Cynthia Stone Creem

Cynthia Stone Creem is an American politician who serves as a member of the Massachusetts Senate for the Norfolk and Middlesex district|Norfolk and Middlesex] district. Formerly called the 1st Middlesex and Norfolk district, her constituency includes Brookline, Wellesley, and her hometown of Newton. A member of the Massachusetts [Democratic Party|Democratic Party], Creem was first elected in 1999 and has served as Majority Leader since 2018. Prior to serving in the Massachusetts legislature, she was an attorney who served on the Massachusetts Governor's Council and the Newton Board of Aldermen.
In late 2011, Creem considered running for Congress in Massachusetts's 4th congressional district to replace retiring Rep. Barney Frank, but decided to remain in the Massachusetts Senate. The seat was ultimately won by Joe Kennedy III.

Political career

In 2018, Creem, along with Senator Anne Gobi, led the fight to pass H.4671, an act automatically registering eligible voters and enhancing safeguards against fraud. The bill created a framework for eligible voters to automatically register to vote when receiving services form the Register of Motor Vehicles and MassHealth. The bill also applies existing penalties for voter fraud to a fine of up to $10,000 or a five-year prison sentence.

Creem and her husband, Harvey, have two children and four grandchildren. She is Jewish.