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Mass. Teachers Association Backs State Senate Candidate

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

Daniel Lander is proud to announce that his campaign for State Senate was endorsed by the Massachusetts Teachers Association, the union representing 117,00 educators throughout the state, including hundreds in Watertown, Cambridge, and Belmont. The endorsement highlights that the status quo is failing working people in Massachusetts, and that educators are ready for a state senate that fights for better public schools, better pay for teachers, and better conditions for students. “I am very proud to receive an endorsement from the MTA,” said Daniel Lander. “Massachussetts has some of the best public schools in the country because we have the best public school educators in the nation.

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Charles River Chamber Hosting House, Senate Candidate Debates

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The Charles River Regional Chamber will host a pair of debates with candidates running to represent Watertown in the State House. The 10th Middlesex House debate with John Lawn and Alison Leary takes place on July 21, and the Suffolk and Middlesex State Senate debate will be on Aug. 10. See more information from the Chamber, below. Join us for two virtual debates between candidates for the State House competing on Sept 1.

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State Senate Candidate Endorsed by Statewide Environmental Group

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Will Brownsberger

The following announcement was provided by the Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund:

The Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund has endorsed Will Brownsberger for re-election as Suffolk and Middlesex District State Senator, a credit to his commitment to the environment and climate action. Issues of environmental justice, public health, transportation, and energy policy are inextricably linked. Because of this, we need leaders at every level of government who will call for ambitious action. 

“Will Brownsberger has consistently advanced policies that strengthen climate resilience and support a cleaner energy future,” said Casey Bowers, Executive Director of the Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund. “His leadership on building decarbonization, grid modernization, and clean energy technologies will help Massachusetts continue making progress toward its climate goals.”

Will Brownsberger is running for the Suffolk and Middlesex District seat, a position he has held since 2012. Prior to being elected to the Senate, Brownsberger was the 24th Middlesex State Representative from 2007 until 2012. Since taking office, Brownsberger has championed affordable housing, climate resilience, criminal justice reform, and investments in mental and public health services.

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See the Replay of the State Senate Forum Hosted by the Watertown Democrats

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The Watertown and Belmont Democratic Town Committees hosted a forum for the two candidates for the Suffolk and Middlesex State Senate seat: Will Brownsberger and Daniel Lander. A video of the forum is available. Watertown Cable Access TV recorded the forum, and the replay is available online at http://vodwcatv.org/internetchannel/show/5649?site=1

The two candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination for State Senate. Votes will be cast in the State Primary on Sept. 1, 2026.

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State Senate Candidate Endorsed by Boston Mayor Wu

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

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu endorsed Daniel Lander in his campaign for State Senate, pointing towards his record delivering real change for Boston residents, and his focus on taking on the broken status quo in the State Senate. With her endorsement, it is clear that Lander’s campaign is catching fire in his effort to unseat Senator Will Brownsberger, the architect of the broken status quo on Beacon Hill. “I’ve been proud to work alongside Daniel to deliver for Boston families, and I know he’ll bring that same results-driven leadership to the State Senate,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “In City Hall, Daniel worked to tackle the housing crisis, helped create Boston Family Days to make our top museums and cultural attractions free for Boston students and families, and took on national food delivery companies to make our streets safer.

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State Senate Candidates Appearing at Democratic Town Committee Forum

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The candidates for the Suffolk & Middlesex State Senate seat will appear at a forum hosted by the Watertown and Belmont Democratic Town Committees. Incumbent Will Brownsberger and challenge Dan Lander will discuss their view on the issues at the forum. The event will be held on Tuesday, June 30 at 7 p.m. at the Coolidge Apartments, 319 Arlington St. in Watertown. The Suffolk & Middlesex District includes Watertown, Belmont, and parts of Cambridge and Boston.

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren Endorses Candidate in State Senate Race

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

Senator Elizabeth Warren endorsed Daniel Lander in his campaign for State Senate, pointing towards his record of delivering real results in Boston, and his willingness to challenge the broken status quo politics that are not working for Massachusetts residents. This endorsement marks the first time that Senator Warren has endorsed against a member of State Senate leadership, making clear that Lander’s campaign has serious momentum in its fight to challenge Senator Brownsberger, the architect of the broken Beacon Hill status quo. “I know firsthand that Daniel is a fighter who is ready to make change for the people of Massachusetts. He’s an organizer, a problem solver, and has an impressive track record of public service.

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State Senate Candidate Endorsed by Working Families Party

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

Daniel Lander announced today that his campaign was endorsed by the Working Families Party, demonstrating his commitment to building a status quo that fights for working people in Massachusetts. The endorsement highlights Daniel’s vision for a Massachusetts where everyone can build a good life. “I am so honored to earn the endorsement of the Working Families Party. This endorsement makes it clear that I am the only candidate in this race who will stand up for working people in Massachusetts and fight to challenge the broken status quo on Beacon Hill.