CAMPAIGN ENDORSEMENTS

A COALITION AS DIVERSE AS

MASSACHUSETTS.

Leaders and organizations across the political spectrum are joining together to give

every voter a meaningful voice—and make every elected official earn their support.

WHAT EDITORIAL BOARDS ARE SAYING

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THE BOSTON GLOBE EDITORIAL BOARD: VOTE YES ON 3

“Passing Question 3 would be an important step to restoring the essence of democracy: choices on the ballot.”

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“The state’s political establishment won’t like it, but a vote for open primaries would ensure a more inclusive, competitive political process.”

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ORGANIZATIONS STANDING WITH US

ENDORSED BY ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH.

Voting-rights advocates, community organizations, veterans, climate leaders and political groups agree that

Massachusetts voters deserve more choice.

NAACP NEW ENGLAND AREA CONFERENCE

WESTERN MASS BUILDING TRADES

MASSACHUSETTS WOMEN OF COLOR COALITION

ULTRAVIOLET ACTION

VETERANS FOR ALL VOTERS

PARTNERS IN DEMOCRACY

OPEN PRIMARIES

ELECTION REFORMERS NETWORK

BARRE, MA INDIVISIBLE

WORCESTER INDIVISIBLE

BROOKFIELDS FIGHT FEAR (INDIVISIBLE)

INDIVISIBLE FITCHBURG

Central MA Citizens’ Climate Lobby

DEMOCRATS OF CLARK UNIVERSITY

FORWARD PARTY MA

HOLDEN DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMITTEE

LEADERS ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS

INDIVIDUAL ENDORSEMENTS

Public officials, civic leaders and reform advocates are putting their names behind Question 3.

CAMPAIGN ENDORSER

Diana DiZoglio

Massachusetts State Auditor

CAMPAIGN ENDORSER

Tanisha Sullivan

NAACP New England Area Conference

CAMPAIGN ENDORSER

DEVAL PATRICK

Former Governor

CAMPAIGN ENDORSER

CHARLIE BAKER

Former Governor

Gov. Charlie Baker
  • Kerry Healey Honorary Co‑Chair, Former Lt. Governor
  • Tim Murray Former Lt. Governor
  • Joe Kennedy III Honorary Co‑Chair, Former Congressman
  • Steve Grossman Former Chair, MassDems and DNC, Former MA State Treasurer
  • Jennifer Nassour Former Chair, MassGOP
  • Danielle Allen Democracy Advocate, Democratic State Committee Member
  • Marty Walz Former State Representative, Former CEO, Planned Parenthood League of MA
  • Alex Rikleen Former U.S. Senate Candidate
  • John Cronin State Senator, Lunenburg
  • John Velis State Senator, Westfield
  • Nick Cocchi Hampden County Sheriff
  • Dan Winslow Former State Representative
  • Lenny Mirra Former State Representative
  • Mathew Muratore Former State Representative
  • Patty Nolan Cambridge City Council
  • Rob Bilotta Worcester City Council, District 2
  • Mike LaFlamme West Springfield City Council President
  • Anthony Russo Agawam City Council President
  • Moses Grader Vice Chair, Marblehead Select Board
  • Paul Schlichtman Arlington School Committee
  • Jon Mitchell Mayor of New Bedford
  • Gary Christenson Mayor of Malden
  • Breanna Lungo‑Koehn Mayor of Medford
  • John Vieau Mayor of Chicopee
  • Sam Squailia Mayor of Fitchburg
  • Michael McCabe Mayor of Westfield
  • William Reichelt Mayor of West Springfield
  • Christopher Johnson Mayor of Agawam
  • Jenny Pacillo Former Worcester City Councillor
  • Deepika Sawhney Former Vice Chair, Lexington School Committee
  • Larry Lessig Democracy Activist
  • Paulo A. De Barros Cape Verdean Association of Boston
  • Bishop Talbert W. Swan, II Spring of Hope Church, Springfield
  • Bob Massie Civic and Environmental Leader
  • Kevin Johnson Election Reformers Network
  • Nathan Lockwood Co‑Founder, Rank the Vote
  • Arlene Kirsch Steering Committee, Indivisible Northampton – Swing Left Western Mass
  • Liz Bradt Former Chair, Salem Democratic City Committee
  • Michael Wise Great Barrington Democratic Committee
  • Kate Kavanagh Co‑Founder, Concord Indivisible
  • Vivian Birchall Community Leader, Acton

WHY LEADERS ARE SAYING YES

Real progress comes when all of us have an opportunity to take a seat at the table.

FITCHBURG MAYOR SAM SQUAILIA, INDEPENDENT MAYOR · CAMPAIGN ENDORSER
By making our elections more inclusive, competitive and accountable, this reform moves us closer to a Commonwealth where authentic inclusion is the norm and where every woman of color—and every community of color—can exercise a full and equal voice in our democracy.
CELIA JOHNSTON BLUE, PRESIDENT & CEO, MASSACHUSETTS WOMEN OF COLOR COALITION
The NAACP New England Area Conference supports All-Party Primaries because we believe that every voter deserves a system that gives them a real voice in choosing who represents them.
TANISHA SULLIVAN, PRESIDENT, NAACP NEW ENGLAND AREA CONFERENCE

All party primaries with top-two general elections are a simple change with an important purpose.

NATHAN LOCKWOOD, CO-FOUNDER OF RANK THE VOTE
The All Parties Primary is a huge step forward toward real choice for all voters.
KEVIN JOHNSON, CO-FOUNDER OF ELECTION REFORMERS NETWORK
Veterans stepped forward to defend our democracy overseas. We shouldn’t have to fight for a meaningful vote here at home.
ERIC BRONNER, NAVY VETERAN AND FOUNDER OF VETERANS FOR ALL VOTERS
Worcester Indivisible supports the All Party Primary because we believe voters, especially independent voters, should have as many choices as possible in the primary process.
Worcester Indivisible
All-party primaries can enable more good people to compete, and encourage more office holders to deliver results once elected.
DEVAL PATRICK, Former Governor of Massachusetts