ENDORSEMENTS

The Sun Chronicle

"The Sun Chronicle Editorial Board endorses the re-election of Needham Democrat Rebecca Rausch for state senator."

"Rausch, a 41-year-old mother of two, brought passion to combating issues of importance to families during her first term as state senator. She has also raised the office’s visibility. Local families can trust that they can go to her when they face a challenge in state government."

Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts

“Senator Becca Rausch is a proven leader in our state’s reproductive rights movement, unapologetically fighting for proactive policies that promote comprehensive sex education, adequately fund family planning programs, and ensure more equitable access to safe, legal abortion. As one of the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund’s ROE Act Champions, Senator Rausch has been a bold and vocal advocate of our campaign – both inside and outside the State House – to remove medically unnecessary barriers to abortion care that disproportionately harm young people, Black and brown people, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ people. The Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund is proud to endorse and stand alongside Senator Rausch in the fight for true reproductive freedom for all. As one of Senator Rausch’s constituents, I am grateful for her tireless advocacy for the health and well-being of our community.” - Tricia Wajda, Vice President of External Affairs, PPAF-MA

“In her first term as State Senator, Becca Rausch has been one of the staunchest advocates for reproductive freedom, gender equality, and the ROE Act. She does more than just ‘talk the talk’, she sponsors and champions legislation that will make Massachusetts a safer and more equitable place to raise a family. Senator Rausch truly embodies what it means to be a reproductive freedom champion. We were proud to endorse Senator Rausch in her first run two years ago and we are proud to endorse her again today for re-election” - Rebecca Hart Holder, Executive Director, NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts

"In her first term as State Senator, Becca Rausch has shown herself to be a committed and effective maternal health champion. Senator Rausch leads the way on midwives, maternal justice, and a variety of important public health and parenting policies. We are so proud to endorse Senator Rausch because she gets it, and she gets it done. Senator Rausch fights for equitable maternal health policy so Massachusetts families will survive and thrive.
- Emily Anesta, Chair, Bay State Birth Coalition

“No measure of a community’s progress can be made without a truly representative elected body. We believe decisions about our communities should include women’s voices. We need leaders like Becca, who is a strong decision maker and advocate in the State Senate. MWPC is proud to endorse and stand with Senator Becca Rausch.” - Pam Berman, President, MWPC

“Sen. Rausch has been a leading champion for social workers and the causes of social, economic, and racial justice that are core to the profession. Since she was elected to the State Senate two years, ago Sen. Rausch has demonstrated she is a legislator who can be trusted to put the peoples' interests first." - Rebekah Gewirtz, Executive Director of NASW-MA

“Becca Rausch is committed to fighting for immediate solutions that will help Massachusetts students, educators and communities get through the COVID-19 crisis. We can trust her to help ensure that our public schools and colleges receive the personal protective equipment and other vital resources needed to keep students and educators safe -- and to help them succeed. Massachusetts families can trust Senator Becca Rausch to help move our public schools and colleges forward.” - MTA

"We are so excited to endorse and support State Senator Becca Rausch, not only for her unwavering commitment to public education with support of the Student Opportunity and Cherish Acts respectively, but also on critical issues like responsible vaccinations and most recently, vote by mail for every single registered voter to access. The American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts is proud to stand once again, shoulder to shoulder with her in our fight for both social and racial justice across the Commonwealth." - Beth Kontos, President

“Senator Rausch is a strong advocate for progressive revenue as a means to help create more resources during these unprecedented times. In addition to her support for the Student Opportunity Act, she continues to push for legislation that supports many of the issues that affect our students and members, including student homelessness and ensuring students have the ability to access broadband and Wi-Fi in their homes.” - Jessica Tang, President, Boston Teachers Union.

