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Senator in General Court

Result: Advanced — Nicholas P. Collins (Democratic)

Source: electionstats.state.ma.us

First Suffolk District; Massachusetts
My vote power: High

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:

Juwan Khiry Skeens

Did not advance

Democratic · lost

Juwan Khiry Skeens is a Democratic candidate for Massachusetts' First Suffolk Senate District in 2026. He is executive director of BBIRTH Inc., a Boston nonprofit, and previously worked as a Boston City Council neighborhood liaison, city youth worker, and community organizer. He also ran for this Senate seat in 2024 and for Boston City Council in 2025.

Latoya Sherria Gayle

Did not advance

Democratic · lost

Latoya Gayle is a mother of four, lifelong advocate and community centered leader rooted in Dorchester. She has spent her career centering families, amplifying community voices and turning lived experience into meaningful change.

Nicholas P. Collins

Advanced

Democratic · Incumbent · advanced

Nick Collins is a state senator who previously served eight years in the House. He emphasizes working-family tax relief, addiction recovery, job training, and neighborhood economic development.

Records: Healthcare Affordability 6 for, Labor Rights 5 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 5 for,

Sources: sec.state.ma.us2