Representative Christine Barber

Christine P. Barber is a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the 34th Middlesex District. She assumed office in January 2015. A resident of Somerville, Massachusetts, she was elected as a Democrat. Prior to her political career, Barber was a health care policy analyst. She is also a member of the Somerville Democratic Committee.

Barber’s current term ends on January 1, 2025. She ran for re-election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives to represent the 34th Middlesex District and won in the general election on November 8, 2022. Barber was first elected to the chamber in 2014.

Throughout her tenure, Barber has been assigned to various committees. For the 2023-2024 legislative session, she was assigned to the House Ways and Means Committee, Health Care Financing Joint Committee, Judiciary Joint Committee (as Vice Chair), and Ways and Means Joint Committee. In the past, she has served on the Housing Joint Committee, Financial Services Joint Committee, and the Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Joint Committee, among others.

Barber’s work extends beyond legislation. She has been involved in health care advocacy, working to ensure access to quality, affordable health care. Her commitment to public service and her constituents is evident in her dedicated service.