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Dawne Frances Shand

Dawne Frances Shand

Democratic · Massachusetts · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Massachusetts House, 1st Essex District, Massachusetts

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Making the district more environmentally sustainable
  • Addressing affordability and cost of living
  • Strengthening the regional healthcare system
Biography

Dawne Frances Shand is the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts House, 1st Essex District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Dawne Frances Shand is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Represents the 1st Essex District, covering Newburyport, Merrimac, Salisbury, and Amesbury, per candidate campaign site.

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