2024 State House Second Barnstable District
The Massachusetts House of Representatives is comprised of 160 members, each representing a district of approximately 40,000 people and each elected for a two-year term. As required by the Massachusetts Constitution, the House meets year-round in either formal or informal sessions to consider legislation. The Massachusetts House is led by the Speaker of the House who is elected by the members of the body at the beginning of each two-year legislative session. Base salary for each representative is approximately $66,256.
Click a candidate icon to find more information about the candidate. To compare two candidates, click the "compare" button. To start over, click a candidate icon.
-
Susanne H. Conley
(Rep)
-
Kip A. Diggs
(Dem)
Do you support election day voter registration? Why or why not?
What actions should the legislature take to address the climate emergency?
What should the legislature do to increase the supply of affordable and middle-market housing in Massachusetts?
What measures would you support to deal with the needs of the large number of immigrants coming to Massachusetts?
What are your priorities for dealing with transportation statewide and in your district?
Campaign Phone
508-827-1799
No. This puts far too much pressure on local election officials who are sometimes stretched very thin. We have made registering to vote very easy as it is and I see this as an unnecessary measure. Let’s restore a sense of civic responsibility and ask those who want to vote to register to do so in a timely fashion.
The legislature should support the transition to renewable energy that is not environmentally destructive. I have been a vocal opponent of ocean wind farms because of their offshore and onshore impacts on life in the seas, on the environment in general, and on human health and safety. The legislature should seek a reset and pivot to available, less damaging and destructive solutions.
The legislature should concentrate on affordable housing solutions and in general, roll back the tax burden on the residents of Massachusetts. I have heard from builders that the increasingly onerous regulatory environment in our state has disincentivized the building trades. I do not favor the state’s attempts to override local zoning ordinances.
I think the current “all expenses paid” program for migrants put in place by the Healey administration is economically unsustainable and unfair to Massachusetts residents and especially our veteran population. I support amending the Right to Shelter law. I also support the administration’s program to provide plane tickets home for migrants who wish to return to their countries of origin.
The Sagamore and Bourne bridges need to be replaced, and more attention given to small bridges, many of which are in a terrible state of disrepair. Regional transportation administrations, especially in our district, should consider downsizing their vehicles, and balance a fixed-route system with a more robust ride-on-demand model. Overhaul the Steamship Authority. It serves as a lifeline for the growing populations of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket and has experienced spectacular operational failures in recent years. The new director should be hired following a legitimate nationwide search.
Candidate has not yet responded.
Candidate has not yet responded.
Candidate has not yet responded.
Candidate has not yet responded.
Candidate has not yet responded.
To make a selection for a candidate you must first find your races. Would you like to find your races now?
You have already selected the maximum number of candidates for this race.
You must uncheck an existing selection before making another selection.