5th Essex District  •  State Representative

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Gilbert Frieden is running for State Representative. On your Nov 3rd ballot there will be a lot of questions for you to answer. Scroll to the bottom of the page and input your email today! Then click around (now and again closer to the election) to see just how Gil will vote on each question. (They aren't all confirmed yet and some have been removed, but we left the analysis up, so you know just what Gil is thinking.) In Gil's USA people will be proud to pay their taxes because they are used for peace not war.

Gil Frieden
Town Election
May 11, 2026
Primary Election
September 1, 2026
General Election
November 3, 2026

What Gil Stands For

These are the commitments that will guide every vote Gil casts in the State House. Not talking points. Real positions.

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Housing Justice

Rent stabilization, anti-displacement protections, and real investment in public and affordable housing. Not luxury condos for the wealthy.

Workers' Rights

Strong unions, a living wage, and the right to organize. Gil supports collective bargaining for every worker, including public defenders and state employees.

Reproductive Freedom

Abortion is healthcare. Full stop. Gil will fight to protect and expand reproductive rights in Massachusetts and resist any federal rollback.

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Environmental Justice

Climate change hits working-class communities hardest. Gil supports dedicated public funding for green spaces, clean water, and a just energy transition.

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Voting Rights

Democracy should be easy to participate in. Same-day voter registration, expanded early voting, and full transparency in government.

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Public Investment

Fully fund our public schools, transit, and healthcare, paid for by fair taxation. Not by gutting the services working families depend on.

Gil's Ballot Guide

There are 9 ballot questions in November. Gil has analyzed each one from a progressive perspective so you know exactly how to vote and why.

VOTE YES

Q1 — Expanding the Public Records Law

Citizens can demand records from lawmakers and the Governor's office.

VOTE YES

Q2 — Collective Bargaining for CPCS Employees

Public defenders gain union rights and collective bargaining power.

VOTE NO

Q3 — State Primary Elections

Reject top-two primaries that lock out progressive third-party candidates.

VOTE YES

Q4 — Election Day Registration

Remove barriers that suppress low-income, young, and marginalized voters.

VOTE NO

Q5 — State Revenue Limit & Rebate

Keep revenue formulas flexible so the state can fund public systems.

VOTE YES

Q6 — Natural Resource Conservation Fund

Dedicated funding for environmental protection and urban green spaces.

A Neighbor, Not a Politician

Gil Frieden has deep Massachusetts roots and a lifelong love for the North Shore. He's a certified fitness instructor at Councils on Aging, a former Meals on Wheels volunteer throughout COVID, and ex-vice president of the Friends of the Essex Council on Aging. He has shown up for this community long before this campaign.

His dad was a town planning director and worked for the state Department of Housing and Community Development. His mom was a teacher. Public service isn't a career move for Gil. It is the family tradition.

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Gil Frieden

Get Involved

Progressive campaigns are won by people-power. Here's how you can help Gil win.

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Canvass

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Share Gil's ballot guide with friends and family. Tell them why this race matters. Post on social media. Put up a yard sign.

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Register to Vote

Make sure you and everyone you know is registered. Massachusetts does not have same-day registration yet, so don't wait until the last minute. Register today.

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