State Rep Jim Hawkins
2nd Bristol – Attleboro
“Running as a Dem, in a Republican district, gave me the credibility to have Mass Alliance endorse me, as well as good coaching for a political newbie, and help with canvassing. I was outspent in the special by 14 to 1 and this is the kind of support that helped me win.”
State Rep Steve Ultrino
23rd Middlesex – Malden
“In regards to Mass Alliance; I would not be in my seat today if it were not for the endorsement and fieldwork in which Mass Alliance provided for me. The training, staff, consulting, advice, and mentorship from Mass Alliance is what helped me not only become a better candidate but a much better State Representative!”
State Rep Mary Keefe
15th Worcester – Worcester
“I am thankful to Mass Alliance and other progressive groups for continuing to recognize me and being a resource. Mass Alliance has brought some exciting new progressive voices to the statehouse and there are great colleagues among them.”
State Rep Andy Vargas
3rd Essex – Haverhill
“Not every endorsing organization provides boots on the ground. Having Mass Alliance “in the kitchen”, particularly in the days leading up to election day, was very helpful. Their physical presence in our campaign office and on the doors made a difference.”
State Rep Jack Patrick Lewis
7th Middlesex – Framingham
“Mass Alliance not only was instrumental in my election to the legislature, but the organization’s work is also essential to move our Commonwealth forward. Mass Alliance trains candidates and volunteers on how to advocate for our shared values and to run successful campaigns, and I will forever be indebted for its ongoing support.”
State Rep. Aaron Vega
5th Hampden – Holyoke
“Having the support and endorsement of Mass Alliance means that I as a candidate or incumbent have support from a variety of organizations on a number of important issues. To have the Mass Alliance endorsement is a badge of honor I wear proudly. It’s one of those endorsements that help put people on the ground in your race. The network provided by Mass Alliance is critical to a winning campaign.”
State Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz
Boston
“MassAlliance is trusted as a source of vetting for Progressive voters and activists. When busy volunteers and donors are looking for an efficient, values-driven way to decide which candidates to invest in any given election cycle, many look to MassAlliance for guidance. Having their endorsement helps earn you many activists’ attention, trust, and energy.”
State Rep. Christine Barber
Somerville
“The support that MassAlliance provided to push me to become a better fundraiser, provide expert advice on canvassing, keeping in contact with voters face-to-face, and talking about strategy and issues, was critical to me in campaigning.”
State Rep. Dan Donahue
Worcester
“MassAlliance endorsement connected me to so many progressive activists and groups that were fighting for what I believe in. The endorsement meant I had the resources and volunteers to win reelection numerous times and also build relationships with organizations that have made me a better legislator.”
Tanya Stepasiuk – Campaign Manager for Ballot Initiative
Salem – Ballot Initiative to Preserve Safe Communities
“Mass Alliance’s support was vital for helping Salem vote to keep our Sanctuary City for Peace ordinance. Jordan and the staff helped the campaign with our messaging, organization, strategy, and volunteer recruitment – not to mention putting us in touch with other organizations and individuals who were passionate about our cause. Mass Alliance was a huge part of our winning coalition!”
Ben Ewen-Campen
Somerville – Alderperson
“As a first-time candidate challenging a well-connected incumbent, the training and endorsement we received from Mass Alliance were absolutely essential to the success of our campaign. Mass Alliance has also continued to help me connect with other progressive legislators across the state, to continue building our broad, people-powered movement for improving people’s lives in our state. Mass Alliance was indispensable in helping our campaign stay focused, energetic, and committed to winning on progressive values.”
Meaghan Connors
Campaign Manager
“The training helped me to keep a campaign structure simple, to work backyards, and helped me own my role as a campaign manager. After one campaign cycle and with the training under my belt, I made far fewer errors in the following campaigns and managed personalities, volunteers, and candidates efficiently. And as a woman in this game, my time and money towards this training were well spent.”
Steve Winslow
Malden At-Large City Council
“Mass Alliance’s endorsement helps draw together progressives to work more closely on important issues such as racial and economic equity. Mass Alliance offers the opportunity for people to see that they can make a difference on progressive issues at the local level. Mass Alliance’s endorsement helped bring progressives together to back my candidacy that helped secure two more progressive seats on the City Council.”
Matt Miller
Campaign Manager
“Mass Alliance’s training was critical to my success in these elections. The training does an excellent job breaking down what you need to do to win a grassroots campaign, and how to handle nuanced and difficult situations you will face on the campaign trail.”
Kim Janey
Boston City Council District 4
“I was thrilled to have earned the endorsement of Mass Alliance! I was a first-time candidate in a hotly contested race, so it really meant a lot. The endorsement was extremely helpful because it came with strategic advice and volunteers to help our campaign connect with voters. The power of a Mass Alliance endorsement is in its membership of progressive organizations, which are actively engaged in the fights to protect important issues facing our community.”
Lindsay Sabadosa
State Rep Northampton
“Mass Alliance’s endorsement felt like recognition of my work on the grassroots level. Having this endorsement meant having a wealth of information and knowledge about good progressive policy at my fingertips throughout the campaign – and my first term as a representative. The folks at MassAlliance felt like my personal campaign advisers, and I was so grateful that they were always just a phone call away to offer sane, practical advice no matter what craziness came my way.”
Yvone Spicer
Framingham Mayor
“The Mass Alliance training helped me understand the many dynamics of running a campaign, fundraising, creating and designing literature, and really having a sense of that critical number of votes one needs to win an election. The training gave me the tools I needed to map out a strategic plan, build a team to manage the day-to-day operations of the campaign, and ultimately win this election.”
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