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John Drinkwater

Democratic · Massachusetts · 2026

Running for Massachusetts House, 17th Middlesex District, Massachusetts

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • More affordable housing and reduced fees for small businesses
  • Worker protections including earned sick time and paid family leave
  • Local infrastructure improvements
Biography

John Drinkwater is a former Lowell City Councilor and labor leader running for state representative in the 17th Middlesex District, according to his campaign site. He studied Political Science and Economic Development at UMass Lowell.

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