mill City Grows, two Lowell environmental groups.
July 20, 2022
Source: progressivemass.com · researched September 25, 2026
Race Tara Hong is in:
- State Representative 18th Middlesex District · November 3, 2026 · 18th Middlesex District; Massachusetts · incumbent
Profile last researched September 24, 2026.