Endorsements
Endorsed by:
Governor Deval Patrick, Congressman John Olver, Congressman Jim McGovern Read more...
Senator Stan Rosenberg, Senator Dan Wolf, Representative Anne Gobi, Representative Jay Kaufman, Representative Ellen Story, Massachusetts Teachers Association, Sierra Club, Massachusetts Nurses Association, Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus, NARAL, Mass Alliance, Mass Equality, Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund, 1199 SEIU, National Association of Social Workers, MA League of Environmental Voters, The Victory Fund
State Representative Anne Gobi
"Denise's caring, genuine, hard working and respected character makes her the best choice for the new Second Franklin District. I proudly support Denise for a 2nd term and I strongly encourage the citizens of the newly formed Second Franklin District to vote for her on Sept. 6th and Nov. 6th." Read more...
The Sierra Club is the nation's oldest and most effective grassroots environmental organization. Here in Massachusetts, your local chapter has a 40-year legacy of protecting the environment with successful legislative, advocacy, and educational campaigns. Read Endorsement...
The Massachusetts Teachers Association
"The residents of this district are fortunate to have a candidate with your qualifications and experience running for this seat. Your commitment to supporting and strengthening public education at all levels as evidenced in your voting record is extremely important to MTA members..."
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MTA represents 107,000 members in more than 400 local associations throughout Massachusetts -- the vast majority of educators, administrators and education support professionals in public education, pre-kindergarten through higher education.
The Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus
BOSTON- The Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus (MWPC) PAC has
re-endorsed Denise Andrews for re-election in new the 2nd Franklin
district.
"We are thrilled to support Representative Denise Andrews for
re-election," said MWPC Executive Director, Priti Rao. "Denise has
been an outstanding state representative and brings an effective
leadership style to the State House in service to her constituents and
the Commonwealth. We believe that she is the most qualified candidate
for the 2nd Franklin District seat. She understands the needs and
concerns of the families, businesses and the communities across her
district and effectively engages to ensure that her district needs are
addressed." Read Full Story...
Celebrating 30+ years of Supporting Women in Politics and Public Policy
The Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus is a multipartisan organization founded in 1971 to maximize the participation of women of all ages in the political process and to increase the number of women appointed and elected to public office and public policy positions.
NARAL Pro-Choice America is made up of pro-choice women and men across the United States. Together, we protect a woman's right to choose.
MassEquality works to ensure that every lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender person in Massachusetts is protected from cradle to grave with equal rights and opportunities in school, in marriage and family life, at work and in retirement.
The Massachusetts Nurses Association
Since its founding in 1903, the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) has been the most powerful and effective voice on nursing and health care in the Commonwealth. Read Endoresment...
Mass Alliance is a coalition for political and advocacy organizations that work together to build a progressive Massachusetts.
Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund
The Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund (PPAF) is the civic and political sister organization of Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts and operates as a separate entity from PPLM under the 501(c)(4) tax guidelines. Formed in 1984, PPAF believes that working within the political process is critical to advancing PPLM's mission to increase access to sexual and reproductive health services and comprehensive sexuality education for adolescents, women, men, and families across Massachusetts.
United Healthcare Workers East
We are a Union of healthcare workers. We work in the homecare, hospital and nursing home industries, as well as pharmacies, freestanding clinics and other healthcare settings. We care for the sick, the infirm, the elderly. Ours is noble work. We are dedicated to our patients, our members and our families.
National Association of Social Workers
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with 145,000 members. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.
Humane USA-Massachusetts was formed for the singular purpose of electing individuals to public office in Massachusetts who care about the humane treatment of animals, and defeating those who oppose it. Founded in 1997, after the 1996 ballot question to restrict cruel traps was passed, we are the nonpartisan political arm of the animal protection movement in Massachusetts.
The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund works to elect LGBT leaders to public office for one simple reason. They change America's politics.
The Massachusetts Union for Human Service Workers
Since 2009, over 1,500 human service workers have come together for a voice at work and voted to join SEIU Local 509, the Massachusetts Union for Human Service Workers. Tired of working for less and not getting the dignity and respect on the job that they deserve, they formed their union by working collectively and building a strong organization led by the people that know the most about their work: themselves.
The Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters
The Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters (MLEV) has endorsed Representative Denise Andrews, as she seeks re-election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the new 2nd Franklin District. MLEV endorses candidates from both parties for State Senate and State House on Beacon Hill whom they expect will work together for passage of environmental bills to conserve our state. The organization said, Denise Andrews understands that ours is not just a fight to save the Commonwealth's natural resources; these are fights to save the neighborhoods where we live, the open spaces where we recreate, the waterways, coasts and ocean where we work and play, and the health of citizens suffering from pollutants." Read more...