“On behalf of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO Executive Council and our nearly half a million working families statewide, I am proud to announce our enthusiastic endorsement of Senator Becca Rausch for re-election in the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex Senate District. We are confident that Senator Rausch will continue to be a champion for every single worker in Massachusetts, whether they are in a union or have yet to be organized. From fighting for living wages and quality benefits to ensuring safe conditions in our workplaces and our neighborhoods to advocating for a strong public education system for all of our students, we know that Becca Rausch will continue to stand with working people as our state Senator.” - Steven Tolman, President

Massachusetts and Northern New England Laborers’ District Council

“Senator Rausch’s tireless advocacy of issues and protections benefitting working class families has been commendable. We are confident that Becca's passion and commitment to these issues will best serve the interests of our members and all the hard working men and women in Massachusetts.” - Joseph Bonfiglio, Business Manager, MA & Northern New England Laborers’ District Council

Massachusetts Organization of State Engineers and Scientists (MOSES)

“MOSES is proud to stand with State Senator Becca Rausch, as she continues to fight for working families, tirelessly advocate for organized labor and promote the protection of our precious natural resources. Senator Rausch's leadership on important issues supporting state workers, whether it be maintaining strong collective bargaining rights for public employees or her opposition to privatization of public services, make Becca the clear choice for our endorsement. We look forward to working with Senator Rausch as she continues to advocate for policies that protect hard working state employees and stand up for the issues important to MOSES members and all workers.”

"As a former union steward and throughout her first term in the State Senate, Becca has demonstrated time and again that she stands with workers, advances our values, and is deeply dedicated to creating a more just and humane society. We are proud to again endorse Senator Becca Rausch for her re-election, and look forward to our continued collaboration to support workers and their families.” - Chris Cook, President of NAGE, Local 282

"The healthcare workers of 1199SEIU are proud to support Becca Rausch's re-election for State Senator. Becca is a champion for working families, she has been a staunch supporter on the issues that lift up our communities. Now more than ever, we need champions like Becca who will create a Massachusetts for all." - Tim Foley, 1199SEIU Executive Vice President

"Senator Becca Rausch has been a strong, proven leader on climate change in the Massachusetts State Senate, and will fight for the good jobs, renewable energy development, and justice-centered policies we need to address the intersecting challenges of recession, systemic racism, and the climate crisis. Renew New England is proud to endorse her campaign for reelection." - Craig Altemose, Executive Director at Better Future Project and representing 350 Mass Action in the Renew New England Coalition

“In her first term as a State Senator, Becca has stood out among her colleagues as one of the strongest advocates for LGBTQ+ communities. Her collaboration, advocacy, and leadership is critical as we continue to fight for protections for all members of our communities at every level of government. We know that LGBTQ+ equity, rights, and protections are on the forefront of Becca’s mind which is why we strongly endorse her campaign for a second term.” - Jeremy Comeau, BSSD Co-Chair

"Mass Voters for Animals is delighted to enthusiastically endorse Senator Rausch because we feel that she stands out as a person who truly cares about animal welfare and would continue to be a strong advocate for the prevention of cruelty." - Marge Peppercorn, Steering Committee

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"Becca Rausch in her first term has set a model for other legislators. She is fierce in her advocacy for equity and justice, and she is passionately committed to transparency and democracy reform in order to bring more people into the political process. We need more like her, and we are proud to endorse her re-election." - Jonathan Cohn, Chair, Progressive Massachusetts Issues Committee

“In her first term as Senator, Becca Rausch has already stepped up as a highly visible and effective leader among the Senate progressives, most notably on issues of legislative transparency, women’s rights, and public health. She’s precisely the kind of Senator who we need to move the Legislature and the Commonwealth forward in adopting progressive policies in a transparent, democratic fashion. PDM is proud to enthusiastically support Senator Rausch in her re-election.” - Peter Enrich, PDM Statewide Leadership Team

