Elected Officials and Local Leaders
Sheila Krishan
Watertown School Committee Member
“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.”
Lisa Capoccia
Watertown School Committee Member
“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.”
Xin Peng
Watertown Library Board Member and Community Activist
“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.”
Merrie Nijimy
veteran public school educator and former president of the Massachusetts Teachers Association
“As a 36-year veteran public school educator and past president of the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA), I can confidently say that Daniel Lander is the candidate for working families in the district. Daniel Lander has a proven record of supporting workers, both unionized and those who aren’t represented by unions, including those at the State House, and public policy that supports a Common Good agenda. He understands that power of workers and communities to improve their lives comes from their ability to collectively organize.”
Will Pennington
former Chair of the Watertown Democrats
“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.”