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Nick Collins
First Suffolk District · Democrat
Towns: Boston (some only in part)
- 2025–2026 State Senator, First Suffolk · Democrat
- 2023–2024 State Senator, First Suffolk · Democrat
- 2021–2022 State Senator, First Suffolk · Democrat
- 2019–2020 State Senator, First Suffolk · 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%
55no votes (23% of votes cast) · whole Senate 23%
7 of 102split votes where Collins was in the minority (7%) · 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 | 55 | 7 of 102 |
| 2023–2024 | 250 of 250 | 41 | 16 of 85 |
| 2021–2022 | 257 of 258 | 53 | 9 of 102 |
| 2019–2020 | 458 of 471 | 63 | 14 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 State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Chair
- Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses
- Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
- Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery
- Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
- Joint Committee on Ways and Means
- Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
- Senate Committee on Post Audit and Oversight
- 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 1 of 258 roll callsRank 31 of 40 senators99%voted2019–2020SenateMissed 13 of 471 roll callsRank 41 of 41 senators97%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
$590,650raised in 2025–26
$613,464spent in 2025–26
$16,066cash on hand through Sep 30, 2026
Where the 2025–26 contributions came from
Gifts from individuals
Outside spending in 2026
Groups not tied to the campaign reported spending $156,365 to support Nick Collins and $12,852 to oppose Nick Collins.
- Citizens for an Affordable Massachusetts Independent Expenditure Political Action Committee to support $63,423
- A Balanced and Better Boston Independent Expenditure Political Action Committee to support $37,000
- Massachusetts Realtor Independent Expenditure Political Action Committee to support $34,699
- Working Families Party Massachusetts Independent Expenditure Political Action Committee to oppose $12,852
- 1199 SEIU MA PAC to support $10,344
- Ironworkers Local 7 Community Independent Expenditure Political Action Committee to support $6,382
- Professional Fire Fighters of MA Independent Expenditure PAC to support $4,200
- Retired Public Employees PAC to support $317
Year by year
| Year | Raised | Spent | Cash at the end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $432,650 | $445,510 | $16,066 so far |
| 2025 | $157,999 | $167,955 | $18,225 |
| 2024 | $164,637 | $170,000 | $21,786 |
| 2023 | $155,531 | $165,201 | $24,716 |
| 2022 | $160,213 | $191,825 | $32,303 |
| 2021 | $346,183 | $310,294 | $59,302 |
| 2020 | $234,706 | $301,878 | $17,813 |
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 12, 2026.
These numbers describe the money; they are not a grade. Raising more or less is neither good nor bad. MassVoter does not connect donations to votes or positions.
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In the news
- How state’s ‘super voters’ can still be deemed ‘inactive’Dorchester Reporter · Oct 8, 2026
- ‘Caring Force’ rally keys on pay imbalance for direct care workersDorchester Reporter · Sep 30, 2026
- Analysis: Collins vs. Gayle contest played out fiercest at precinct levelDorchester Reporter · Sep 9, 2026
- Collins says voters wanted an independent senator willing to ‘finish the marathon’Dorchester Reporter · Sep 3, 2026
- Collins survives Wu-backed primary challenge, Brownsberger-Lander race too close to callCommonWealth Beacon · Sep 2, 2026
- Collins defeats Gayle by 11 points to win First Suffolk Senate primaryDorchester Reporter · Sep 1, 2026
- First Suffolk Senate candidates talk taxes, Mass. and Cass, history, and Morrissey revampDorchester Reporter · Aug 26, 2026
- Codman Square leaders eye cultural district designationDorchester Reporter · Aug 20, 2026
- In First Suffolk contest, tax debate remains focus for Collins, GayleDorchester Reporter · Aug 20, 2026
- City tax dispute drives First Suffolk Senate contestDorchester Reporter · Aug 13, 2026
- Ward 13 Dems to host First Suffolk Senate forum on Aug. 20Dorchester Reporter · Aug 12, 2026
- Victory Road Armory slated for $20m overhaulDorchester Reporter · Jul 8, 2026
- Collins, Fluker-Reid named Grand Marshal,Grand Matron of Boston Caribbean CarnivalDorchester Reporter · Jun 23, 2026
- 1st Suffolk Senate forum features mix of feistiness and agreementDorchester Reporter · Jun 18, 2026
- Parade politics: Collins and Wu-backed challenger Gayle mount-up for summer contestDorchester Reporter · Jun 11, 2026
Stories that name Nick Collins 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 Nick Collins 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: Yes9–30 · 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: No10–28 · Amendment rejectedFiscal Year 2025 Supplemental AppropriationsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes12–26 · 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: Yes9–30 · 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: 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: Yes10–29 · 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: Yes12–26 · 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: Yes10–29 · 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: 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: Yes16–24 · 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: Yes16–24 · 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: 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: 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: 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
Nick Collins filed 56 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.
Health and human services 7
Police, fire and public safety 7
Water, sewer and environment 5
Appointments and hiring 4
Taxes and budgets 3
Roads, traffic and transit 3
Parks, recreation and libraries 1
Schools and education 1
Elections and how government runs 1
Housing and zoning 1
Other subjects 30
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 11, 2026).
Bills they signed on to · 2025–2026
Nick Collins signed on as a co-sponsor of 816 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 102
Schools and education 71
Police, fire and public safety 46
Water, sewer and environment 40
Housing and zoning 39
Appointments and hiring 37
Taxes and budgets 36
Roads, traffic and transit 28
Energy and utilities 20
Veterans 16
Elections and how government runs 14
Licenses and permits 9
Parks, recreation and libraries 6
Other subjects 426
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 10, 2026). Bills they filed themselves are not listed here.
How Nick Collins voted
1,225 recorded votes
State budget for fiscal year 2027Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes39–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2027Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes39–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2027Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes39–0 · Amendment adoptedState budget for fiscal year 2027Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes39–0 · Amendment adoptedPromoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatmentApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Co-sponsor Voted: Yes37–3 · PassedPromoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatmentAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No5–34 · Amendment rejectedPromoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatmentAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No10–29 · Amendment rejectedPromoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatmentAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No7–32 · Amendment rejectedPromoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatmentAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No5–34 · Amendment rejectedOrder relative to requesting the opinions of the Honorable Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court on important questions of law relative to promoting…Set aside the chamber's usual rules to take this up nowVoted: No5–35 · Did not passTo build resilience for Massachusetts communitiesApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes36–3 · PassedTo build resilience for Massachusetts communitiesAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes38–0 · Amendment adoptedTo build resilience for Massachusetts communitiesAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes38–0 · Amendment adoptedTo build resilience for Massachusetts communitiesAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes39–0 · Amendment adoptedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2026Approve the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes35–4 · PassedSupplemental budget for fiscal year 2026Question on adoption of Bundled Amendments (Yes)Voted: Yes38–0 · Amendment adoptedModernizing the commonwealth’s cannabis lawsFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes33–6 · PassedFostering agricultural resilience in MassachusettsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes39–0 · PassedFostering agricultural resilience in MassachusettsAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes38–0 · Amendment adoptedPromoting pet equity, treatment and safetyApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes38–0 · PassedDesignating October 15 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness DayApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes38–0 · PassedTo build resilient infrastructure to generate higher-ed transformationApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes38–0 · PassedTo build resilient infrastructure to generate higher-ed transformationAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No5–32 · Amendment rejectedTo build resilient infrastructure to generate higher-ed transformationAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No6–31 · Amendment rejectedUpdating the unit pricing exemption thresholdApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: Yes37–0 · 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