Result
State Rep. Sean Garballey (D-MA) won reelection to Massachusetts' 23rd Middlesex House District on Nov. 3 without facing an opponent. Garballey was the only candidate in the Sept. 1 Democratic primary, and the general election ballot listed no Republican or independent challenger.
Candidates and platforms
Garballey ran without a challenger in either the Democratic primary or the general election, leaving voters without a competing candidate or platform to consider.
During his time in the Legislature, Garballey has worked on legislation addressing disability rights, education and access to public records. His legislative accomplishments include measures expanding higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities and autism, improving communication between police and people with autism, and opening historical records from state institutions to the public
District and chamber
The 23rd Middlesex District includes most of Arlington and portions of Medford. Garballey has represented the district since 2008 and serves as House chair of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
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