Jim is a SEIU Local 509 member and a social worker. He is deeply committed to his community and to justice and fairness for all. He will be a compassionate, responsible and progressive Representative for thefamilies of the 14th Worcester District. We are pleased and honored to have him join the legislature.Read More
Conventional wisdom held that Jim didn’t stand a chance against two better known local candidates. Identifying Jim early as a progressive champion, Mass Alliance and our member organizations worked hard for Jim, helping him with mail, organization, field, and fundraising. Together, we took this underdog candidate and ushered him to victory in this Special Election.Read More
New Representatives include three new votes to protect a woman’s right to choose, seven to preserve equal marriage in Massachusetts, and three leaders on economic justice. Every single progressive Representative who sought re-election is returned.Read More
Mass Alliance successfully defended Rep. Cleon Turner (1st Barnstable) when many thought he would be defeated. We helped Steve D’Amico, Willie Mae Allen, Sarah Peake, Allen McCarthy, Will Brownsberger, and Pam Richardson best their opponents.Read More
Mass Alliance helps Steve D’Amico and Willie Mae Allen win surprising and decisive elections, by providing organization, fundraising and message assistance and mobilizing and coordinating the work of our member organizations. We also mobilized support to successfully defend Rep. Mark Falzone.Read More
By examining votes of incumbents and conducting interviews with challengers and candidates for open seats on all the issues in the broad progressive agenda, Mass Alliance chooses progressive champions to support from the Berkshires to the heart of Boston.Read More
Sierra Club advocates for environmental protection including reducing pollution, protecting park land, promoting public transportation, and addressing climate change. They have twenty-five thousand members in Massachusetts.Read More
Coalition for Social Justice works on working family issues including affordable housing, childcare, job training, and a fair tax system. They have particular expertise in grassroots elections and a strong base in South Eastern Massachusetts.Read More