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Carol A. Doherty
3rd Bristol District · Democrat
Towns: Easton, Taunton (some only in part)
- 2025–2026 State Representative, 3rd Bristol · Democrat
- 2023–2024 State Representative, 3rd Bristol · Democrat
- 2021–2022 State Representative, 3rd Bristol · Democrat
- 2019–2020 State Representative, 3rd Bristol · Democrat
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Find my ballot →Record at a glance · 2025–2026 · House
11 of 11roll calls voted on (100%) · whole House 98%
4no votes (36% of votes cast) · whole House 26%
0 of 8split votes where Doherty was in the minority · whole House 11%
0times voted “present”
Session by session
| Session | Roll calls voted on | No votes | In the minority (split votes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–2026 | 11 of 11 | 4 | 0 of 8 |
| 2023–2024 | 190 of 201 | 23 | 1 of 102 |
| 2021–2022 | 235 of 235 | 38 | 3 of 116 |
| 2019–2020 | 262 of 262 | 19 | 8 of 192 |
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official House and Senate roll calls. Quorum calls are not counted.
- “Roll calls voted on” matches the Missed votes figures below; voting “present” counts as voting.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no (ties not counted). “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes.
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Missed votes
2025–2026so farMissed 0 of 11 roll calls (served part of the session)Rank 1 of 162 representatives · Every roll call100%voted2023–2024Missed 11 of 201 roll callsRank 142 of 164 representatives94%voted2021–2022Missed 0 of 235 roll callsRank 1 of 161 representatives · Every roll call100%voted2019–2020Missed 0 of 262 roll calls (served part of the session)Rank 1 of 162 representatives · Every roll call100%votedRoll calls this member did not vote on, while serving in the House. Ties share a rank. The record does not say why a member did not vote. See every representative →
Campaign money
$0raised in 2025–26
$18,270spent in 2025–26
$0cash on hand through Aug 31, 2026
Year by year
| Year | Raised | Spent | Cash at the end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0 | $6,525 | $0 so far |
| 2025 | $0 | $11,745 | $3,923 |
| 2024 | $17,399 | $6,419 | $15,668 |
| 2023 | $3,800 | $389 | $4,688 |
| 2022 | $59,379 | $63,255 | $1,277 |
| 2021 | $7,183 | $3,199 | $5,153 |
| 2020 | $49,672 | $49,540 | $1,169 |
| 2019 | $450 | $0 | $1,037 |
As reported to OCPF. See the full reports at OCPF
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In the news
- Lisa Field wins special election for late Rep. Carol Doherty’s Taunton seatWPRI 12 · Jun 11, 2025
- 2 candidates seek late Rep. Carol Doherty’s Taunton seat in June 10 electionWPRI 12 · Apr 9, 2025
- Longtime Massachusetts lawmaker Carol Doherty dies at age 82NBC Boston · Feb 17, 2025
- Taunton Rep. Doherty dies at 82 after cancer fightWWLP 22News · Feb 16, 2025
- Taunton Rep. Carol Doherty dies at 82WPRI 12 · Feb 15, 2025
- Fall River native, Massachusetts State Representative for Bristol County passes awayFall River Reporter · Feb 15, 2025
Stories that name Carol A. Doherty in the headline or opening, newest first, from 25 free news outlets (see the list). Headlines appear as each outlet published them; MassVoter does not write, choose or rate them. Only stories that are free to read are listed.
Disclosure: MassVoter’s founder, Michael Silvia, is the publisher of Fall River Reporter and New Bedford Guide.
Most divided votes
For each session, the 10 roll calls where the losing side was largest, with how Carol A. Doherty voted. Most roll calls in the Massachusetts Legislature pass by wide margins, so these are where members split the most.
