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Jason M. Lewis
Fifth Middlesex District · Democrat
Towns: Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield, Winchester (some only in part)
- 2025–2026 State Senator, Fifth Middlesex · Democrat
- 2023–2024 State Senator, Fifth Middlesex · Democrat
- 2021–2022 State Senator, Fifth Middlesex · Democrat
- 2019–2020 State Senator, Fifth Middlesex · 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%
3 of 102split votes where Lewis was in the minority (3%) · 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 | 3 of 102 |
| 2023–2024 | 249 of 250 | 45 | 1 of 84 |
| 2021–2022 | 258 of 258 | 55 | 2 of 103 |
| 2019–2020 | 470 of 471 | 67 | 0 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 Education Chair
- Senate Committee on Ethics Chair
- Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
- Joint Committee on Public Health
- Joint Committee on Rules
- Joint Committee on Transportation
- Senate Committee on Rules
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 1 of 250 roll callsRank 32 of 40 senators99%voted2021–2022SenateMissed 0 of 258 roll callsRank 1 of 40 senators · Every roll call100%voted2019–2020SenateMissed 1 of 471 roll callsRank 22 of 41 senators99%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
$26,853raised in 2025–26
$101,740spent in 2025–26
$6,587cash on hand through Sep 30, 2026
Where the 2025–26 contributions came from
Gifts from individuals
Year by year
| Year | Raised | Spent | Cash at the end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,116 | $75,354 | $6,587 so far |
| 2025 | $25,737 | $26,386 | $80,824 |
| 2024 | $15,212 | $34,361 | $81,474 |
| 2023 | $37,256 | $27,277 | $100,623 |
| 2022 | $60,081 | $68,160 | $90,638 |
| 2021 | $44,074 | $23,346 | $97,967 |
| 2020 | $29,689 | $33,380 | $73,720 |
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 13, 2026.
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In the news
- Senators keep momentum behind abortion law changesWWLP 22News · Jul 31, 2026
- Healey-Driscoll Administration announces $535,000 in state funding to feed Massachusetts children for free this summerFall River Reporter · May 26, 2026
- Massachusetts bill: employers must warn migrant workers about immigration audits 3 days in advanceNew Bedford Guide · Dec 18, 2025
- Bill to prioritize teacher quality over seniority faces uphill battleCommonWealth Beacon · Dec 2, 2025
- Massachusetts bill aims to ban all tobacco and nicotine products in phasesFall River Reporter · Jul 16, 2025
- Mass. lawmakers weigh a statewide age-based nicotine banCommonWealth Beacon · Jul 15, 2025
- Bill would extinguish tobacco products in phasesWWLP 22News · Jul 15, 2025
Stories that name Jason M. Lewis 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 Jason M. Lewis 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: Yes11–26 · 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: No12–28 · Amendment rejectedFiscal Year 2025 Supplemental AppropriationsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No10–28 · 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: No9–29 · 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: No14–25 · Amendment rejectedEnhancing the health care market review processAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No10–30 · 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: Yes29–9 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2024Accept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes29–9 · 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: No9–30 · 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: No14–26 · 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: Yes26–13 · PassedFostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and securityAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No12–26 · Amendment rejectedFostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and securityAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No13–25 · Amendment rejectedProposed Senate Rules for the 2021-2022 Legislative SessionAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No10–29 · 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: No14–25 · Amendment rejectedRelative to voting options in response to COVID-19Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No16–23 · Amendment rejectedRelative to automated enforcementAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No18–19 · 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: No14–24 · 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: No16–23 · 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
Jason M. Lewis filed 126 bills as lead sponsor this session, including 28 filed “by request”. 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. Bills marked “by request” were filed for a constituent, as the state constitution’s right of petition allows, and may not reflect the legislator’s own view.
Schools and education 23
Health and human services 12
Taxes and budgets 11
Water, sewer and environment 8
Licenses and permits 5
Roads, traffic and transit 4
Appointments and hiring 4
Veterans 4
Housing and zoning 3
Police, fire and public safety 3
Elections and how government runs 2
Energy and utilities 1
Parks, recreation and libraries 1
Other subjects 55
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 11, 2026).
Bills they signed on to · 2025–2026
Jason M. Lewis signed on as a co-sponsor of 859 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 97
Schools and education 54
Water, sewer and environment 46
Housing and zoning 43
Police, fire and public safety 39
Taxes and budgets 32
Appointments and hiring 29
Roads, traffic and transit 24
Energy and utilities 23
Elections and how government runs 15
Veterans 14
Licenses and permits 8
Parks, recreation and libraries 6
Other subjects 483
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 10, 2026). Bills they filed themselves are not listed here.
How Jason M. Lewis voted
1,225 recorded votes
Authorizing the town of Middleborough to convey a certain parcel of conservation landFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes39–0 · PassedRelative to the governance, structure and care of veterans at the Commonwealth’s veterans’ homesAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes40–0 · 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: Yes38–0 · PassedFinancing the general governmental infrastructure of the CommonwealthFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes39–0 · PassedAuthorizing the conveyance of a parcel of land in the town of BrewsterFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes39–0 · PassedProviding for the disposition of certain land in the town of West BrookfieldFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes39–0 · PassedExpanding protections for reproductive and gender-affirming careAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsCo-sponsor Voted: Yes39–1 · PassedAuthorizing the use of Article ninety-seven land for roadway improvements in the town of DunstableFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes39–0 · PassedRelating to economic growth and relief for the commonwealthApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes40–0 · PassedRelating to economic growth and relief for the commonwealthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes38–0 · Amendment adoptedRelating to economic growth and relief for the commonwealthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes38–1 · Amendment adoptedRelating to economic growth and relief for the commonwealthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No7–31 · Amendment rejectedAuthorizing the town of Danvers to convey and acquire certain propertyFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes39–0 · PassedRelating to economic growth and relief for the commonwealthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes39–0 · Amendment adoptedDriving clean energy and offshore windAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes38–2 · PassedDriving clean energy and offshore windSet aside the chamber's usual rules to take this up nowVoted: Yes36–3 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2023Accept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes40–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Swansea to enter into a lease agreement for Medeiros FarmFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes39–0 · PassedRelative to Massachusetts’s transportation resources and climateApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes39–0 · PassedExpanding protections for reproductive rightsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes40–0 · PassedMaking appropriations for fiscal year 2022 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projectsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes39–0 · PassedRelative to the management of Fuller Field in the town of ClintonFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes39–0 · PassedPromoting diversion of juveniles to community supervision and servicesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes32–8 · PassedPromoting diversion of juveniles to community supervision and servicesAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No6–33 · Amendment rejectedPromoting diversion of juveniles to community supervision and servicesAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No12–26 · Amendment rejectedSource: 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