Hong, Tara Thorn

RepresentativesDemocraticEighteenth Middlesex

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Committee	Role
Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses	House Member
Joint Committee on Higher Education	House Member
Joint Committee on Election Laws	House Member
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources	House Member

DistrictEighteenth Middlesex
Cities & TownsLowell (Ward 1, Precinct 1A; Ward 4, Precincts 3, 4A; Ward 5, Precinct 1A; Ward 6, Precinct 1, 2, 3A, 4; Ward 7, Preincts 1, 2, 3, 4; Ward 8, Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4)
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Along with his mother and sister, Tara emigrated from Cambodia to Lowell, Massachusetts, in 2013 with the help of his stepfather. Despite facing the challenges of limited English proficiency and financial constraints, the warmth and acceptance offered by the Lowell community enabled the family to rebuild their lives. Tara first got involved with the community by volunteering for Lowell nonprofits. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Tara delivered diapers and food to families in need across the city. He volunteered for local non-profits in the city. Through these roles, Tara has gained a deep understanding of the daily struggles faced by many community members. Recognizing the importance of clear communication between leaders and constituents, he emphasizes the need for proactive engagement to address concerns and implement initiatives that improve residents' lives. This commitment to positive change is one of the main reasons Tara decided to run for office—to address the challenges the community faces and to work toward better outcomes.

Contest	Result
Primary	Tara Thorn Hong, 1,191; Rady Mom, 1,010; Andrew W. Kollar, 313
General	Tara Thorn Hong (D), 7,592; David Michael Ouellette, 2,100

Organization	Rating
Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance	100%