Massachusetts State House 2nd Bristol District

Current seat holder: James Hawkins.

James Kimball Hawkins

James Hawkins He assumed office on April 10, 2018.

Campaign site

“I know how important thriving small businesses are. I have owned a gas station, managed a number of small businesses, and taught small business management at Roger Williams University.” (Campaign website (hawkins4rep.com))
“The need to address opioid misuse and addiction is a critical issue in all our lives, whether this crisis hits close to home or more indirectly impacts our wallets.” (Campaign website (hawkins4rep.com))
“I bring my personal values to this race. In 1999, I was recognized as a National Society of Fund Raising Professionals as partner in philanthropy for my successful fundraising efforts, and for my many years of delivering food to the homeless.” (Campaign website (hawkins4rep.com))

Andrew Nelson

Independent (Workers Party)

Andrew Nelson is a Independent (Workers Party) candidate for the Massachusetts House of Representatives in the Second Bristol District on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. According to the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth official candidate list, Andrew Nelson filed from Attleboro, Massachusetts, and qualified for the November 3, 2026 state election following the September 1, 2026 state primary.

Campaign site

“We demand a strong community that serves us, the working class.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))
“Our goal is to organize the working class, and rebuff the political duopoly that works together to maintain power and control over the masses.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“We strive to champion the working class, our voices must be heard and have representation, so that our critical needs are met, without compromise. Far too long has the ruling class had a boot on our necks.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“Workers run the world, therefore our voices and interests are paramount to building a successful working class party.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)

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