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U.S. Senator Ed Markey Endorses Jason Lewis for State Senate

Malden – Today, the campaign for Jason Lewis announced the endorsement of United States Senator Edward Markey in the race to replace Katherine Clark in the State Senate.

 

In his endorsement of Lewis, United States Senator Edward Markey stated, “I am proud to support Jason Lewis in this election for State Senate. Jason is an incredibly hardworking and effective leader who will fight for the values and principles that we cherish in this district.”

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“I am honored to receive the endorsement of Senator Markey,” said Lewis. “He is a leader, a Maldonian, and has been a constant advocate for the families of the district and the Commonwealth. If elected to the State Senate, I will continue to focus on providing effective leadership on key local issues.”

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Senator Markey joins Congresswoman Katherine Clark in supporting Lewis in this close election. A current list of organizations and leaders who have endorsed Lewis can be found at www.electjasonlewis.com/endorsements.

 

Lewis 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 special election for the 5th Middlesex State Senate seat will be held on April 1st. The senate district includes the cities and towns of Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield, and parts of Winchester.

 

For more information about Jason Lewis please visit www.electjasonlewis.com
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