MassEquality Joins Other Key Progressive Organizations in Supporting Lewis in the Democratic Primary for the 5th Middlesex State Senate Seat
Today, the campaign for State Representative Jason Lewis announced the endorsement of MassEquality, the leading statewide LGBTQ grassroots advocacy organization, adding the progressive group to a long list of key organizations unifying behind Lewis in the special Democratic primary to replace Katherine Clark.
“Jason Lewis has been a longtime ally of the LGBTQ community and has fought for the successful passage of legislation for the transgender community and for tougher anti-bullying protections,” said Kara Coredini, executive director of MassEquality. “He's done a phenomenal job at building the progressive movement in Massachusetts and his experience as a leader in the House will make him an excellent state senator in the 5th Middlesex District."
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Last week, the campaign announced that Lewis had received the endorsements of, among other organizations, Mass Alliance, NARAL Pro Choice Massachusetts, and SEIU Local 509, as well as 25 current state legislators. Lewis’s support from such a broad range of organizations and individuals was attributed to both his years of effective progressive leadership in the House, as well as Rep. Chris Fallon, his main opponent, having a long record of supporting conservative Republicans and Republican policies.
“The mission of MassEquality embodies the values that I champion everyday on Beacon Hill,” said Jason. “I am honored to receive their endorsement and support in this important race, and look forward to our continued partnership, working together on issues important to the Commonwealth.”
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A full list of the organizations and individuals endorsing Lewis in the race can be found at www.electjasonlewis.com/endorsements
Lewis is the progressive Democrat running to replace Katherine Clark in the 5th Middlesex State Senate District. He currently serves as state representative for the 31st Middlesex District, including Stoneham and Winchester. Lewis is the vice-chair of the Joint Committee on Public Health, and co-founded the legislature's Prevention for Health Caucus. He has led efforts in the legislature to improve the quality of healthcare for all and to ensure that all public schools receive adequate and equitable funding.
Lewis attended public schools, and received his undergraduate degree and MBA from Harvard. He and his wife Susan, a middle school science teacher, are the proud parents of two daughters, Sophie and Jessie. Before Lewis was elected state representative, he helped build two successful software companies, which created hundreds of high-tech, good-paying jobs.
The Democratic Primary for the state senate will be held on March 4th, and the General Election will be held on April 1st. For more information about Jason and the campaign, visit www.electjasonlewis.com.
