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John J. Cronin
Worcester and Middlesex District · Democrat
Towns: Ashby, Clinton, Fitchburg, Groton, Lancaster, Leominster, Lunenburg, Shirley, Townsend, Westford (some only in part)
- 2025–2026 State Senator, Worcester and Middlesex · Democrat
- 2023–2024 State Senator, Worcester and Middlesex · Democrat
- 2021–2022 State Senator, Worcester and Middlesex · Democrat
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Find my ballot →Record at a glance · 2025–2026 · Senate
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 | 250 of 250 | 51 | 6 of 85 |
| 2021–2022 | 258 of 258 | 53 | 0 of 103 |
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 Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets Chair
- Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Chair
- Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
- Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
- Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
- Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
- Joint Committee on Ways and Means
- Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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%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
Where the 2025–26 contributions came from
Gifts from individuals
Year by year
| Year | Raised | Spent | Cash at the end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $37,146 | $24,853 | $99,535 so far |
| 2025 | $56,359 | $65,591 | $87,241 |
| 2024 | $169,584 | $99,052 | $96,473 |
| 2023 | $56,754 | $38,866 | $25,677 |
| 2022 | $60,893 | $84,362 | $2,813 |
| 2021 | $28,597 | $12,872 | $26,264 |
| 2020 | $127,894 | $118,389 | $10,534 |
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
- Multistate licensure bills dredge up dental duelWWLP 22News · Jul 15, 2025
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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 John J. Cronin 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: No19–20 · 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: Yes10–29 · 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 (20)
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: No31–9 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2025Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No30–9 · 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: Yes12–27 · 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 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 250
Water, sewer and environment 51
Health and human services 36
Roads, traffic and transit 28
Parks, recreation and libraries 18
Police, fire and public safety 16
Schools and education 16
Housing and zoning 14
Elections and how government runs 13
Veterans 11
Licenses and permits 11
Energy and utilities 9
Appointments and hiring 3
Bills they filed · 2025–2026
John J. Cronin filed 81 bills as lead sponsor this session, including 2 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 11
Police, fire and public safety 7
Health and human services 6
Roads, traffic and transit 5
Appointments and hiring 4
Licenses and permits 4
Housing and zoning 3
Veterans 2
Taxes and budgets 2
Energy and utilities 2
Water, sewer and environment 2
Other subjects 37
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 11, 2026).
Bills they signed on to · 2025–2026
John J. Cronin signed on as a co-sponsor of 650 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 75
Schools and education 56
Water, sewer and environment 37
Police, fire and public safety 33
Housing and zoning 31
Appointments and hiring 28
Taxes and budgets 24
Roads, traffic and transit 22
Energy and utilities 15
Elections and how government runs 15
Veterans 15
Licenses and permits 6
Parks, recreation and libraries 3
Other subjects 340
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 10, 2026). Bills they filed themselves are not listed here.
How John J. Cronin voted
746 recorded votes
Authorizing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to convey a certain parcel of land in the city of PittsfieldFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes39–0 · PassedAuthorizing the county of Nantucket to convey certain parcels of land in the town and county of Nantucket to the town of NantucketFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes39–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Canton to grant temporary and permanent easements of certain land of the town situated in the town of Stoughton for highway purposesFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes39–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Orange to convey a certain parcel of landFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes39–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Nantucket to convey certain parcels of land held for conservation or recreation purposesFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes39–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Andover to convey a non-exclusive access easement over a certain parcel of landFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes39–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Nantucket to convey certain land situated in the town of Nantucket held for open space, recreational or conservation purposes…Final approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes39–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Nantucket to convey a certain parcel of land situated in the town of Nantucket held for park purposes to the Nantucket Conserv…Final approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes39–0 · PassedAuthorizing the conservation commission of the town of Westford to transfer certain easements to the select board of the town of WestfordConcur on Initial Committee ReferenceSponsor Voted: Yes39–0 · PassedRelative to certain parcels of land in the town of CohassetFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes39–0 · PassedTo increase kennel safety, aka Ollie's LawApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes39–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Eastham, acting by and through its board of selectmen, to convey a conservation restriction on a certain parcel of land to the…Concur on Initial Committee ReferenceVoted: Yes39–0 · PassedPromoting 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)Voted: Yes40–0 · PassedRelative to accessing harm reduction initiativesAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes38–0 · Amendment adoptedTo ensure legal parentage equalityApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)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)Voted: Yes39–0 · PassedRelative to long-term care and assisted livingAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes39–0 · Amendment adoptedRelative to long-term care and assisted livingAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes39–0 · Amendment adoptedTo provide for the future information technology needs of MassachusettsFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes39–0 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2024Approve the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes38–1 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Milton to use certain land acquired for conservation purposes for school purposesFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes39–0 · PassedRelative to salary range transparencyAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes38–2 · PassedRelative to disability pensions and critical incident stress management for violent crimesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes40–0 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2025Accept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes40–0 · PassedEnhancing the market review processApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes38–2 · 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