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Andy Vargas

State HouseDemocrat

MA-MA HD-3rd Essex State House

Dominican·Chair, MA Black and Latino Legislative Caucus

About

Andy Vargas is a Massachusetts State Representative for the 3rd Essex District, representing part of Haverhill. Elected in 2017, he was the first Latino elected to the House from this district and the first Latino elected official in Haverhill's history. He chairs the MA Black and Latino Legislative Caucus.

Family & Heritage

Family origins from the Dominican Republic. First Latino elected official in Haverhill history.

Political Career

Before Politics

Prior to legislature, served on Haverhill City Council as the city's first Latino elected official

Education

B.A., Boston University; Harvard Kennedy School

Key Issues & Priorities

*Civics education
*Housing production
*Universal school meals
*Opioid crisis (Naloxone access)
*Small business support