Worcester County, Massachusetts

Massachusetts House, 19th Worcester District

One candidate is tracked for Massachusetts House, 19th Worcester District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kate Donaghue. Candidate information follows official Worcester County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kate Donaghue (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 19th Worcester District; Kate Donaghue is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Kate Donaghue, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Kate Donaghue

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Improving healthcare access, with a focus on substance use disorder and family caregiver support
Addressing climate change
Supporting public education including universal Pre-K

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kate Donaghue serves as State Representative for Westborough, Northborough, Southborough and Framingham, according to her campaign site. She has said her experience as a caregiver for family members informs her focus on the healthcare system, per the site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Massachusetts House, 19th Worcester District in 2026?

When is the Massachusetts House, 19th Worcester District election in Massachusetts?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Massachusetts are on the Massachusetts election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Worcester County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Worcester County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Kate Donaghue, full profile Official Massachusetts election office