2023–2024
Modernizing firearm lawsAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes124–33 · PassedRelative to the Affordable Homes ActAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No30–127 · Amendment rejectedRelative to the Affordable Homes ActAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No32–126 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2025Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No30–127 · Amendment rejectedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2024Final approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes123–35 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2024Accept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: No120–36 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2025Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No29–128 · Amendment rejectedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2024Approve the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes121–33 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2024Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No29–125 · Amendment rejectedModernizing firearm lawsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes120–38 · PassedEarlier sessions (19)
Relative to work and family mobilityOverride the Governor's vetoVoted: Yes119–36 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)Relative to work and family mobilityFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes117–36 · PassedRelative to work and family mobilityAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes118–36 · PassedRelative to work and family mobilityApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes120–36 · PassedFostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and securityOn adoption of a further amendmentVoted: No93–64 · Amendment adoptedOrder (filed by Mr. Galvin of Canton) for the adoption of permanent House Rules for the 192nd General Court governing the 2021-2022 legislative sessio…Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No39–119 · Amendment rejectedOrder (filed by Mr. Galvin of Canton) for the adoption of permanent House Rules for the 192nd General Court governing the 2021-2022 legislative sessio…Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No41–117 · Amendment rejectedOrder (filed by Mr. Galvin of Canton) for the adoption of permanent House Rules for the 192nd General Court governing the 2021-2022 legislative sessio…Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No38–121 · Amendment rejectedProposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide resources for education and transportation through an additional tax on incomes in…of 2021 on again agreeing to the amendmentVoted: Yes121–39 · Amendment adoptedProposed Joint Rules governing the 2021-2022 legislative sessionAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No38–121 · Amendment rejectedRelative to justice, equity and accountability in law enforcement in the CommonwealthFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes91–67 · PassedRelative to justice, equity and accountability in law enforcement in the CommonwealthAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes92–67 · PassedPutting Patients FirstAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes62–94 · Amendment rejectedTo reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes93–66 · PassedTo reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorOn further amendment to Consol "C"Voted: No72–87 · Amendment rejectedTo reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes55–104 · Amendment rejectedTo reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No53–106 · Amendment rejectedTo reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes68–90 · Amendment rejectedTo reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of colorAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes83–76 · Amendment adoptedVotes by topic
Roll calls sorted by subject, from the bill title and the question voted on. A vote can fall under more than one topic; budget amendments mostly fall under Taxes and budgets. Tap a topic to see each vote.
Taxes and budgets 352
Water, sewer and environment 61
Police, fire and public safety 59
Health and human services 50
Roads, traffic and transit 27
Schools and education 23
Housing and zoning 21
Parks, recreation and libraries 21
Energy and utilities 18
Elections and how government runs 13
Veterans 8
Appointments and hiring 6
Licenses and permits 4
Bills they filed · 2025–2026
Carol A. Doherty filed 19 bills as lead sponsor this session. Sorted by subject from each bill’s title; a bill can fall under more than one.
Filing a bill puts an idea before the Legislature. Most bills are not voted on as filed: committees often combine several bills into one new bill, so a law can include a legislator’s idea without carrying their bill number. MassVoter lists what was filed, not what passed.
Schools and education 5
Appointments and hiring 4
Police, fire and public safety 4
Taxes and budgets 3
Health and human services 3
Housing and zoning 1
Other subjects 5
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 11, 2026).
Bills they signed on to · 2025–2026
Carol A. Doherty signed on as a co-sponsor of 495 bills filed by other legislators this session. Co-sponsoring means adding your name in support when a bill is filed; it is not a vote. Sorted by subject from each bill’s title; a bill can fall under more than one.
Health and human services 56
Schools and education 35
Water, sewer and environment 28
Housing and zoning 26
Appointments and hiring 22
Taxes and budgets 19
Police, fire and public safety 18
Roads, traffic and transit 17
Elections and how government runs 10
Veterans 10
Energy and utilities 9
Licenses and permits 5
Parks, recreation and libraries 3
Other subjects 270
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 10, 2026). Bills they filed themselves are not listed here.
How Carol A. Doherty voted
21 recorded votes on bills they co-sponsored
To increase kennel safety, aka Ollie's LawApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes159–0 · PassedRelative to a commission to study the intentional misrepresentation of a service animalApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes159–0 · PassedRelative to salary range transparencyAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsCo-sponsor Voted: Yes153–5 · PassedRelative to treatments and coverage for substance use disorder and recovery coach licensureApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes153–0 · PassedRelative to treatments and coverage for substance use disorder and recovery coach licensureAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billCo-sponsor Voted: Yes153–0 · Amendment adoptedTo prevent abuse and exploitationFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorCo-sponsor Voted: Yes152–0 · PassedTo prevent abuse and exploitationAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsCo-sponsor Voted: Yes156–0 · PassedEnhancing the market review processApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes152–1 · PassedTo prevent abuse and exploitationApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes151–0 · PassedTo prevent abuse and exploitationAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billCo-sponsor Voted: Yes151–0 · Amendment adoptedTo improve quality and oversight of long-term careApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes158–0 · PassedRelative to salary range transparencyApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes148–8 · PassedRelative to the governance, structure and care of veterans at the Commonwealth’s veterans’ homesFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorCo-sponsor Voted: Yes153–0 · PassedRelative to accelerating improvements to the local and regional public health system to address disparities in the delivery of public health servicesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes153–0 · PassedRelative to step therapy and patient safetyApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes153–0 · PassedFostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and securityFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorCo-sponsor Voted: Yes126–29 · PassedFostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and securityAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsCo-sponsor Voted: Yes126–29 · PassedRelative to the governance, structure and care of veterans at the Commonwealth’s veterans’ homesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes156–1 · PassedFostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and securityApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes124–34 · PassedEnhancing the market review processApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes158–1 · PassedUpgrading hen welfare and establishing uniform cage-free standardsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes156–1 · PassedSource: official profile on malegislature.gov. Only roll call votes are listed; bills passed on a voice vote have no individual record. MassVoter never grades or scores legislators. How to read this