State Rep. Lipper-Garabedian Announces Bid For State Senate

The announcement comes on the heels of a retirement announcement from the incumbent.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Kate Lipper-Garabedian, who currently represents the 32nd Middlesex District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, has announced her campaign for the State Senate in the fifth Middlesex District. The announcement comes after the incumbent, Jason Lewis, announced he will not be running for re-election.

Why it matters

Lipper-Garabedian's campaign for the State Senate seat represents a significant political transition in the fifth Middlesex District, which includes the communities of Melrose, Malden, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield, and Winchester. Her bid to continue the legacy of the retiring incumbent highlights the importance of this race in the state's political landscape.

The details

Lipper-Garabedian, who has worked closely with Lewis during her time in the House, aims to continue his legacy with her own tenure. She has emphasized her commitment to upholding democratic principles, protecting reproductive rights, supporting immigrant communities, and addressing affordability challenges, among other key issues.

  • Lipper-Garabedian first took office in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in the spring of 2020.
  • Lipper-Garabedian was elected to the Melrose City Council in 2018, where she served one term before assuming her current role.
  • Incumbent Jason Lewis announced he will not be running for re-election.

The players

Kate Lipper-Garabedian

A State Representative who currently represents the 32nd Middlesex District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, and has now announced her campaign for the State Senate in the fifth Middlesex District.

Jason Lewis

The incumbent State Senator in the fifth Middlesex District, who has announced he will not be running for re-election.

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What they’re saying

“We are at a defining moment in our nation's history, one that demands bold, effective leadership in a state that serves as a beacon of hope for a fractured nation. I come to this moment as someone who believes passionately in the mandate of government to make life better for individuals and families.”

— Kate Lipper-Garabedian, State Representative (Patch.com)

The takeaway

Lipper-Garabedian's campaign for the State Senate seat represents a significant political transition in the fifth Middlesex District, as she aims to continue the legacy of the retiring incumbent and address key issues facing the region and the state.