Endorsements come for democratic senate candidates Date: 9/1/2022 WESTERN MASS. – With the primary race ending with the election on Sept. 6, Democrats state Rep. Jake Oliveira and Sydney Levin-Epstein have announced some last-minute endorsements.
The winning candidate will face Republican William Johnson in November.
Levin-Epstein’s campaign announced she has received the endorsement of Sen. Ed Markey.
In his statement of support, Markey said, “I am pleased to endorse Sydney Levin-Epstein, who is ready to hit the ground running on day one for the families and workers of Western Massachusetts in the state Senate. She will fight to make sure the region gets its fair share of resources, that we create good jobs and that our young people will have the opportunity to live and work here and thrive. Western Massachusetts stands ready to lead the state in economic growth and development, and Sydney Levin-Epstein stands ready to get the job done.”
Levin-Epstein worked for Markey as a legislative staffer and on his 2020 campaign for re-election.
Oliveira received the endorsement of The Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund (PPAF) of Massachusetts, the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts,
“The stakes have never been higher in the fight for reproductive rights and health care access,” said PPAF President Dr. Jennifer Childs-Roshak. “The Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund is proud to endorse and fight alongside Rep. Jake Oliveira. Jake will prioritize advancing reproductive health equity in Massachusetts, dismantling barriers to care, and ensuring safe, legal abortion is accessible to all. As millions of people lose access to abortion and politicians threaten to restrict all reproductive rights across the country, we need elected leaders that are bold, effective, unapologetic champions for sexual and reproductive health and rights to ensure Massachusetts remains a beacon for reproductive freedom and a safe place to access care.”
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