Christine Barber
Christine Barber | |
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 Barber in 2022 | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 34th Middlesex district | |
| Assumed office January 7, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Carl Sciortino |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | UMass Amherst, MPPA College of the Holy Cross, B.A. |
Christine P. Barber is an American politician who represents the 34th Middlesex district in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic Party, her district includes parts of the cities of Medford and Somerville.
Political career
[edit]Barber was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 2014, succeeding Representative Carl Sciortino, who had resigned to become executive director of the AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts.[1] She defeated three other candidates in the Democratic primary and unenrolled candidate Nicholas Lanzilli in the general election.[2]
In 2025, Barber filed legislation to remove restrictions on abortion after 24 weeks of gestation. A version of the legislation was signed into law in 2026.[3]
In January 2026, following the retirement announcement of incumbent Senator Pat Jehlen, Barber announced her candidacy for the Massachusetts Senate's 2nd Middlesex district.[4] Jehlen subsequently endorsed Barber's candidacy.[5]
- Chairperson, Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Personal life
[edit]Barber lives in Somerville with her longtime partner, Ryan.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Rep. Sciortino To Step Down, Take Top Post At AIDS Action Committee". www.wbur.org. March 25, 2014. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Christine P. Barber (D)". PD43+. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
- ↑ Adams, Ella (August 11, 2026). "Signing expanded abortion law, Gov. Healey cites stories of 'anguish and heartache'". www.wbur.org. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Rep. Christine Barber announces candidacy for State Senate". The Somerville Times. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
- ↑ Earle, Brianna (August 4, 2026). "Jehlen endorses Barber in 2nd Middlesex District". Cambridge Day. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Representative Christine P. Barber". malegislature.gov. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
- ↑ Dowd, Will (January 21, 2026). "Rep. Christine Barber seeks Senate seat with progressive record, health policy expertise". Gotta Know Medford. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
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