Ted Philips

Edward R. "Ted" Philips (born 1983) is an American politician who is the Representative for the 8th Norfolk District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

Early life, education, and career Philips was born in 1983 in Boston. His father was a middle school teacher. Philips was raised in Sharon, Massachusetts and graduated from Sharon High School in 2001. He studied political science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and received an MPA from the Sawyer School of Business at Suffolk University.

Upon graduating from the University of Massachusetts, Philips joined the Finance Committee for the town of Sharon. In 2006, he worked for State Senator Stephen Brewer. The following year, Philips joined State Representative Louis Kafka's office as a legislative aide. By 2020, Philips was staff director for Representative Kafka. Along with Kafka, Philips received endorsements from 21 unions, as well as notable members of the Massachusetts General Court including Speaker Pro Tempore Patricia Haddad. His campaign focused on improving public transportation, elder care and economic development.

On Tuesday, September 1, 2020, Philips won the Democratic Primary in the 8th Norfolk District. He was unopposed in the general election on November 3, 2020, Philips was unopposed in 2024.

Philips, since his inauguration, has been one of the main supporters of Student Government Day in Massachusetts.

Electoral history