Endorsements

ELIZABETH WARREN

UNITED STATES SENATOR

“I know firsthand that Daniel is a fighter who is ready to make change for the people of Massachusetts. He’s an organizer, a problem solver, and has an impressive track record of public service. I have no doubt that Daniel will hit the ground running to lower housing costs, upgrade our infrastructure, and make a real difference for working families.”

MICHELLE WU

MAYOR OF BOSTON

“I’ve been proud to work alongside Daniel to deliver for Boston families, and I know he’ll bring that same results-driven leadership to the State Senate. In City Hall, Daniel worked to tackle the housing crisis, helped create Boston Family Days to make our top museums and cultural attractions free for Boston students and families, and took on national food delivery companies to make our streets safer. Daniel never backs down from a fight and he knows how to get things done. I’m confident he’ll be a champion for affordable housing, better transit, and a stronger partnership between the state and our City.”

Diana Dizoglio

STATE AUDITOR

“Daniel Lander is committed to increasing transparency and accountability in our Legislature, particularly in our Senate. I’m proud that Daniel is stepping up to the plate to fight for transparency and accountability. I know he will work to make a difference on Beacon Hill. I'm really excited to be able to endorse Daniel today, and I hope that everyone who believes in fighting for more transparency will support him. ”

Sumbul Siddiqui

MAYOR OF CAMBRIDGE

"I'm proud to endorse Daniel because he knows Cambridge, understands the needs of our district, and has dedicated his career to fighting for working people . He understands that the affordability crisis is one of the defining challenges facing families across the district, and he has already made a real difference through his work as an organizer and in the City of Boston.”

"I'm supporting his campaign for State Senate because I know he'll bring that same commitment and collaborative leadership to Beacon Hill. He'll be a strong partner to cities and towns across the district, taking urgent action to build more affordable housing, support renters, strengthen our local economies, and help create welcoming neighborhoods where everyone has the opportunity to live, work, and thrive."

Steve Tolman

Former State Senator and AFL-CIO President

“I’m endorsing Daniel Lander because I know he’ll fight for working people in our district and across Massachusetts. Daniel has walked the picket line, joined workers at the bargaining table, and been an outspoken advocate for organized labor. He won’t back down from a fight, and we need that leadership in the state senate so that everyone has the opportunity to build a good life in our communities.”

  • “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.”

Marc McGovern

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.”

Ayah Al-Zubi

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCILOR

  • “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!”

Caitlin Dube

Luisa De Paolo Santos

  • “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.”

John Gannon

  • “I’m supporting Daniel because we need leaders who will be true partners for working people and for local governments in this district. We need leadership that works to strengthen worker’s rights. And, at a time when local governments are navigating so many challenges to support residents, we need elected leaders who want to give our cities and towns the tools they need to tackle our housing crisis, steward our environment, and invest in our public schools. I’m proud to support Daniel because throughout his career, he’s shown that leadership. I know he will continue to fight for working people on Beacon Hill,”

THeo OFFEi

  • “I’m proud to support Daniel because he acknowledges that the status quo is leaving working families behind — that hurts individuals, mixed-income communities like Watertown, and our commonwealth as a whole. I have seen Daniel organizing alongside Watertown residents and really thinking deeply about how to tackle our housing crisis, support small businesses, and bring an energy and transparency required to meet this moment.”

Tony Palomba

  • “I support Daniel because he will proactively fight to expand public transit, make housing more affordable, and address the day-to-day challenges moderate and low income families and individuals face. Whenever I speak with Daniel, he does not shy away from discussing his progressive values. He knows the importance of creating policies and passing legislation motivated by a value system that puts justice and equity at the center. He will be a strong advocate for Watertown and I know he will support local, state, and federal policies that put the well-being of our residents as his number one priority.”

  • “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.”

Sheila Krishan

  • “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.”

Lisa Capoccia

  • “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.”

Xin Peng

  • “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,”

Will Pennington

LABOR AND UNION ENDORSEMENTS

PROGRESSIVE ORGANIZATIONS

Community Leader Endorsements

  • Kevin Caragee, Boston Community Activist

  • Siobahn McHugh, Boston Community Activist

  • Mike Crowley, Former Belmont Town Moderator

  • Dan Barry, Belmont Community Activist

  • Barbara Barry, Belmont Community Activist and dedicated educator

  • 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