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Mass Alliance endorses candidates who request our endorsement and who have a clear record of supporting our values. We are proud to endorse these progressive champions:
Open Seats:
Katherine Clark
Candidates for Re-Election to the Senate:
Sonia Chang-Diaz
Candidates for Re-Election to the House:
Jen BensonWe work hard for the candidates we endorse. Join us to volunteer!
Katherine Clark
Middlesex and Essex
6 Pleasant Street, Suite 210
Malden, MA 02148
KatherineClark.org
Rep. Katherine Clark is running for the open seat in being vacated by Richard Tisei. Katherine was elected in 2008 to the MA House of Representatives and is committed to continuing her fight for the kind of common sense reforms that keep government working for families and communities
As a school committee member and public school mom, Katherine knows the importance of providing a quality education to every child, no matter what community they live in. In the legislature, she has made her colleagues focus on making the funding formula for public schools fair to all communities. Because of her commitment to education, Katherine was named Legislator of the Year by Citizens for Public Schools for her work.
As a prosecutor and advocate for children, Katherine has seen up close the important role government plays in protecting our families. As a legislator, she has strengthened the protections for kids against bullying.
Katherine has showed her commitment to job creation as leader in passing legislation to create the Commonwealth's first small business administration. Katherine will work to protect the transportation systems businesses rely on and lower insurance rates for small businesses.
Katherine is committed to making sure that our resources do the most possible good in our communities. She stood up to leaders of her own party to open the books of the legislature itself. And she was one of a handful of legislators who fought and won accountability for the companies we invest in to create the jobs we need.
Paul Mark
2nd Berkshire
7 Theresa Ave.
Pittsfield , MA 01201
VotePaulMark.com
Mass Alliance was proud to endorse Paul Mark, the progressive choice to fill the seat being vacated by Rep. Dennis Guyer. As Political Director and Chairman of the COPE Committee for his local IBEW 2325, Paul has proven his commitment to fight for quality health care and creating well-paying, locally-based jobs.
Putting himself through college and law school while working full time with Verizon as a line technician, Paul has seen firsthand how important access to quality schools, affordable healthcare and infrastructure such as high speed broadband to Western Massachusetts are to supporting job growth. Paul will work to create sustainable, local job growth and to make sure that big businesses invest in their workers and help improve our neighborhoods.
Paul is running for State Rep to make sure everyone in Massachusetts has the same opportunity for success he has had. Opportunity comes in many forms: better-performing schools, better-paying jobs, the chance to start a business or hold onto a family farm.
Ken O'Brien
1st Worcester
391 Salisbury Street
Holden, MA 01520
KenOBrien2010.com
Mass Alliance is proud to endorse former Holden Selectman Kenneth O'Brien for the seat being vacated by Lewis Evangelidis. He will work to give his district a voice and fight for public services that his constituents need. For 23 years, Ken has run his own roofing business and goes to work on roofs every day. He works hard roofing and will work hard for his district.
As a two term member of the Holden Board of Selectmen, he understands the stress to services that underfunding local aid can do to communities. He led and won the fight to secure federal grants for public safety.
Ken is a product of the public schools and his kids are now students in Holden public schools, that's why he worked so hard to guarantee full funding for quality education in his community.
Strong communities depend upon individuals willing to serve; Ken has served his community in ways that have made a difference in the past and he will bring the same level of commitment to Beacon Hill.
Jesse Reich
1st Middlesex
PO Box 681
Ayer, MA 01432
ReichForRep.com
Jesse Reich is running for seat being vacated by Rep. Bob Hargraves because he believes that if government can foster the growth of green industries, the problems with environmental degradation and job growth can be solved.
Baystate Biofuels for which Jesse is the founder is providing a less expensive, American-made alternative to petroleum diesel. The experience has shown the powerful impact the green industry can have on our communities and has prepared Jesse to help lead the Commonwealth in creating new, clean jobs.
As an educator, Jesse knows the problems facing our schools. As a Representative, he would work to decrease class sizes. With this change, teachers would no longer be forced to teach to the test, and could focus on making students able to compete after graduation.
Jesse serves as the vice chair of the Ayer Finance Committee. During his tenure as vice chair he has helped balance the city's budget without making any cuts to services or personnel.
Sonia Chang-Diaz
Second Suffolk
173 Dudley Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
SoniaChangDiaz.com
Mass Alliance is endorsing Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz for re-election in the Second Suffolk District, because of her passionate voice for progressive change and her ability to shed light on the issues that affect her community.
In just two short years Senator Chang-Diaz, has set herself a part as she fought for C.O.R.I. reform, finally securing its passage. She has fought racial profiling and anti-immigrant fervor that came up late this spring in the Senate. She addressed the foreclosure crisis by helping to create protections from foreclosures and evictions.
A former teacher herself, she has worked to protect K-12 funding and helped shape the educational reform package aimed at ending the achievement-gap. Through these tough fiscal times, she's also fought to protect millions of dollars going to youth intervention programs, housing assistance, community healthcare, and other programs that help those who need it the most.
