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Kate Lipper-Garabedian
32nd Middlesex District · Democrat
Towns: Malden, Melrose, Wakefield (some only in part)
- 2025–2026 State Representative, 32nd Middlesex · Democrat
- 2023–2024 State Representative, 32nd Middlesex · Democrat
- 2021–2022 State Representative, 32nd Middlesex · Democrat
- 2019–2020 State Representative, 32nd Middlesex · Democrat
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Find my ballot →Record at a glance · 2025–2026 · House
255 of 267roll calls voted on (96%) · whole House 98%
73no votes (29% of votes cast) · whole House 26%
0 of 167split votes where Lipper-Garabedian was in the minority (0%) · whole House 11%
0times voted “present”
Session by session
| Session | Roll calls voted on | No votes | In the minority (split votes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–2026 | 255 of 267 | 73 | 0 of 167 |
| 2023–2024 | 201 of 201 | 22 | 0 of 106 |
| 2021–2022 | 235 of 235 | 40 | 1 of 116 |
| 2019–2020 | 278 of 278 | 28 | 0 of 198 |
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.
- Party is shown as the Legislature lists it, next to the district. MassVoter never compares, groups or ranks legislators by party.
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Committees and leadership · 2025–2026
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 12 of 267 roll callsRank 125 of 162 representatives95%voted2023–2024Missed 0 of 201 roll callsRank 1 of 164 representatives · Every roll call100%voted2021–2022Missed 0 of 235 roll callsRank 1 of 161 representatives · Every roll call100%voted2019–2020Missed 0 of 278 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
$109,136raised in 2025–26
$259,012spent in 2025–26
$2,556cash on hand through Sep 30, 2026
Where the 2025–26 contributions came from
Gifts from individuals
Contributions deposited since Sep 30: $200, from deposit reports. They will be in the totals above when the next bank report comes in.
Outside spending in 2026
Groups not tied to the campaign reported spending $4,835 to support Kate Lipper-Garabedian.
- 1199 SEIU MA PAC to support $4,835
Year by year
| Year | Raised | Spent | Cash at the end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $78,806 | $231,559 | $2,556 so far |
| 2025 | $30,331 | $27,453 | $75,037 |
| 2024 | $29,651 | $15,806 | $70,899 |
| 2023 | $34,632 | $26,922 | $55,854 |
| 2022 | $34,079 | $21,039 | $47,643 |
| 2021 | $35,248 | $15,850 | $34,147 |
| 2020 | $36,095 | $33,188 | $14,260 |
| 2019 | $12,184 | $11,039 | $10,791 |
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 14, 2026.
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In the news
- Massachusetts bill aims to ban all tobacco and nicotine products in phasesFall River Reporter · Jul 16, 2025
- Bill would extinguish tobacco products in phasesWWLP 22News · Jul 15, 2025
- Massachusetts AG introduces act that will restrict access to cell phones, personal electronic devices for students; social media companies to implement proceduresFall River Reporter · Jan 23, 2025
Stories that name Kate Lipper-Garabedian 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 Kate Lipper-Garabedian 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: Yes121–35 · PassedPrioritizing patient access to careApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes119–33 · 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: Yes130–29 · Amendment adoptedStrengthening health care protections in the CommonwealthAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No30–129 · 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 (29)
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 · PassedRelative 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: Present62–94 · 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: No55–104 · 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: No68–90 · 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 464
Water, sewer and environment 73
Health and human services 69
Police, fire and public safety 63
Schools and education 42
Roads, traffic and transit 38
Energy and utilities 34
Parks, recreation and libraries 26
Housing and zoning 22
Elections and how government runs 17
Licenses and permits 10
Veterans 8
Appointments and hiring 6
Bills they filed · 2025–2026
Kate Lipper-Garabedian filed 34 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 10
Health and human services 4
Veterans 3
Taxes and budgets 2
Housing and zoning 1
Police, fire and public safety 1
Appointments and hiring 1
Elections and how government runs 1
Water, sewer and environment 1
Other subjects 14
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 11, 2026).
Bills they signed on to · 2025–2026
Kate Lipper-Garabedian signed on as a co-sponsor of 594 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 69
Schools and education 48
Water, sewer and environment 34
Police, fire and public safety 28
Housing and zoning 27
Taxes and budgets 24
Appointments and hiring 24
Roads, traffic and transit 21
Veterans 15
Energy and utilities 13
Elections and how government runs 11
Licenses and permits 7
Parks, recreation and libraries 3
Other subjects 313
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 10, 2026). Bills they filed themselves are not listed here.
How Kate Lipper-Garabedian voted
1,065 recorded votes
State budget for fiscal year 2021item 2810-0100 Parks & recreation Ops.Voted: Yes154–3 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 2200-0100 DEP AdministrationVoted: Yes132–25 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 3000-7050 Family networks programVoted: Yes154–3 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 3000-1042 Child care rate increaseVoted: Yes157–0 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 7061-0027 Remote learningVoted: Yes157–0 · PassedProviding for a department of children and families school attendance reporton adoption of the Governor's amendmentVoted: No31–127 · Amendment rejectedProviding for a long term and congregate care coronavirus transmission reduction guidance reporton adoption of the Governor's amendmentVoted: No31–127 · Amendment rejectedEstablishing a federal coronavirus relief funds websiteon adoption of the Governor's amendmentVoted: No32–126 · Amendment rejectedProviding for eviction protections during the COVID-19 pandemic emergencyon adoption of the Governor's amendmentVoted: No30–127 · Amendment rejectedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes155–0 · Attendance checkProviding for access to reproductive health servicesAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No34–120 · Amendment rejectedProviding for access to reproductive health servicesOn adoption of Governor's amendmentVoted: No49–107 · Amendment rejectedAuthorizing the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey an easement in certain land in the city of PeabodyFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes157–0 · PassedRegarding a pavilion in Mary Dennison ParkFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes157–0 · PassedAuthorizing the conveyance of easements and conservation restrictions to watershed lands of the city known as the town of West SpringfieldFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes157–0 · PassedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes156–0 · Attendance checkState budget for fiscal year 2021Final approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes147–11 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021Accept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Yes147–10 · PassedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes156–0 · Attendance checkRelative 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 CommonwealthMake the law take effect right away (emergency preamble)Voted: Yes123–36 · 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 · PassedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes158–0 · Attendance checkState budget for fiscal year 2021Approve the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes143–14 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021on adoption of Consolidated "D"Voted: Yes157–1 · 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