Election 2018: Flores Challenging Cyr For Cape Senate Seat

A fourth generation Cape Codder and current Barnstable town councilor is looking to unseat two-year state senator Julian Cyr in the Cape & Islands District. Republican John Flores says he truly understands the "social and economic issues we collectively face on the Cape & Islands."

On his campaign website, Flores emphasizes the importance of creating a prosperous future as a parent and grandparent. His platform includes lengthening the insurance coverage period for opioid abuse treatment, ensuring an adequate budget for first responders; establishing a task force for improving infrastructure; practicing term limits; and supporting laws that are already on the books in Massachusetts. Click here for a full list of Flores's positions.

The incumbent, Democrat Julian Cyr, was elected in 2016 and is the youngest member of the 40-person state senate. During his time in office he has put forth legislation designed to improve affordable housing opportunities for young residents and senior citizens on Cape Cod; extend veterans' privileges to members of the National Guard and reserves; protect against public health risks and more. Click here for the full list of legislation.

Cyr is chair of the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Business, vice chair of the Joint Committee on Elder Affairs, vice chair of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development and serves on committees with oversight of public health, housing, municipalities and regional government, environment and agriculture and social welfare, according to his campaign website.