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Paul W. Mark
Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire District · Democrat
Towns: Adams, Alford, Ashfield, Becket, Blandford, Buckland, Charlemont, Cheshire, Chester, Chesterfield, Clarksburg, Colrain, Conway, Cummington, Dalton, Egremont, Florida, Goshen, Granville, Great Barrington, Hancock, Hawley, Heath, Hinsdale, Huntington, Lanesborough, Lee, Lenox, Middlefield, Monroe, Monterey, Mount Washington, New Ashford, New Marlborough, North Adams, Otis, Peru, Pittsfield, Plainfield, Richmond, Rowe, Sandisfield, Savoy, Sheffield, Shelburne, Southwick, Stockbridge, Tolland, Tyringham, Washington, West Stockbridge, Westhampton, Whately, Williamsburg, Williamstown, Windsor, Worthington (some only in part)
- 2025–2026 State Senator, Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire · Democrat
- 2023–2024 State Senator, Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire · Democrat
- 2021–2022 State Representative, 2nd Berkshire · Democrat
- 2019–2020 State Representative, 2nd Berkshire · 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 Senate | 237 of 237 | 62 | 0 of 102 |
| 2023–2024 Senate | 249 of 250 | 45 | 1 of 84 |
| 2021–2022 House | 235 of 235 | 40 | 1 of 116 |
| 2019–2020 House | 422 of 430 | 84 | 4 of 296 |
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 Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development Chair
- Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity
- Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets
- Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
- Joint Committee on Higher Education
- Joint Committee on Transportation
- Joint Committee on Ways and Means
- Senate Committee on Ways and Means
- Senate Committee on the Census
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%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 | $35,817 | $33,384 | $15,564 so far |
| 2025 | $38,629 | $45,651 | $13,130 |
| 2024 | $38,631 | $50,252 | $20,153 |
| 2023 | $46,254 | $73,892 | $31,274 |
| 2022 | $70,194 | $101,468 | $58,912 |
| 2021 | $67,223 | $13,978 | $90,187 |
| 2020 | $6,771 | $7,745 | $35,724 |
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
- State funds new mental health task force after fatal Hinsdale police-involved shootingWWLP 22News · Jul 23, 2026
- Massachusetts’ census undercount could strip seats, billions in aid as fiscal woes mountNew Bedford Guide · Nov 2, 2025
Stories that name Paul W. Mark 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 Paul W. Mark 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: 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: 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 rejectedRelative 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: Yes62–94 · 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 adoptedOrder (filed by Mr. Galvin of Canton) for the adoption of House Rules for the 191st General Court governing the 2019-2020 legislative sessions (House…Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: No55–103 · 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 481
Water, sewer and environment 79
Health and human services 76
Police, fire and public safety 69
Roads, traffic and transit 66
Schools and education 51
Parks, recreation and libraries 31
Energy and utilities 20
Housing and zoning 18
Appointments and hiring 18
Elections and how government runs 17
Veterans 12
Licenses and permits 11
Bills they filed · 2025–2026
Paul W. Mark filed 67 bills as lead sponsor this session, including 1 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.
Energy and utilities 6
Schools and education 5
Health and human services 3
Police, fire and public safety 3
Water, sewer and environment 3
Housing and zoning 2
Appointments and hiring 2
Roads, traffic and transit 2
Licenses and permits 1
Taxes and budgets 1
Parks, recreation and libraries 1
Other subjects 42
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 11, 2026).
Bills they signed on to · 2025–2026
Paul W. Mark signed on as a co-sponsor of 771 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 87
Schools and education 61
Appointments and hiring 44
Water, sewer and environment 39
Housing and zoning 39
Police, fire and public safety 39
Taxes and budgets 26
Roads, traffic and transit 25
Elections and how government runs 24
Energy and utilities 16
Veterans 14
Licenses and permits 6
Parks, recreation and libraries 4
Other subjects 408
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 10, 2026). Bills they filed themselves are not listed here.
How Paul W. Mark voted
756 recorded votes as State Representative
State budget for fiscal year 2021Item 0340-0998 Bristol DA OvertimeVoted: Yes135–22 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021Item 0340-0900 Bristol DA OfficeVoted: Yes138–19 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021Item 0321-2100 Legal ServicesVoted: Yes136–20 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 7007-0952 Zoological CorporationVoted: Yes145–12 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 7003-1207 AFL-CIO workforce Dev.Voted: Yes131–26 · PassedRelative to justice, equity and accountability in law enforcement in the CommonwealthFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes107–51 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 7100-0801 Tech. Transfer centerVoted: Yes128–28 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 7003-0606 Manufacturing extensionVoted: Yes140–17 · PassedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes157–0 · Attendance checkState budget for fiscal year 2021item 3000-1044 EEC Parent Fee reserveVoted: Yes130–27 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 3000-7055 Neighborhood VillagesVoted: Yes129–28 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 0950-0000 Status of WomenVoted: Yes152–5 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 0950-0080 Status of Asian AmericansVoted: Yes152–5 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 0950-0050 Gay, Lesbian, TransgenderVoted: Yes152–5 · PassedProviding for access to reproductive health servicesFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes107–50 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 1107-2501 Disabled persons comm.Voted: Yes157–0 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 7027-1004 English language Acq.Voted: Yes131–26 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 4003-0122 Refugees & immigrantsVoted: Yes132–25 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 4408-1000 Emergency AidVoted: Yes130–27 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 4403-2000 Transitional AidVoted: Yes130–27 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 7000-9508 Center for the BookVoted: Yes155–2 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 7000-9506 Telecom. automationVoted: Yes154–3 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 7000-9406 Talking book programVoted: Yes155–2 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 7000-9402 Talking Book libraryVoted: Yes147–10 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 1231-1000 Sewer rate reliefVoted: Yes132–25 · 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