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Kip A. Diggs
2nd Barnstable District · Democrat
Towns: Barnstable, Yarmouth (some only in part)
- 2025–2026 State Representative, 2nd Barnstable · Democrat
- 2023–2024 State Representative, 2nd Barnstable · Democrat
- 2021–2022 State Representative, 2nd Barnstable · Democrat
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Find my ballot →Record at a glance · 2025–2026 · House
266 of 267roll calls voted on (99%) · whole House 98%
73no votes (27% of votes cast) · whole House 26%
0 of 169split votes where Diggs 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 | 266 of 267 | 73 | 0 of 169 |
| 2023–2024 | 197 of 201 | 22 | 0 of 102 |
| 2021–2022 | 235 of 235 | 39 | 0 of 116 |
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 Ways and Means
- Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
- Joint Committee on Housing
- Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion
- Joint 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 farMissed 1 of 267 roll callsRank 64 of 162 representatives99%voted2023–2024Missed 4 of 201 roll callsRank 114 of 164 representatives98%voted2021–2022Missed 0 of 235 roll callsRank 1 of 161 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
$54,742raised in 2025–26
$67,950spent in 2025–26
$6,983cash 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 | $14,737 | $24,584 | $6,983 so far |
| 2025 | $40,005 | $43,366 | $16,288 |
| 2024 | $63,756 | $75,397 | $19,648 |
| 2023 | $42,334 | $31,601 | $30,036 |
| 2022 | $31,605 | $33,677 | $18,750 |
| 2021 | $24,876 | $7,230 | $20,822 |
| 2020 | $35,004 | $31,870 | $3,134 |
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.
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In the news
- Updated: Barnstable, Harwich, Mashpee, Bourne & C-O-MM fire departments receive state grants for purchase of safety equipmentCapeCod.com · Apr 9, 2025
- Massachusetts recognizes first official Rosa Parks DayWWLP 22News · Feb 4, 2025
- Barnstable Fire receives Firefighter Safety Equipment GrantCapeCod.com · Jan 23, 2025
Stories that name Kip A. Diggs 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 Kip A. Diggs 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 (20)
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: Yes93–64 · 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 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 297
Water, sewer and environment 50
Health and human services 46
Roads, traffic and transit 37
Schools and education 33
Energy and utilities 31
Housing and zoning 22
Parks, recreation and libraries 19
Police, fire and public safety 19
Elections and how government runs 16
Licenses and permits 8
Veterans 7
Appointments and hiring 3
Bills they filed · 2025–2026
Kip A. Diggs filed 29 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.
Appointments and hiring 4
Police, fire and public safety 3
Energy and utilities 3
Roads, traffic and transit 3
Schools and education 2
Water, sewer and environment 2
Taxes and budgets 1
Housing and zoning 1
Veterans 1
Other subjects 12
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 11, 2026).
Bills they signed on to · 2025–2026
Kip A. Diggs signed on as a co-sponsor of 601 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 71
Schools and education 43
Water, sewer and environment 34
Police, fire and public safety 28
Housing and zoning 27
Appointments and hiring 25
Taxes and budgets 23
Roads, traffic and transit 22
Veterans 15
Energy and utilities 13
Elections and how government runs 11
Licenses and permits 7
Parks, recreation and libraries 3
Other subjects 323
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 10, 2026). Bills they filed themselves are not listed here.
How Kip A. Diggs voted
759 recorded votes
Order relative to the adoption of permanent Joint Rules for the 194th General Court governing the 2025-2026 legislative sessionsOn adoption of the orderVoted: Yes128–23 · PassedOrder relative to the adoption of permanent Joint Rules for the 194th General Court governing the 2025-2026 legislative sessionsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No23–128 · Amendment rejectedOrder relative to the adoption of permanent Joint Rules for the 194th General Court governing the 2025-2026 legislative sessionsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No23–128 · Amendment rejectedOrder relative to the adoption of permanent Joint Rules for the 194th General Court governing the 2025-2026 legislative sessionsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No23–128 · Amendment rejectedOrder relative to the adoption of permanent Joint Rules for the 194th General Court governing the 2025-2026 legislative sessionsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No23–128 · Amendment rejectedOrder relative to the adoption of permanent Joint Rules for the 194th General Court governing the 2025-2026 legislative sessionsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No23–128 · Amendment rejectedOrder relative to the adoption of permanent Joint Rules for the 194th General Court governing the 2025-2026 legislative sessionsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No23–128 · Amendment rejectedText of a further amendment, offered by Mr. Michlewitz of Boston, to the Senate amendment (striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in…Text of a further amendment to H.58Voted: Yes128–23 · Amendment adoptedMaking appropriations for fiscal year 2025 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: Yes126–26 · PassedMaking appropriations for fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projectsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes152–0 · Amendment adoptedMaking appropriations for fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projectsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes152–0 · Amendment adoptedMaking appropriations for fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projectsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes152–0 · Amendment adoptedMaking appropriations for fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projectsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes127–25 · Amendment adoptedMaking appropriations for fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects"Shall the decis ion of the Chair stand?'Voted: Yes128–24 · PassedMaking appropriations for fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects"Shall the decis ion of the Chair stand?'Voted: Yes128–24 · PassedMaking appropriations for fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projectsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No25–127 · Amendment rejectedMaking appropriations for fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projectsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No26–126 · Amendment rejectedMaking appropriations for fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projectsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No26–126 · Amendment rejectedMaking appropriations for fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projectsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No26–126 · Amendment rejectedRelative to strengthening Massachusetts’ economic leadershipFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Did not vote139–4 · PassedRelative to strengthening Massachusetts’ economic leadershipAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Did not vote137–8 · PassedPromoting a clean energy grid, advancing equity and protecting ratepayersAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: Did not vote128–17 · PassedAn Order to amend House Rule 85Aon adoption of the orderVoted: Did not vote135–10 · PassedRelative to the Affordable Homes ActFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes128–24 · PassedAuthorizing the city of New Bedford to grant a utility easement to the University of Massachusetts at DartmouthFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes152–0 · PassedSource: official profile on malegislature.gov. 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