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Francisco E. Paulino
16th Essex District · Democrat
Towns: Lawrence, Methuen (some only in part)
- 2025–2026 State Representative, 16th Essex · Democrat
- 2023–2024 State Representative, 16th Essex · Democrat
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Find my ballot →Record at a glance · 2025–2026 · House
Session by session
| Session | Roll calls voted on | No votes | In the minority (split votes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–2026 | 264 of 267 | 77 | 6 of 167 |
| 2023–2024 | 196 of 201 | 21 | 0 of 103 |
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.
- “Whole House” combines every member’s record for the same session. Percentages are shown only with at least 10 votes to count.
- Most bills pass or die without a roll call, so these numbers cover only part of a legislator’s work.
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Committees and leadership · 2025–2026
- House Committee on Climate Action and Sustainability
- House Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
- Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets
- Joint Committee on Revenue
Most bills are shaped in committee before any floor vote; committee chairs decide which bills move. Source: malegislature.gov (committee lists as of Oct 10, 2026).
Missed votes
2025–2026so farMissed 3 of 267 roll callsRank 85 of 162 representatives98%voted2023–2024Missed 5 of 201 roll callsRank 122 of 164 representatives97%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
Where the 2025–26 contributions came from
Gifts from individuals
Loans from the candidate to the campaign in 2025–26: $24,050 (counted in “raised”, not in the shares above).
Outside spending in 2026
Groups not tied to the campaign reported spending $37,543 to oppose Francisco E. Paulino.
- Working Families Party Massachusetts Independent Expenditure Political Action Committee to oppose $37,543
Year by year
| Year | Raised | Spent | Cash at the end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $33,175 | $31,229 | $2,580 so far |
| 2025 | $10,319 | $10,909 | $0 |
| 2024 | $44,638 | $56,634 | $590 |
| 2023 | $12,246 | $2,090 | $11,356 |
| 2022 | $56,762 | $61,017 | $1,201 |
| 2021 | $5,000 | $315 | $4,737 |
| 2020 | $0 | $0 | $52 |
| 2019 | $24 | $0 | $52 |
As reported to OCPF. See the full reports at OCPF
How to read this
- Candidates report to OCPF, the state’s campaign finance office. Most file with a bank that reports to OCPF, so totals are updated often.
- “Raised” is all money the campaign took in, including loans from the candidate. “Cash on hand” is what was left on the latest report.
- Shares count contributions only, from the line-by-line reports up to the latest bank report date, so they are shown as percentages. “PACs and other political committees” includes party committees. “Small gifts not listed one by one” are gifts of $50 or less that the law lets campaigns report as one total.
- Outside spending is money spent by groups that are not part of the campaign, such as independent expenditure PACs. The candidate does not control it.
- Federal candidates (U.S. Senate and U.S. House) report to the Federal Election Commission, not OCPF, and are not shown here.
- MassVoter updates these numbers every night from OCPF. Last update: October 12, 2026.
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In the news
- Healey calls charges against Democrat Methuen Rep. Francisco Paulino ‘very disturbing’Fall River Reporter · Sep 1, 2026
- Healey calls charges against state rep ‘very disturbing’WWLP 22News · Sep 1, 2026
- Healey calls charges against state rep. ‘very disturbing'NBC Boston · Aug 31, 2026
- Rep. Paulino pleads not guilty, due back in court October 7CommonWealth Beacon · Aug 26, 2026
- Methuen Democrat State Rep. Paulino indicted on federal fraud chargesFall River Reporter · Aug 26, 2026
- Mass. State Rep. Francisco Paulino indicted for $700K COVID relief fraudWWLP 22News · Aug 26, 2026
- Mass. State Rep. arrested, charged with COVID wire fraud, money laundering7News WHDH · Aug 26, 2026
- Mass. state rep. for Lawrence, Methuen arrested for alleged pandemic benefit fraudNBC Boston · Aug 26, 2026
Stories that name Francisco E. Paulino 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 Francisco E. Paulino voted. Most roll calls in the Massachusetts Legislature pass by wide margins, so these are where members split the most.
2025–2026
Prioritizing patient access to careFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: No121–35 · PassedPrioritizing patient access to careApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: No119–33 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2026Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No28–128 · Amendment rejectedPromoting transparency and public access in state governmentApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes125–28 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2027Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No34–119 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2027Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No30–124 · Amendment rejectedStrengthening health care protections in the CommonwealthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No130–29 · Amendment adoptedStrengthening health care protections in the CommonwealthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes30–129 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2026Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No30–126 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2026Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No28–128 · Amendment rejectedEarlier sessions (10)
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: Yes120–36 · 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 · PassedVotes 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 220
Water, sewer and environment 25
Health and human services 23
Schools and education 23
Energy and utilities 21
Roads, traffic and transit 19
Housing and zoning 14
Parks, recreation and libraries 9
Police, fire and public safety 9
Licenses and permits 6
Elections and how government runs 4
Appointments and hiring 2
Veterans 2
Bills they filed · 2025–2026
Francisco E. Paulino filed 11 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 2
Taxes and budgets 2
Other subjects 7
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 11, 2026).
Bills they signed on to · 2025–2026
Francisco E. Paulino signed on as a co-sponsor of 619 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 76
Schools and education 48
Water, sewer and environment 34
Police, fire and public safety 31
Housing and zoning 27
Taxes and budgets 27
Roads, traffic and transit 24
Appointments and hiring 23
Veterans 15
Energy and utilities 13
Elections and how government runs 11
Licenses and permits 7
Parks, recreation and libraries 3
Other subjects 327
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 10, 2026). Bills they filed themselves are not listed here.
How Francisco E. Paulino voted
17 recorded votes on bills they co-sponsored
Mandating access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employerApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes157–0 · PassedPromoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatmentFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorCo-sponsor Voted: Yes137–21 · PassedPromoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatmentAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsCo-sponsor Voted: Yes137–21 · PassedPromoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatmentApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes134–21 · PassedPromoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatmentAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billCo-sponsor Voted: Yes136–18 · Amendment adoptedPromoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatmentAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billCo-sponsor Voted: Yes155–0 · Amendment adoptedPromoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatmentAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billCo-sponsor Voted: Yes130–25 · Amendment adoptedPromoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatmentAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billCo-sponsor Voted: Yes151–3 · Amendment adoptedRequiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violenceApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes158–0 · PassedRelative to personal financial literacy educationApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes155–0 · PassedRelative to salary range transparencyAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsCo-sponsor Voted: Yes153–5 · PassedTo 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 · 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 · 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