Senator Chang-Diaz supports economic development that will help communities, while creating good jobs with good wages. She sees the need for accountability in all aspects of government, especially those pertaining to job creation and tax revenues. Mass Alliance is proud to support Senator Chang-Diaz.
Cindy Creem
First Middlesex and Norfolk
110 Huntington Road
Newton, MA 02458
CindyCreem.com
Mass Alliance is proud to support progressive champion Sen. Cynthia Creem who is running for re-election to the State Senate in the 1st Middlesex and Norfolk District. She has been a leader in closing of corporate tax loopholes and champion for the landmark stem cell and biotech initiatives.
As chair of the Judiciary Committee, she has been an important and powerful voice for smart criminal justice policy and justice for all. She was instrumental in the recent passage of comprehensive C.O.R.I. reform.
Senator Creem is committed to quality public education, government accountability and creating the green jobs of the future. As former Chair of the Revenue Committee, Senator Creem fought to support funding for local aid and has worked with municipalities to find innovative ways to cope with the fiscal crisis.
Senator Creem's work for property tax relief for seniors and strengthening policies for quality health care won her recognition as the Massachusetts Council on Aging's 2009 Advocate of the Year.
Sal Didomenico
Middlesex, Suffolk and Essex
P.O. Box 490890
Everett, MA 02149
SalforSenate.com
Jamie Eldridge
Second Middlesex and Norfolk
19 Main St
Hudson, MA 01749
JamieEldridge.com
Mass Alliance is proud to endorse Sen. Jamie Eldridge for re-election in the Middlesex and Worcester District, because of his passionate and eloquent voice for his communities and progressive values.
Sen. Eldridge knows that our public schools are the foundation of our economy, and that the investments we make in education now will benefit our Commonwealth for generations to come. Sen. Eldridge will work to make sure schools have the resources and tools they need to succeed, such as quality teachers, small class sizes, and well-rounded curricula. Sen. Eldridge won passage of the toughest anti-bullying legislation in the country to ensure every child in Massachusetts is safe at school.
Sen. Eldridge has worked to protect our open spaces, natural environment and clean water systems as co-sponsor of the Energy Efficiency Act, Global Warming Solutions Act, the Green Communities Act, and the Green Jobs bill. He understands the important issues because of his years of service on organizations like the Acton Conservation Trust, Nashua River Watershed Association, Organization for the Assabet River and the SuAsCo Watershed Community Council.
Sen. Eldridge is a leader in demanding transparency and accountability on Beacon Hill so that citizens of the Commonwealth can be sure their tax dollars are being spent efficiently and effectively. This dedication to these values have set him apart during his career in the Senate.
Susan Fargo
3rd Middlesex
Room 504, State House
Boston, MA 02133
SenatorFargo.net
Pat Jehlen
Second Middlesex
67 Dane St
Somerville, MA 02143
PatJehlen.org
Senator Pat Jehlen is a principled leader dedicated to the progressive vision of the Commonwealth. Her commitment to creating a transformative public policy for our communities is the reason Mass Alliance is proud to endorse Sen. Jehlen for re-election in the 2nd Middlesex District.
As chair of Elder Affairs in the Senate, she has supported and helped pass legislation to assist seniors in making fair and equal choices about their quality of care, regardless of their finances. Pat is focused on improving the quality of life for all by implementing paid sick days, ensuring excellent education for all kids, keeping healthcare affordable and universal, and making sure jobs have decent wages and benefits.
Mass Alliance is excited to support this progressive champion for re-election.
Jen Benson
37th Middlesex
P.O. Box 202
Lunenburg, MA 01462
JenBenson.org
Will Brownsberger
24th Middlesex
Room 276 State House
Boston, MA 02133
WillBrownsberger.com
Steve D'Amico
4th Bristol
P.O. Box 83
Seekonk, MA 02771
SDAmico.com
Since Rep. Steve D'Amico was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2006, he has been a strong, independent voice for the people of Swansea, Rehoboth, Seekonk, and Norton. It is because of that commitment that Mass Alliance is endorsing him for re-election. Steve has fought to change the culture of Beacon Hill and has not been afraid to stand up to House leadership and special interests.
Rep. D'Amico has advocated for closing corporate tax loopholes and pushed for more transparency in government. He will be committed to working for wise investments in critical areas like education; transportation; public safety and a trustworthy judicial system which historically have been the underpinnings of our economic strength. Sustaining that infrastructure has been, and will remain, crucial to the economic recovery that is now underway.
His thoughtful and strong leadership for the 4th Bristol District is the reason Mass Alliance is so proud to endorse his re-election bid.
Mark Falzone
9th Essex
76 Hammersmith Drive
Saugus, MA 01906
Falzone.org
Mass Alliance is continuing support Rep. Mark Falzone who is running for re-election in the 9th Essex District because of his hard work and commitment to his community.
