Jake Oliveira
State Senate, Hampden, Hampshire & Worcester · Democratic · Massachusetts
Where they are running
Where they stand
Charter schools: Oliveira opposed expanding charter schools without local approval.
Where Jake stands on the questions on which we score all candidates
Housing · Supports: Massachusetts should preserve eligibility for emergency shelter for families experiencing homelessness.
Rights and inclusion · Likely supports: Massachusetts should keep state public services available regardless of immigration status.
Rights and inclusion · Likely supports: Massachusetts should expand services, accessibility, and opportunities for people with disabilities.
Education and families · Likely supports: Massachusetts should increase state funding for public K-12 schools.
Education and families · Likely supports: Massachusetts should increase state support to make public higher education more affordable.
Elections and government · Likely supports: Massachusetts should ensure responsive constituent services from elected officials and state offices.
Elections and government · Supports: Massachusetts should strengthen transparency and accessibility of government records and proceedings.
In the news
State Sen. Jacob Oliveira announces $5M for Palmer passenger rail stop, west-east rail (masslive.com, Jul 22, 2026)
Sen. Oliveira, advocates push cancer testing bill on Beacon Hill (gazettenet.com, Apr 5, 2026)
Western Mass. senator denied virtual testimony for a Beacon Hill hearing (nepm.org, May 12, 2025)