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Margaret Scarsdale

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State House D-1st Middlesex · Massachusetts · Serving since 2023
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Overview of the Representative's office, activities, and communications.

About

Margaret Scarsdale is a Democratic member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the 1st Middlesex district since January 18, 2023. She succeeded Sheila Harrington, who resigned in February 2022 to become a court magistrate in the Gardner District Court. Scarsdale won the seat in the November 2022 general election against Republican Andrew Shepherd and independent Cathy Lundeen, a result confirmed following a recount, court challenge, and special legislative committee review.

Summary generated by AllCiv from public sources.
Years in office
3
Elections won
2
Bills sponsored
71
Cosponsored
1,045
Committees
5

Committee Assignments

5 committees
member·Aging and Independence
member·Environment and Natural Resources
member·Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
member·Ways and Means
member·Ways and Means
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District
Population
42,619
Median HH Income
$132K
Unemployment
5.0%
Bachelor's+
47.6%
Veterans
N/A
Median Age
43.8
Mean HH Income
N/A
Poverty Rate
5.5%
HS or Higher
95.8%
Median Home Value
$498K
Median Rent
$1,584/mo
Owner-Occupied
86.0%
Under 18 / 65+
N/A
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Data sourced from official congressional records, CRS, and FEC filings. AllCiv Score methodology available at allciv.com/methodology.