Christine P. Barber is State Representative for the 34th Middlesex District, which includes neighborhoods in Medford & Somerville. Christine was first sworn in after winning a 2015 election and is the first woman to represent the 34th Middlesex District, continuing her career of fighting for justice and equity.
Christine builds upon her expertise to strengthen our health care system. Christine is spearheading a comprehensive bill to reduce prescription drug costs so patients can afford the treatments they need. She led the charge against Gov. Baker's recent proposal to roll back the Medicaid Expansion that provides health care for thousands in Massachusetts, a proposal the House and Senate ultimately rejected. Christine has led on making sure families can find the right provider for children's mental health.