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Vanna Howard

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State Senate D-First Middlesex · Massachusetts · Serving since 2026
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Overview of the Representative's office, activities, and communications.

About

Vanna Howard is a Democratic member of the Massachusetts Senate representing the 1st Middlesex district, a seat she has held since March 2026 after winning a special election to fill the vacancy left by the death of Senator Ed Kennedy. Born in Cambodia, she previously served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the 17th Middlesex district. Her electoral record since 2020 includes three wins and one loss.

Summary generated by AllCiv from public sources.
Years in office
0
Elections won
3
Bills sponsored
83
Cosponsored
3,192
Committees
5

Committee Assignments

5 committees · 2 leadership roles
chair·Emergency Preparedness and Management
vice chair·Higher Education
member·Environment and Natural Resources
member·Municipalities and Regional Government
member·Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development
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State
Population
178,563
Median HH Income
$91K
Unemployment
5.2%
Bachelor's+
34.3%
Veterans
N/A
Median Age
37.3
Mean HH Income
N/A
Poverty Rate
13.5%
HS or Higher
86.6%
Median Home Value
$463K
Median Rent
$1,645/mo
Owner-Occupied
56.5%
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.