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Challenger Officially on the Ballot for State Senate Election

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Daniel Lander. The following announcement was provided by Lander for State Senate Campaign:

Daniel Lander’s campaign turned in one thousand signatures from across the district to qualify for the Democratic Primary ballot on Sept. 1st. This ensures that for the first time since 2012, voters will have a real choice in who represents them in the State Senate. “I am honored that so many people in the district have signed on to ensure voters have a real choice on their ballot on September 1st,” said Daniel Lander, Candidate for State Senate.

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LETTER: Retired Judge Endorses Sen. Will Brownsberger

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To The Editor,

I am writing to enthusiastically support Senator Will Brownsberger’s re-election campaign and will be voting for him on Sept. 1. During my legal career, encompassing 20 years as a public defender and 24 years as a juvenile court judge, I have learned a lot about the legislative process and the importance of having an effective and forceful advocate who understands the issues and the needs of our community. Will has been in the forefront of youth and criminal legal reform efforts, and his voice is now needed more than ever. I work with a wide network of advocacy groups who realize the imperative of having someone who has the institutional history and credibility to get things done.

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Mass Alliance Endorses Daniel Lander for State Senate

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Daniel Lander. The following announcement was provided by Daniel Lander:

Daniel Lander is proud to announce that his campaign was endorsed today by Mass Alliance, a statewide coalition of labor unions and progressive organizations dedicated to building a better Massachusetts. The endorsement shines a spotlight on Daniel Lander’s work to address affordable housing, lift up working families, and to meet this moment by taking on the broken status quo on Beacon Hill. “Mass Alliance proudly endorses Daniel Lander for Suffolk and Middlesex State Senate. A proven progressive champion, Daniel is an experienced campaigner, coalition builder, and has a strong record of innovative, equity-centered policy,” said Vanessa Snow, Executive Director of Mass Alliance.

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Gov. Healey Endorses State Sen. Will Brownsberger for Re-Election

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Will Brownsberger

The following announcement was provided by the Will Brownsberger Campaign:

Governor Maura Healey announced her support for State Senator Will Brownsberger in his re-election effort. Brownsberger represents the Suffolk and Middlesex district, consisting of Belmont, Watertown, West Cambridge, Allston, Brighton, and Fenway. “Senator Brownsberger’s leadership has been a crucial part of so much of our state’s progress in the last decade, and we need him back on Beacon Hill next year,” said Governor Maura Healey. “I’ve been proud to work with him on everything from making our communities safer to driving economic growth, and he played an instrumental role in helping the Affordable Homes Act across the finish line to build more housing and lower costs. I’m grateful for his partnership, and I’m proud to support his re-election.”

“Governor Healey has been a friend and partner in securing real progress to lower costs and deliver results for people across my district and all across the Commonwealth,” said Senator Brownsberger, “I am grateful for her support in this election, and I’m excited to get to work to re-elect her and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll this November.”

Senator Brownsberger and Governor Healey have worked closely on a number of efforts to improve the district and the state as a whole, including the passage of the Mass Leads Act, which invested $400 million to drive economic development through investments in the AI, climatetech, and life sciences sectors, and their partnership was instrumental in passing the historic $5.16 billion Affordable Homes Act to increase the supply of homes to bring down costs.

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LETTER: As State Sen., Daniel Lander Will Fight for More Permanently Affordable Housing

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For the first time since 2011, we have two candidates for State Senate whose records and priorities we can actually compare. 

On State Legislature transparency, the rights and opportunities of the most marginalized, consistent support for State House staff to unionize, and his “fighting head on” approach to our dire housing affordability crisis — I am sure of where Daniel Lander will be leading us as State Senator. 

He will be at the forefront of the fight for more permanent affordable housing and, because he understands its urgency, it will remain one of his top priorities. And he understands that while more market rate housing is vital, alone it will not help affordability. Daniel’s track record shows his commitment and ability to get down to brass tacks and work on many fronts so that people can afford to live where they choose. For example, Daniel will actively advocate for social housing in Massachusetts — publicly owned, mixed-income developments built in partnership with housing authorities and nonprofit developers. Models like Willow Park right here in Watertown show how this works, giving cities the tools to create permanently affordable housing for low- and middle-income households.

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State Senate Candidate Receives State House Staff Union Endorsement

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Daniel Lander. The following announcement was provided by The Lander Committee:

Daniel Lander announced his state senate campaign was endorsed by IBEW 2222 this week, marking his support for organized labor and for State House unionization efforts. In addition to representing thousands of workers across Greater Boston, IBEW 2222 represents State House employees organizing a staff union. 

“IBEW 2222 is proud to endorse Daniel Lander for MA State Senate, a candidate committed to supporting organized labor, and the only candidate in this race supporting the right of Legislative Staffers to organize,” said Kevin Holland, president of IBEW 2222. “We believe Daniel Lander will be a strong advocate for working people in the State Senate.”

Since they began organizing the union in 2019, State House staff have been working to improve low pay, lack of training, and a history of discrimination and harassment on Beacon Hill. Despite a majority of support from Senate staff, current Senator Will Brownsberger has consistently blocked efforts to voluntarily recognize the state house union. 

“I am proud to stand with legislative staff and with IBEW 2222 in their efforts to unionize the State House,” said Daniel Lander, Candidate for State Senate. “As a long time public servant and former union member, I recognize the vital role that staff play.

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State Sen. Will Brownsberger Endorsed by City Councilors Past and Present

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Will Brownsberger

State Sen. Will Brownsberger has been endorsed by current and former Watertown City Councilors in his 2026 run for reelection to serve the Suffolk and Middlesex District. He has been senator since Jan. 24, 2012. See more information in the announcement from Brownsberger, below. I am grateful to accept the endorsements of all nine sitting members of the Watertown City Council and two former members. City Council President Mark Sideris

City Councilor at Large Caroline Bays

City Councilor at Large John Gannon

City Councilor at Large Theo Offei

City Councilor at Large Tony Palomba

District A City Councilor Nicole Gardner

District B City Councilor Lisa Feltner

District C City Councilor Vinnie Piccirilli

District D City Councilor Emily Izzo

Former City Councilor John Airasian

Former City Councilor Cecilia Lenk

Statements by Councilors

 I’m proud to support Senator Brownsberger for all that he’s delivered for the Commonwealth and in particular the issues that directly affect the city of Watertown.

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Daniel Lander Announces Candidacy for Suffolk and Middlesex State Senator

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Daniel Lander. The following announcement was provided by Team Lander:

On Dec. 15, Daniel Lander announced his candidacy for State Senate in the Suffolk and Middlesex District. Running to take on the cost of living crisis in Massachusetts, Daniel will prioritize making our communities more affordable and great places to live, while challenging the inaction and inertia of the State Senate. “Massachusetts is my home.