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Carole A. Fiola (D) vs Robert G. Anctil (R)
7 questions · pick the answer closest to your view
1 / 7
A 2021 state climate law set a binding goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. What should happen to the state's climate and clean energy requirements?
Sources: A (Fiola): voted yes on S.9, 2021 climate law with net zero by 2050 (House Roll Call 15, Mar 18, 2021, passed 145-14); voted yes on S.2967, 2024 clean energy law (House Roll Call 201, Nov 14, 2024, passed 128-17). B (Anctil): Anctil campaign site, anctil4rep.com ("I will vote to repeal state net-zero green energy mandates that artificially inflate monthly electric and gas delivery charges"), viewed Oct 2, 2026.
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Since July 2023, the Work and Family Mobility Act has let Massachusetts residents apply for a standard driver's license regardless of immigration status. Voters kept the law in a 2022 ballot question. What should happen to this law?
Sources: A (Fiola): voted yes on the Work and Family Mobility Act: H.4461 (House Roll Call 147, Feb 16, 2022), H.4805 (Roll Call 189, May 26, 2022) and the veto override (Roll Call 195, June 8, 2022). B (Anctil): Anctil campaign site, anctil4rep.com ("I will introduce legislation to repeal the 2023 Work and Family Mobility Act, restoring mandatory proof of legal presence"), viewed Oct 2, 2026.
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In 2024, voters approved a law letting the state auditor audit the Legislature. Legislative leaders say a full audit would violate the separation of powers. How far should the audit go?
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Since 2025, state emergency shelter for homeless families has required legal immigration status. Should it be limited to U.S. citizens who have lived in the state at least six months?
Sources: A (Fiola): voted no on H.4000 Amendment #417, which would limit shelter to U.S. citizens who were Massachusetts residents for at least six months (House Roll Call 37, Apr 29, 2025, failed 27-129). B (Anctil): Anctil campaign site, anctil4rep.com ("end 'Right to Shelter' for non-citizens"), viewed Oct 2, 2026; six-month part not in his words.
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What’s the best way for the state to help with the cost of living?
Source: Fall River Community Media candidate interviews, host Keith Thibault, 2026. A (Fiola): Fiola interview, 6:16–7:02. B (Anctil): Anctil interview, 6:55–8:13.
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Legislators often secure state money for specific local groups and projects. Which is closer to your view?
Source: Fall River Community Media candidate interviews, host Keith Thibault, 2026. A (Fiola): Fiola interview, 11:46–12:39. B (Anctil): Anctil interview, 5:12–5:44 and 8:34–9:03.
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The state is taking developer proposals for the Route 79 and Davol Street waterfront in Fall River. Which is closer to your view?
Source: Fall River Community Media candidate interviews, host Keith Thibault, 2026. A (Fiola): Fiola interview, 9:50–11:30 and 17:05–17:56. B (Anctil): Anctil interview, 10:13–11:56. Background: H.4071 (Fiola, sponsor), redrafted as H.4973; sets no unit count.
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