Antonio F.D. Cabral
Democratic · MA · Massachusetts State Representative, 13th Bristol District
New Bedford state representative since 1991 and a former teacher who chairs the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. His priorities include dredging and developing New Bedford's harbor and expanding offshore wind.
Where Antonio F.D. Cabral stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Reduce Wealth Gap (2 records), Labor Rights (4 records),
Mixed record
Government Spending Reduction (1 support · 5 oppose)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Voted to pass the 2021 climate policy bill setting a new roadmap for Massachusetts (S.2995). It passed the House 145-9.
January 4, 2021Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Reduce Wealth Gap
Reduce Wealth Gap · 2 support
Voted for the 2018 bill that raised the minimum wage, created paid family and medical leave, and set a yearly sales tax holiday (H.4640). It passed the House 126-25.
June 20, 2018Supports Reduce Wealth Gap
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for the final 2014 bill that raised the state minimum wage and changed unemployment insurance (S.2195). The House approved it 124-24.
June 18, 2014Supports Reduce Wealth Gap
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Labor Rights
Labor Rights · 4 support
Voted for the 2018 bill that raised the minimum wage, created paid family and medical leave, and set a yearly sales tax holiday (H.4640). It passed the House 126-25.
June 20, 2018Supports Labor Rights
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a bill (H.3133) to raise unemployment benefits for workers locked out by their employer. A committee approved it on 2018-04-19.
April 19, 2018Supports Labor Rights
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for the final 2014 bill that raised the state minimum wage and changed unemployment insurance (S.2195). The House approved it 124-24.
June 18, 2014Supports Labor Rights
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a bill (H.124) to create paid family leave in Massachusetts. A committee approved it on 2010-02-18, but it did not pass that session.
February 18, 2010Supports Labor Rights
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
As chairman of the House bonding committee, released a 2019-2020 report on state borrowing and capital spending. It called for stronger capital planning and more data sharing.
February 1, 2021Supports Government Efficiency
Source: archives.lib.state.ma.us
Track record — Immigration
Immigration · 2 support
Filed a bill (H.135) to give basic needs benefits to certain legal immigrant residents through the state welfare department. A committee approved it on 2024-02-15.
February 15, 2024Supports Immigration
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted to override the governor's veto of the Work and Family Mobility Act (H.4805), which lets residents get a driver's license regardless of immigration status. The override passed 119-36.
June 8, 2022Supports Immigration
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 support · 5 oppose
Filed a bill (H.523) to create a state commission on expanding universal pre-kindergarten and to set aside money for it. A committee approved it on 2025-11-17.
November 17, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted to pass the Affordable Homes Act (H.4977), a 2024 state housing bond bill. It passed the House 128-24 and became law.
August 1, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a bill (H.135) to give basic needs benefits to certain legal immigrant residents through the state welfare department. A committee approved it on 2024-02-15.
February 15, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a bill (H.3033) letting sheriffs do federal immigration enforcement work only if the federal government pays all the costs. A committee approved it on 2017-05-22.
May 22, 2017Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for a 2017 bill raising pay for certain state public officials (H.58), then voted to override the governor's veto of it. The override passed 116-43.
February 2, 2017Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted to override the governor's veto of the 2013 transportation finance bill (H.3535). The override passed the House 123-33.
July 24, 2013Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Voted for the final 2020 police reform bill (S.2963) on law enforcement accountability. The House approved it 92-67.
December 1, 2020Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties · 3 support
Voted for the final 2020 police reform bill (S.2963) on law enforcement accountability. The House approved it 92-67.
December 1, 2020Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for the final 2018 criminal justice reform bill (S.2371). The House approved it 148-5, and it became law.
April 4, 2018Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a bill (H.3034) to stop state prisoners from being sent to work outside Massachusetts. The House passed it 120-35, but the Senate did not act on it.
May 24, 2017Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 1 support
Voted to pass the Affordable Homes Act (H.4977), a 2024 state housing bond bill. It passed the House 128-24 and became law.
August 1, 2024Supports Housing Affordability
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 2 support
Filed a bill (H.135) to give basic needs benefits to certain legal immigrant residents through the state welfare department. A committee approved it on 2024-02-15.
February 15, 2024Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a bill (H.3133) to raise unemployment benefits for workers locked out by their employer. A committee approved it on 2018-04-19.
April 19, 2018Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 2 support
Filed a bill (H.523) to create a state commission on expanding universal pre-kindergarten and to set aside money for it. A committee approved it on 2025-11-17.
November 17, 2025Supports Public Education Quality
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for the final version of the 2010 state law on closing the achievement gap in schools (S.2247). The House approved it 98-47.
January 14, 2010Supports Public Education Quality
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Gun Control
Gun Control · 2 support
Voted for the final 2024 bill updating state gun laws (H.4885). The House approved it 124-33, and it became law.
July 18, 2024Supports Gun Control
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for the House bill to reduce gun violence (H.4285). It passed the House 112-38.
July 9, 2014Supports Gun Control
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Women's Reproductive Rights
Women's Reproductive Rights · 1 support
Voted to pass a 2025 law that shields abortion and gender-affirming care providers from out-of-state investigations (S.2543). It passed the House 132-24.
July 31, 2025Supports Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 2 support
Voted to pass a 2025 law that shields abortion and gender-affirming care providers from out-of-state investigations (S.2543). It passed the House 132-24.
July 31, 2025Supports Civil Rights
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for the final 2016 transgender anti-discrimination bill (S.2407), which banned gender identity discrimination in public places. The House approved it 118-36.
July 7, 2016Supports Civil Rights
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
Voted to override the governor's veto of the 2013 transportation finance bill (H.3535). The override passed the House 123-33.
July 24, 2013Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: malegislature.gov
Track record — General
General · 5 records
Filed a bill (H.2574) to require seat belts on school buses. A committee approved it on 2025-07-24 and sent it to House Ways and Means.
July 24, 2025
Source: malegislature.gov
Voted for the final 2017 law setting rules for legal marijuana sales (H.3818). The House approved it 136-11.
July 19, 2017
Source: malegislature.gov
Lost the 2011 New Bedford mayoral election to former federal prosecutor Jon Mitchell, who won just under 52 percent of the vote.
November 8, 2011
Source: wbur.org
Voted for the House bill to allow casinos in Massachusetts (H.3711). It passed the House 123-32.
September 14, 2011
Source: malegislature.gov
Filed a bill (H.3727) to protect the state pension fund from investments tied to Iran. The House replaced it with a new draft (H.4297) that later became law in 2010.
October 28, 2009
Source: malegislature.gov
Past races Antonio F.D. Cabral ran in:
- State Representative 13th Bristol District · November 3, 2026 · 13th Bristol District; Massachusetts · incumbent
- State Representative 13th Bristol District · September 1, 2026 · 13th Bristol District; Massachusetts · incumbent