Barur Raj Rajeshkumar Announces Run for MA State Representative

The West Boylston Select Board member is running for the 14th Worcester District seat.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Barur Raj Rajeshkumar, a member of the West Boylston Select Board since 2016, has announced his candidacy for the Massachusetts State Representative seat in the 14th Worcester District. The district includes West Boylston and parts of Worcester. Rajeshkumar says he is running to advocate for fair state funding, responsible infrastructure investment, and local aid that reflects the community's needs.

Why it matters

This race will determine who represents a key district that includes the town of West Boylston and parts of Worcester. Rajeshkumar's campaign promises to focus on securing more state resources and funding for the district, which he says has been overlooked for too long.

The details

Rajeshkumar has served on the West Boylston Select Board since 2016, where he has worked on town budgets, capital planning, public safety facilities, and long-term fiscal decisions. He says he plans to bring these skills to the State House if elected. Rajeshkumar is running against incumbent Jim O'Day (D), who announced his own re-election bid earlier this week. A primary election will be held on September 1.

  • Rajeshkumar has served on the West Boylston Select Board since 2016.
  • Rajeshkumar announced his candidacy on February 12, 2026.
  • The primary election will be held on September 1, 2026.

The players

Barur Raj Rajeshkumar

A member of the West Boylston Select Board since 2016, Rajeshkumar is running for the Massachusetts State Representative seat in the 14th Worcester District.

Jim O'Day

The incumbent Democratic State Representative for the 14th Worcester District, who has announced his own re-election bid.

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What they’re saying

“Worcester and West Boylston have been overlooked by the state for too long. We are living with the consequences. Overlooked no more. We deserve a State Representative who will stand up, fight for change, and bring our fair share of funding back Home.”

— Barur Raj Rajeshkumar, Candidate for State Representative (Patch)

What’s next

A primary election will be held on September 1, 2026 to determine the Democratic nominee for the 14th Worcester District State Representative seat.

The takeaway

This race will be an important test of whether West Boylston and parts of Worcester can elect a new State Representative who will prioritize securing more state resources and funding for the district, which Rajeshkumar says has been overlooked for too long.