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Peter J. Durant
Worcester and Hampshire District · Republican · Assistant Minority Leader
Towns: Barre, Brookfield, East Brookfield, Gardner, Hardwick, Holden, Hubbardston, Leicester, New Braintree, North Brookfield, Oakham, Paxton, Phillipston, Princeton, Rutland, Spencer, Sterling, Templeton, Ware, West Brookfield, Westminster, Worcester (some only in part)
- 2025–2026 State Senator, Worcester and Hampshire · Republican
- 2023–2024 State Senator, Worcester and Hampshire · Republican
- 2023–2024 State Representative, 6th Worcester · Republican
- 2021–2022 State Representative, 6th Worcester · Republican
- 2019–2020 State Representative, 6th Worcester · Republican
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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 | 27 | 83 of 102 |
| 2023–2024 Senate | 152 of 152 | 24 | 38 of 48 |
| 2023–2024 House | 67 of 69 | 15 | 27 of 39 |
| 2021–2022 House | 235 of 235 | 60 | 95 of 116 |
| 2019–2020 House | 430 of 430 | 173 | 227 of 300 |
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
Leadership: Assistant Minority Leader
- Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity
- Joint Committee on Aging and Independence
- Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy
- Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
- Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
- Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
- Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
- Senate Committee on Juvenile and Emerging Adult Justice
- Senate Committee on Personnel and Administration
- Senate Committee on Post Audit and Oversight
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 152 roll calls (served part of the session)Rank 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
Contributions deposited since Sep 30: $575, from deposit reports. They will be in the totals above when the next bank report comes in.
Year by year
| Year | Raised | Spent | Cash at the end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $38,425 | $33,455 | $33,831 so far |
| 2025 | $46,044 | $25,478 | $28,761 |
| 2024 | $71,238 | $74,605 | $7,674 |
| 2023 | $125,692 | $115,527 | $11,041 |
| 2022 | $500 | $6,187 | $828 |
| 2021 | $605 | $744 | $6,515 |
| 2020 | $2,622 | $694 | $6,655 |
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.
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
- Insurance, concrete fees eyed to help address crumbling foundationsWWLP 22News · Jun 23, 2026
- Massachusetts senator proposes ending COVID-19 vaccine mandatesWWLP 22News · Oct 22, 2025
- Commission favors pursuit of firearms microstamping technologyWWLP 22News · Jul 29, 2025
- Durant discusses factors influencing Massachusetts governor run decisionWWLP 22News · Apr 30, 2025
Stories that name Peter J. Durant 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.
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Most divided votes
For each session, the 10 roll calls where the losing side was largest, with how Peter J. Durant 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: Yes9–30 · Amendment rejectedState budget for fiscal year 2027Add a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes9–30 · 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: 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: Yes10–28 · 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: Yes9–29 · 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: 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: 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 rejectedModernizing firearm lawsApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: No120–38 · PassedRelative to work and family mobilityOverride the Governor's vetoVoted: No119–36 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)Relative to work and family mobilityFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: No117–36 · PassedRelative to work and family mobilityAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: No118–36 · PassedRelative to work and family mobilityApprove the bill in this chamber (it still needs the other chamber and a final vote)Voted: No120–36 · 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: Yes39–119 · 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: Yes41–117 · 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: Yes38–121 · 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: No121–39 · Amendment adoptedProposed Joint Rules governing the 2021-2022 legislative sessionAdd a proposed change (amendment) to the billVoted: Yes38–121 · Amendment rejectedRelative to justice, equity and accountability in law enforcement in the CommonwealthFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: No91–67 · PassedRelative to justice, equity and accountability in law enforcement in the CommonwealthAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiatorsVoted: No92–67 · 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: No93–66 · 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: Yes72–87 · 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: Yes55–104 · 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: Yes53–106 · 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: Yes68–90 · 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: No83–76 · 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: Yes55–103 · 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 491
Health and human services 80
Water, sewer and environment 80
Police, fire and public safety 74
Roads, traffic and transit 67
Schools and education 52
Parks, recreation and libraries 31
Energy and utilities 22
Housing and zoning 19
Appointments and hiring 18
Elections and how government runs 16
Veterans 12
Licenses and permits 11
Bills they filed · 2025–2026
Peter J. Durant filed 64 bills as lead sponsor this session, including 3 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.
Water, sewer and environment 5
Health and human services 4
Police, fire and public safety 4
Appointments and hiring 3
Elections and how government runs 3
Licenses and permits 2
Schools and education 2
Housing and zoning 2
Energy and utilities 1
Taxes and budgets 1
Parks, recreation and libraries 1
Roads, traffic and transit 1
Veterans 1
Other subjects 37
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 11, 2026).
Bills they signed on to · 2025–2026
Peter J. Durant signed on as a co-sponsor of 739 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 79
Schools and education 55
Police, fire and public safety 51
Water, sewer and environment 41
Taxes and budgets 35
Housing and zoning 31
Appointments and hiring 28
Roads, traffic and transit 23
Energy and utilities 16
Veterans 16
Elections and how government runs 14
Licenses and permits 13
Parks, recreation and libraries 4
Other subjects 384
Source: malegislature.gov (as of Oct 10, 2026). Bills they filed themselves are not listed here.
How Peter J. Durant voted
826 recorded votes as State Representative
State budget for fiscal year 2021item 0340-1198 Berkshire DA police OTVoted: No123–29 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 0340-0298 Middlesex DA police OTVoted: No122–30 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 8910-8630 Norfolk Sheriff programsVoted: No126–27 · PassedProviding for a department of children and families school attendance reportOverride the Governor's vetoVoted: No122–30 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)Providing for a long term and congregate care coronavirus transmission reduction guidance reportOverride the Governor's vetoVoted: No122–30 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)Establishing a federal coronavirus relief funds websiteOverride the Governor's vetoVoted: No122–30 · Veto overridden (needs two-thirds)Establishing the Tri-Town Water DistrictFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes151–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Egremont to seek approval to utilize a portion of French Park to construct a broadband headendFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: Yes152–0 · PassedVote without a bill numberAttendance check (quorum call)Voted: Yes152–0 · Attendance checkCreating a next-generation roadmap for Massachusetts climate policyFinal approval before the bill goes to the GovernorVoted: No145–9 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 8910-8500 Nantucket SheriffVoted: No128–24 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 8910-8200 Barnstable SheriffVoted: Yes136–17 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 8910-0110 Hampshire CorrectionsVoted: No126–27 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 8324-0000 Dept. of Fire ServicesVoted: Yes154–0 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 7100-0200 Univ. of MassachusettsVoted: No129–23 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 1599-4417 E.J. Collins, Jr. CenterVoted: No127–27 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 7109-0100 Bridgewater State CollegeVoted: Yes150–4 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 7115-0100 Westfield State CollegeVoted: Yes144–6 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 7116-0100 Worcester State CollegeVoted: Yes148–4 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 7503-0100 Bristol Community CollegeVoted: Yes146–7 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 7508-0100 Massasoit Comm. CollegeVoted: Yes146–6 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 7509-0101 Brewer Learning CenterVoted: No132–21 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 7512-0100 Quinsigamond Com. CollegeVoted: Yes149–4 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 7515-0100 Roxbury Community CollegeVoted: Yes146–7 · PassedState budget for fiscal year 2021item 7518-0100 Bunker Hill Comm. CollegeVoted: Yes144–9 · 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