Representative in General Court - Third Suffolk District
September 1, 2026 · 3rd Suffolk District; Massachusetts · State house district · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: High · 100 out of 100
Smaller districts give each vote more weight, and this district is small for its type. About 38,745 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(49,568 ÷ 38,745) ÷ ln(49,568 ÷ 38,745) = 100, comparing state house districts in MA (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: None · only 1 candidate
One candidate is running unopposed, so votes can't change the outcome.
High representation + an uncontested race → Below average vote impact.
This office is responsible for:
- Voting on state laws and the state budget
- Representing their district in the statehouse
- Serving on committees that shape bills before final votes
- Helping district residents deal with state agencies
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Reduce Wealth Gap, Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Education Quality, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, Election Integrity, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Aaron Michlewitz
Democratic · Incumbent · declared
Aaron Michlewitz is the Democratic Massachusetts state representative for the Third Suffolk District. Born and raised in Boston's North End, he earned a bachelor's degree from Northeastern University and has served in the Massachusetts House since 2009.
Records: Corporate Accountability 1 for, Election Integrity 1 for, Healthcare Affordability 1 for, Housing Affordability 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 3 for, Reduce Wealth Gap 1 for
Election sources
Source: sec.state.ma.us
Source: sec.state.ma.us
Source: sec.state.ma.us