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James B. Eldridge
Middlesex and Worcester District · Democrat
Towns: Acton, Ayer, Boxborough, Harvard, Hudson, Littleton, Marlborough, Maynard, Southborough, Stow, Sudbury, Wayland (some only in part)
- 2025–2026 State Senator, Middlesex and Worcester · Democrat
- 2023–2024 State Senator, Middlesex and Worcester · Democrat
- 2021–2022 State Senator, Middlesex and Worcester · Democrat
- 2019–2020 State Senator, Middlesex and Worcester · Democrat
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Find my ballot →Record at a glance · 2025–2026 · Senate
237 of 237roll calls voted on (100%) · whole Senate 99%
59no votes (25% of votes cast) · whole Senate 23%
5 of 102split votes where Eldridge was in the minority (5%) · whole Senate 14%
0times voted “present”
Session by session
| Session | Roll calls voted on | No votes | In the minority (split votes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–2026 | 237 of 237 | 59 | 5 of 102 |
| 2023–2024 | 250 of 250 | 46 | 7 of 85 |
| 2021–2022 | 258 of 258 | 51 | 8 of 103 |
| 2019–2020 | 471 of 471 | 77 | 30 of 253 |
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official House and Senate roll calls. Quorum calls are not counted, nor joint sessions and the vote electing the Senate President.
- “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 Senate” 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.
- Party is shown as the Legislature lists it, next to the district. MassVoter never compares, groups or ranks legislators by party.
These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates legislators.
Committees and leadership · 2025–2026
- Joint Committee on Revenue Chair
- Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy
- Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
- Joint Committee on Election Laws
- Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
- Joint Committee on Public Service
- Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
- Joint Committee on the Judiciary
- Senate Committee on Post Audit and Oversight
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 farSenateMissed 0 of 237 roll callsRank 1 of 40 senators · Every roll call100%voted2023–2024SenateMissed 0 of 250 roll callsRank 1 of 40 senators · Every roll call100%voted2021–2022SenateMissed 0 of 258 roll callsRank 1 of 40 senators · Every roll call100%voted2019–2020SenateMissed 0 of 471 roll callsRank 1 of 41 senators · Every roll call100%votedRoll calls this member did not vote on, while serving in the Senate. Ties share a rank. The record does not say why a member did not vote. See every senator →
Campaign money
$281,282raised in 2025–26
$174,532spent in 2025–26
$449,106cash on hand through Sep 30, 2026
Where the 2025–26 contributions came from
Gifts from individuals
Contributions deposited since Sep 30: $3,353, from deposit reports. They will be in the totals above when the next bank report comes in.
Year by year
| Year | Raised | Spent | Cash at the end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $126,229 | $97,219 | $449,106 so far |
| 2025 | $155,053 | $77,313 | $419,980 |
| 2024 | $154,778 | $64,058 | $338,660 |
| 2023 | $87,355 | $67,879 | $246,461 |
| 2022 | $153,091 | $92,444 | $226,031 |
| 2021 | $108,725 | $54,302 | $164,790 |
| 2020 | $110,932 | $65,893 | $110,367 |
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.
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- 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.
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In the news
- Debate shows frustration over human trafficking policyWWLP 22News · May 23, 2025
- Democrat bill would allow non-US citizens to vote and run for local office in MassachusettsNew Bedford Guide · Jan 31, 2025
Stories that name James B. Eldridge 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 James B. Eldridge voted. Most roll calls in the Massachusetts Legislature pass by wide margins, so these are where members split the most.
