Endorsements
Marc McGovern
Cambridge City Councilor and former Mayor
“I’m so excited to support Daniel Lander because he understands the challenges the most vulnerable in our city face, and he will fight to challenge the status quo that is failing working people in Cambridge. He will be a champion for Cambridge on Beacon Hill, and he has the vision to tackle our housing crisis, transform the MBTA, and make Massachusetts a place where everyone can build a good life.”
Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler
“I am proud to support Daniel Lander because he understands the challenges facing Cambridge. I am excited for his vision to transform the MBTA and commitment to advancing critical housing measures like investing in social housing and passing enabling legislation for a real estate transfer fee. He has the boldness and determination to deliver in the State Senate.”
Cambridge City Councilor
Ayah Al-Zubi
Cambridge City Councilor
Caitlin Dube
“I am proud to support Daniel because he understands that far too many families in Cambridge are struggling with skyrocketing costs. We need leaders like him who have the imagination and determination to take on our affordability crisis and ensure working people can thrive in Massachusetts. I look forward to partnering with him!”
Cambridge School Committee Vice Chair
Luisa De Paolo Santos
Cambridge School Committee
“I am so excited to endorse Daniel’s campaign for State Senate because I believe in his vision for making Massachusetts more affordable for working families. He understands the challenges facing our public schools, and will work side by side with parents and educators to ensure every student gets a great education. I can’t wait to vote for him on September 1st.”
Sheila Krishan
“I’m excited to support Daniel Lander’s candidacy for State Senate and his commitment to challenging the status quo. Now more than ever, we need leaders who can empathize with the struggles that our communities and neighbors are facing. His background in community organizing gives me confidence that he will faithfully represent the voices of his constituents.”
Watertown School Committee Member
Lisa Capoccia
“Daniel Lander is a true progressive with clear positions on issues like workers’ rights, immigrant safety, and lowering healthcare, housing and transportation costs. He is for the people and undeterred by the political gridlock that holds us back in Massachusetts. As a public school educator, I'm excited to vote for Daniel in the democratic primary on September 1st. I have no doubt that he will advocate and coalition-build effectively to catalyze the major reforms that people want and need in Watertown and beyond.”
Watertown School Committee Member
Xin Peng
“After seven years of calling Watertown home, I’ve built deep connections with neighbors from all walks of life—and it’s heartbreaking to see so many of them struggling more each day, regardless of their background or how long they’ve been here. It’s clear the current system isn’t working for most working-class families. That’s why I support Daniel Lander—because we need leadership that is imaginative, innovative, and, above all, proactive in turning ideas into real action for our community.”
Watertown Library Board Member
Will Pennington
Former Watertown Democratic City Committee Chair
“I’m proud to support Daniel Lander because he understands the issues facing Watertown. So many members of our community are struggling with rising costs, housing insecurity, and the pressure of making ends meet. We need a State Senator who will fight for working people and a State Senator who will truly listen to them. Daniel is that leader,”
Community Leader Endorsements
- Corey Barr, Watertown Community Activist
-Gabe Camacho, Community and Labor Activist
-Ora Grodsky, Watertown Community Activist
-Carol Pennington, Watertown Community Activist
-Merrie Najimy, veteran public school educator and former president of the Massachusetts Teachers Association
-Jacky vanLeeuwen, Watertown Community Activist
-Holly Cachimuel, Watertown Community Activist
-Romualda and Ben Jerome, Watertown Community Activist
Organization and union endorsements
