Longtime State Representative For Reading Announces Decision On Re-Election Bid

READING, MA — House Minority Leader Bradley Jones — who represents a district covering Reading, Lynnfield, Middleton, and North Reading — announced Monday he will not seek re-election. He has served the 20th Middlesex District for 32 years.

"Serving as State Representative has been a tremendously meaningful part of my life, and while difficult to leave behind, I eagerly look forward to my next chapter," Jones said in a statement. "It is a profound and distinct honor for which I will be eternally grateful. Representing the community where I was born and raised has made this even more of a privilege."

Jones has been elected 17 times. He said he is proud to have maintained a perfect voting record since he took office in 1994, with over 8,180 roll call votes.

"I believe this is a reflection of my commitment to my constituents," Jones said in a statement.

He has served as minority leader since 2002.

Republican Party Chair Amy Carnevale said in a statement: “Brad Jones has served his constituents, the communities he represents, and the Republican Party with steadfast dedication and integrity for over three decades. Leader Jones will leave an indelible imprint on the body he has represented that will not soon be replaced. The Republican Party of Massachusetts is grateful for his service."

Jones lives in North Reading with his wife and two children, according to his bio.