Brendan P. Crighton is a Democrat representing the Third Essex District in the Massachusetts State Senate, which includes the city of Lynn and the towns of Lynnfield, Marblehead, Nahant, Saugus, and Swampscott. He has served in the Senate since March 7, 2018, after winning a special election to succeed former Senator Thomas M. McGee. Notable achievements include his prior roles as a Lynn city councilor and Massachusetts House representative , and currently serving as Chairperson of the Joint Committee on Transportation .

Education and Political Experience

• Early Career: Worked in the office of State Senator Thomas M. McGee from 2005 to 2015.
• Lynn City Councilor: Ward 5 ; At-Large .
• Massachusetts House of Representatives: Elected in a three-way race, served 2015-2018.
• Massachusetts State Senate: Third Essex District ; elected March 6, 2018.