Education is a top priority for Rep. Falzone. His work supporting high quality education from K-12 to higher education has earned him consistently high ratings from the Massachusetts Teachers Association. Falzone also worked to lower the costs of prescription medication to help seniors on limited budgets, along with improving senior care programs and helping seniors to reduce their property taxes.
His successes as a state legislator earned him a Flemming Fellowship in 2002, among many other honors. Mass Alliance is proud to endorse his candidacy for reelection in 2010.
Jason Lewis
31st Middlesex
PO Box 253
Winchester, MA 01890
ElectJasonLewis.com
Representative Jason Lewis has been hard at work tackling the challenges facing the residents and small businesses in Stoneham and Winchester. It is because of his tireless, thoughtful work in supporting his community that Mass Alliance endorsed Rep. Lewis for re-election.
In the midst of a severe recession, Rep. Lewis has shown his leadership in spurring local economic development, championing education and local aid, and securing major improvements in public transportation and flood mitigation.
As a supporter of education, he is working for Chapter 70 reform, so that his constituents in suburban and rural school districts receive fairer funding. He has supported the Route 132 bus service, boosting public transportation in his district. He is also invested in making state government more efficient and accountable, and has helped to tighten ethics and lobbying rules.
Rep. Lewis brings the management and financial skills he gained working for fifteen years in the private sector to the State House and uses them to bring more transparency, accountability and efficiency to our state government. These skills also serve Rep. Lewis well as he fights for job creation and local economic development and affordable health care for all.
Matt Patrick
3rd Barnstable
P.O. Box 3252
Waquoit, MA 02536
MattPatrick.org
As Representative for the 3rd Barnstable, Rep. Matt Patrick has worked for a fair and balanced budget for the people of our Commonwealth that protects our seniors, our children, the hungry, the homeless and the disabled. It is this approach to finding thoughtful solutions to the difficult questions being faced by the Commonwealth during these hard economic times that Mass Alliance endorsed Rep. Matt Patrick for re-election. /
Rep. Patrick is strong supporter of the environment, he is a leader and sponsor of a bill that made it easier for residents to finance energy efficiency improvements with low interest loans and make all of our new appliances more energy efficient. Global warming is already having a financial impact on his community through increasing costs of homeowners insurance and stronger, more destructive coastal storms.
In addition, Rep. Patrick fought to close corporate tax loopholes that put an unfair burden on the working families. He has proudly stood up for civil rights and defended the Constitution of the Commonwealth from those who would jeopardize it by forcing a vote on gay marriage. He is also a proponent of comprehensive and expansive Pre-Kindergarten education, along with increased funding for schools.
Tom Sannicandro
7th Middlesex
23 Cary Drive
Ashland, MA 01721
TomWorksForUs.com
Carl Sciortino
34th Middlesex
17 Orchard St
Medford, MA 02155
ElectCarl.org
Mass Alliance is proud to endorse a Rep. Carl Sciortino because he has been a tireless advocate for issues of social and economic justice and deeply committed to working for the families in his community. He passed amendments to the state budget which increased funding for the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP) and Hepatitis-C prevention and treatment programs. Rep. Sciortino also helped pass and worked to override Governor Romney's veto on legislation which increased the minimum wage to the highest in the nation at $8.00/hour.
He supported an amendment to the state's constitution which would make health care for all a constitutionally guaranteed right and he helped pass a landmark bill that makes affordable, quality insurance accessible to 95% to the state's 500,000 uninsured residents. As one of the few members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, & transgender community serving in the Massachusetts general court and as an avid civil rights proponent, Rep. Sciortino has also taken on a leadership role in opposing a constitutional amendment which would outlaw same sex marriage, and is the lead sponsor of legislation to extend civil rights protections to transgender individuals.
He has worked to lose corporate tax loopholes and advocates for increased transparency for tax credits and breaks given out in the Commonwealth. Rep. Sciortino has managed to increase local aid every year he has been in office, and has consistently worked to support Somerville and Medford. He supports the extension of the MBTA Green Line, as it will create jobs and help increase the use of public transportation and consequently lead to cleaner air.
Cleon Turner
1st Barnstable
PO Box 630
Yarmouth Port, MA 02675
CleonTurner.org
Cleon Turner was compelled to run for representative of the First Barnstable District because of a sense that there's a disconnect between state and local government. As a former member of the Dennis Board of Selectmen, Rep. Turner saw firsthand that Beacon Hill just didn't seem to understand what the actual needs of his local communities were.
It is because of that focus on the needs of his community and his passionate advocacy for those issues, that Mass Alliance is endorsing Rep. Turner for re-election.
Rep. Turner has been a voice for education policies that meet the demands of the schools in Barnstable as well as the rest of the state. Rep. Turner has been a leader in bringing C.O.R.I. reform so that Commonwealth residents who have paid their debt to society have a path to gainful employment, housing and out of a cycle of crime forever.
Because of his strong advocacy for his community, Rep. Turner was recognized as legislator of the year by the Massachusetts Municipal Association and the Mass Teacher's Association.
Marty Walz
8th Suffolk
250 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
MartyWalz.com
See our previous endorsements here.