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Shirley Arriaga

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Shirley Arriaga is a Democratic candidate for Massachusetts House of Representatives 8th Hampden District in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Shirley Arriaga earned an associate degree in liberal arts and sciences from Springfield Technical Community College in 2009, a bachelor's degree in legal studies from the College of Our Lady of the Elms in 2015, an associate degree from the Community College of the Air Force in 2019, and a master's degree in international law and legal studies from Western New England University in 2020.[1] Arriaga served in the U.S. Air Force from 2010 to 2020.[1][2] Her career experience includes working as a community outreach specialist with Veterans Inc. and a congressional liaison with the Office of Congressman Richard E. Neal.[1]

Graduate:
Western New England University, 2020
Associates:
Springfield Technical Community College, 2009
Bachelor's:
College of Our Lady of the Elms, 2015

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On the 2026 ballot

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