State Representative 5th Bristol District
What does this office do?
- Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
- Voting on how much money your local public schools get
- Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired
Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,
Candidates:
Democratic
Jamison Souza is a Somerset selectman and real estate broker who earlier served on the town's planning board and school committee. He wants housing policy that cuts red tape for regular buyers and more support for working families and small businesses.
Republican · Incumbent
Justin Thurber is a Republican state representative and U.S. Air Force Reserve veteran who leads his party on the veterans and small business committees. His priorities include an audit of the Legislature and lowering costs such as property taxes and energy bills.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 4 for, 1 against, Gun Control 2 against, Public Education Quality 2 for,
Sources: sec.state.ma.us23