Kate Lipper-Garabedian is an American politician who represents the 32nd Middlesex district in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic Party, her district encompasses the city of Melrose and portions of the city of Malden and the town of Wakefield.
Prior to her election to the state legislature, Lipper-Garabedian served on the Melrose City Council.
Early life and career
Lipper-Garabedian grew up in Richmond, Virginia, the daughter of two newspaper reporters. She earned a bachelor's degree in English and History from the University of Virginia and a law degree from Harvard Law School.
From 2003 to 2005, Lipper-Garabedian taught seventh grade through Teach for America before becoming an attorney. She later served as chief legal counsel at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Education from 2015 to 2020.
Political career In 2018, Lipper-Garabedian was elected to an at-large seat on the Melrose City Council.
In 2020, Lipper-Garabedian entered the special election for the 32nd Middlesex district in the Massachusetts House of Representatives to succeed Paul A. Brodeur, who had resigned after being elected mayor of Melrose. She defeated two other candidates in the Democratic primary and Republican nominee Brandon Reid in the special general election.
She was sworn in by Governor Charlie Baker on March 25, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony was held under social distancing protocols at the Grand Staircase of the State House, rather than during a formal House session.
In 2026, Lipper-Garabedian announced her candidacy for the 5th Middlesex district of the Massachusetts Senate. She received the endorsement of incumbent senator Jason Lewis.
Personal life Lipper-Garabedian lives in Melrose with her husband, Mark, and two children.
Electoral record
See also 2019–2020 Massachusetts legislature 2021–2022 Massachusetts legislature
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