Francisco E. Paulino is a Democratic member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the 16th Essex district since 2023. He defeated incumbent Marcos Devers in the 2022 Democratic primary and won the general election unopposed; he secured the nomination again in 2024 with 58.8% of the vote. Notable achievements include his selection as a Fellow in the 2025 Energy & Environment Innovation Fellowship by the bipartisan Future Caucus, focusing on climate change, energy policy, and environmental justice. He serves on the Joint Committee on Revenue, Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, Joint Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management, and the House Committee on Federal Stimulus and Census Oversight, advocating for education, healthcare, and economic growth in the Merrimack Valley.

Education and Political Experience

Limited public details are available on Paulino's formal education. His political experience began with his 2022 election to the Massachusetts House , continuing into the 194th General Court; prior roles are not specified in available records.