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Joan B. Lovely

Joan B. Lovely

Democratic · Massachusetts · 2026 · Incumbent

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Joan B. Lovely is the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts Senate, Second Essex District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Joan B. Lovely is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts Senate's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Is an attorney who has represented the Second Essex District, covering Beverly, Danvers, Peabody, and Salem, since January 2013, per malegislature.gov official biography. Served on the Salem City Council for 15 years, including as Council President and Acting Mayor, before her Senate election, per malegislature.gov official biography.

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