Danillo Sena is a Massachusetts State Representative for the 37th Middlesex District, representing Boxborough, Harvard, Ayer, Shirley, and parts of Acton and Groton. Born in Timbauba, Brazil, he immigrated to Acton, Massachusetts at age 14 in 2001. A DACA recipient, he became the first Brazilian-American elected to the Massachusetts state legislature in 2020.
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Serving
Danillo Sena
State HouseDemocrat
MA-MA HD-37th Middlesex State House
About
Family & Heritage
Born in Timbauba, Brazil. Immigrated to Acton, Massachusetts at age 14 in 2001. Recipient of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Graduated from Acton-Boxborough High School.
Political Career
Before Politics
District director and legislative liaison for State Senator Jamie Eldridge (six years)
Education
Attended Middlesex Community College; B.A. Political Science, UMass Amherst (2013)
Key Issues & Priorities
Climate action
Agriculture
Children and families
Intergovernmental affairs
Immigrant rights