Antonio F. D. "Tony" Cabral is a Democratic member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the 13th Bristol District in New Bedford. Elected in November 1990, he has served continuously and is of Portuguese descent. He ran unsuccessfully for mayor of New Bedford in 2011, losing narrowly to Jon Mitchell.

Education and Political Experience

Specific details on education are not available in public records. Cabral's political career includes over three decades in the Massachusetts House, where many of his bills have been enacted into state law. He currently chairs the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, the House Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures, and State Assets, and leads the Gateway Cities Legislative Caucus and Portuguese American Legislative Caucus. He also serves on the Special Joint Committee on Redistricting.

Notable Achievements and Positions

• Extended historic tax credits and passed anti-bullying legislation.
• Secured education funding for New Bedford and strengthened sex offender registration requirements.
• Supported New Bedford fishermen and the South Coast Rail project.
• Advocated for hearings in certain gun crime cases.