Dominick Pangallo

Democrat

Dominick Pangallo

MA-06 Democratic nominee?

$29.6K

SEP 16, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

Overview

Current roleMayor

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

LocationMassachusetts

BackgroundMayor of Salem, Massachusetts

EducationBates College — B.A., political science and theater

Notable personal detailsDominick Pangallo is the mayor of Salem, Massachusetts, elected in 2023. He previously worked in state and local government, including as a legislative aide and in senior roles in Salem city administration. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science and theater from Bates College and has served on a range of civic boards in Salem. He is married to Kristin Pangallo.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports targeted public spending and limited local tax increases to fund city priorities (including a proposed property tax debt exclusion for a new high school) and has advanced progressive local programs such as a guaranteed-income pilot. Uses fees and local revenue tools to fund services while describing a focus on fiscal management and controlled budget increases.

Immigration & Border

The candidate emphasizes Salem as a welcoming community for immigrants, supports local policies that protect immigrant students and families (including non‑coordination with ICE), and backs community programs that celebrate immigration stories and inclusion. Statements prioritize compassionate, community-centered responses to federal immigration enforcement rather than expanded local cooperation with enforcement.

Climate & Energy

The candidate supports municipal and regional climate action including offshore wind development, adoption of specialized energy codes aligned with Massachusetts’ 2050 net-zero goal, expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and participation in cooperative mayoral climate networks. Policy emphasis is on decarbonization, resilience planning, and growing local clean-energy economic opportunities while pursuing transitional measures at the city level.

Public Safety & Guns

The candidate supports local public-safety measures and is affiliated with municipal gun-violence-prevention efforts; he has participated in city actions to enhance crowd and street safety and has worked with law enforcement on public-safety planning. He is a member of Mayors Against Illegal Guns, indicating support for policies aimed at reducing illegal firearms and gun violence while also maintaining police staffing and event security measures.