2025–2026
To save people money, repair the climate and grow the economyAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes19–20 · Amendment rejectedTo save people money, repair the climate and grow the economyAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No9–30 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2027Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No9–30 · Amendment rejectedPromoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatmentAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No10–29 · Amendment rejectedModernizing the commonwealth’s cannabis lawsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No11–26 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2026Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No9–30 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2026Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes12–28 · Amendment rejectedFiscal Year 2025 Supplemental AppropriationsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes10–28 · Amendment rejectedFiscal Year 2025 Supplemental AppropriationsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No12–26 · Amendment rejectedProposed Joint Rules for the Senate and House of Representatives for the 2025-2026 Legislative SessionAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes9–29 · Amendment rejectedEarlier sessions (30)
Enhancing the health care market review processAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No9–30 · Amendment rejectedEnhancing the health care market review processAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes14–25 · Amendment rejectedEnhancing the health care market review processAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes10–30 · Amendment rejectedRelative to strengthening Massachusetts’ economic leadershipAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes31–9 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2025Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes30–9 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2025Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No10–29 · Amendment rejectedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2024Final approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: No29–9 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2024Accept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: No29–9 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2024Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No12–27 · Amendment rejectedTo improve the Commonwealth’s competitiveness, affordability, and equityAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes9–30 · Amendment rejectedPromoting diversion of juveniles to community supervision and servicesAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No12–26 · Amendment rejectedRelative to forfeiture reformAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No10–29 · Amendment rejectedRelative to work and family mobilityAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No10–29 · Amendment rejectedRegulating sports wageringAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes14–26 · Amendment rejectedDriving climate policy forwardAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No11–28 · Amendment rejectedMaking appropriations for fiscal year 2022 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projectsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No11–29 · Amendment rejectedEstablishing Congressional districtsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: No26–13 · PassedFostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and securityAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes12–26 · Amendment rejectedFostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and securityAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes13–25 · Amendment rejectedProposed Senate Rules for the 2021-2022 Legislative SessionAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes10–29 · Amendment rejectedAuthorizing and accelerating transportation investmentAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No14–25 · 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: No16–24 · 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: No16–24 · 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: No16–24 · Amendment rejectedRelative to voting options in response to COVID-19Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes14–25 · Amendment rejectedRelative to voting options in response to COVID-19Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes16–23 · Amendment rejectedRelative to automated enforcementAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes18–19 · Amendment rejectedRelative to automated enforcementAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No13–24 · Amendment rejectedRelative to educational opportunity for studentsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes14–24 · 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: Yes16–23 · Amendment rejectedVotes 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 480
Health and human services 82
Water, sewer and environment 82
Roads, traffic and transit 49
Schools and education 44
Police, fire and public safety 41
Parks, recreation and libraries 25
Housing and zoning 15
Energy and utilities 14
Elections and how government runs 13
Licenses and permits 12
Appointments and hiring 12
Veterans 11
Bills they filed · 2025–2026
James B. Eldridge filed 65 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.
Water, sewer and environment 8
Taxes and budgets 8
Housing and zoning 5
Health and human services 5
Elections and how government runs 3
Energy and utilities 2
Schools and education 2
Police, fire and public safety 1
Appointments and hiring 1
Parks, recreation and libraries 1
Licenses and permits 1
Other subjects 30
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 11, 2026).
Bills they signed on to · 2025–2026
James B. Eldridge signed on as a co-sponsor of 1,646 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 199
Schools and education 161
Housing and zoning 86
Water, sewer and environment 76
Police, fire and public safety 57
Appointments and hiring 53
Taxes and budgets 51
Energy and utilities 48
Roads, traffic and transit 47
Elections and how government runs 32
Licenses and permits 25
Veterans 16
Parks, recreation and libraries 13
Other subjects 885
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 10, 2026). Bills they filed themselves are not listed here.
How James B. Eldridge voted
120 recorded votes on bills they co-sponsored
Facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorderApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes39–0 · PassedFacilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorderAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billCo-sponsor Voted: No5–34 · Amendment rejectedFacilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorderAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billCo-sponsor Voted: Yes39–0 · Amendment adoptedAmending certain laws relative to individuals with disabilitiesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes40–0 · PassedRelative to fairness in debt collectionApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes39–0 · PassedFostering agricultural resilience in MassachusettsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billCo-sponsor Voted: Yes37–0 · Amendment adoptedPromoting access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth optionsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes40–0 · PassedTo 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: Yes39–0 · PassedEnhancing the market review processApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes38–2 · PassedTo reduce plasticsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billCo-sponsor Voted: No4–35 · Amendment rejectedTo reduce plasticsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billCo-sponsor Voted: No8–30 · Amendment rejectedRelative to fairness in debt collectionApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes39–0 · PassedProhibiting inhumane feline declawingApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes39–0 · PassedFacilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorderApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes39–0 · PassedRelative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparencyApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes39–0 · PassedRelative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparencyAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billCo-sponsor Voted: Yes38–0 · Amendment adoptedRelative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparencyAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billCo-sponsor Voted: Yes38–0 · Amendment adoptedEnabling pharmacists to prescribe, dispense and administer PrEPApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes38–0 · PassedTo provide identification to youth and adults experiencing homelessnessApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes38–0 · PassedTo reduce plasticsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes38–2 · PassedExpanding wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilitiesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes39–0 · PassedTo increase access to disposable menstrual productsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes38–0 · PassedRelative to gender identity on Massachusetts identificationApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes39–0 · 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: Yes39–0 · PassedRelative to military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependentsAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsCo-sponsor Voted: Yes40–0 · 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