"Mass Alliance is proud to endorse Senator Becca Rausch, a proven leader who never fails to show up and work for the people of her district, and the greater Commonwealth. From standing for every single roll call request, to generating user-friendly, accessible content that sheds a light on how the State House actually works, Senator Rausch demonstrates herself to be a transparency champion on Beacon Hill.” Jordan Berg Powers continued, “Combined with her significant work advancing equity- and justice-oriented policies on public health, reproductive justice, and more, it’s clear that Senator Rausch is exactly who we need." - Jordan Berg Powers, Executive Director

"The Young Democrats of Massachusetts' Jewish Caucus is thrilled to endorse Rebecca Rausch for State Senate. Our caucus, the first and only Jewish organization within the Massachusetts Democratic Party, is proud to give her our full-fledged support. The senator's career in public service and her dedication to social justice reflect our commitment to Tikkun Olam. We look forward to ensuring she is reelected and is victorious on November 3rd."
- Rebecca Kanter, Chair

INDIVIDUAL ENDORSEMENTS

Becca also has the support of the following local, state,

and national leaders in her re-election.

U.S. Senator Ed Markey
Congresswoman Katherine Clark
Jake Auchincloss, Democratic Nominee for the 4th Congressional District
Attorney General Maura Healey
Treasurer Deb Goldberg
Auditor Suzanne Bump
Governor's Councilor Eileen Duff
Senate President Karen Spilka
Senate Majority Leader Cynthia Stone Creem
Senate President Pro Tempore William Brownsberger
Senate President Emerita Harriette Chandler
Senate Ways and Means Chair Michael Rodrigues

State Senator Mike Barrett
State Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz
State Senator Jo Comerford
State Senator Brendan Crighton
State Senator Julian Cyr
State Senator Sal DiDomenico
State Senator Diana DiZoglio
State Senator Jamie Eldridge
State Senator Paul Feeney
State Senator Barry Finegold
State Senator Cindy Friedman
State Senator Adam Hinds
State Senator Pat Jehlen
State Senator Eric Lesser
State Senator Jason Lewis
State Senator Joan Lovely
State Representative Ruth Balser
State Representative Nika Elugardo
State Representative Denise Garlick
State Representative Carmine Gentile
State Representative Tami Gouveia
State Representative Jim Hawkins
State Representative Kay Khan
State Representative Jack Lewis
State Representative David Linsky
State Representative Alice Peisch
State Representative Maria Robinson
State Representative Lindsay Sabadosa
Jesse Mermell, Honorary Co-Chair and Senior Advisor, Yes On 2 Ranked Choice Voting Campaign; Former 4th Congressional District Candidate
Dave Cavell, Former 4th Congressional District Candidate
Dr. Natalia Linos, Former 4th Congressional District Candidate
Alan Khazei, Co-Founder City Year and Former 4th Congressional District Candidate
Attleboro Mayor Paul Heroux
Laura Dolan, Attleboro City Councilor
Ty Waterman, Attleboro City Councilor
Melanie Hamblen, Franklin Town Councilor
Dr. Anne Bergen, Chair, Franklin School Committee
Dr. Monica Linden, Franklin School Committee (former)
Sarah Mabardy, Franklin Community Leader
Jonathan Freedman, Chair, Natick Select Board
Karen Adelman-Foster, Vice Chair, Natick Select Board
Sue Salamoff, Natick Select Board Member
Moe Handel, Chair, Needham Select Board
Marianne Cooley, Clerk, Needham Select Board
John Bulian, Needham Select Board Member
Dan Matthews, Needham Select Board Member
Shannon Meneses, Norfolk School Committee Member
Kathleen Prescott, North Attleboro Town Councilor
Adam Scanlon, North Attleboro Town Councilor
Paul DeRensis, Sherborn Select Board Member
Lea Anderson, Wayland Board of Selectmen
Doug Levine, Wayland Board of Selectmen (former)
Dave Watkins, Wayland Board of Selectman
Lise Olney, Wellesley Board of Selectmen
Julie Garland, Wrentham Community Leader
Leo Immonen, Wrentham Community Leader

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