Here are my endorsements and commentary about the Boston, MA Democratic primary election on September 1, 2026. I focus here on contested races in my districts, i.e., MA-7, Governor’s Council District 3, and State Senate Suffolk and Middlesex.
U.S. Senate: Ed Markey
Ed Markey has been a regular disappointment since Trump’s second inauguration for not doing enough to oppose the administration. However, at least his heart is in the right place.
In contrast, Seth Moulton is a transphobic asshole and a quintessential “centrist” whose positions shift from day to day for political expediency. If you don’t believe me you’re welcome to read up on him yourself.
Both of our choices in this race are poor, but Moulton is much worse.
Governor’s Council: Margie Palladino
Palladino’s opponent, the incumbent Mara Dolan, has been endorsed by the State Police Association of Massachusetts and the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association. These are automatic disqualifiers.
And then there’s this, from Palladino’s website:
A Governor’s Council vote on April 1, 2026, underscored the importance of having Governor’s Councillors who remain independent, accountable, and responsive to the people they represent—not only during a campaign, but throughout their entire term of service. During the 2024 campaign for Governor’s Council District 3, a candidate (my opponent) promised domestic violence survivors that protecting survivors and their children would be a priority if elected. After winning the election with the help of the survivors, she voted on April 1, 2026, to confirm a judicial nominee despite serious concerns raised by domestic violence survivors and advocates. For those survivors who had relied on my opponent’s promise, her vote was deeply disappointing.
State Senate: Daniel Lander
Will Brownsberger has done a huge amount of important work during his time as my State Senator. I am grateful for his service and for all he has accomplished. However, as his seniority and power have increased, he has backed away from the true progressivism for which I supported him, culminating in opposing unionization for the Massachusetts Legislature’s staff.
Daniel Lander supports unionization of the legislature’s staff and holds many other deeply progressive positions. He is on the right side of history in this moment. He is also endorsed by Mayor Michelle Wu and Senator Elizabeth Warren.
It’s time for new, progressive leadership in Massachusetts and across the country. Daniel is part of that movement and deserves our support.
Suffolk District Attorney: Linda Champion
I am endorsing Linda Champion both because she is a great candidate for the position, and also because all the other candidates in this race are terrible candidates with a lot of baggage. It’s time for a clean sweep to new leadership here as in other races.
Rachael Rollins, in particular, is a crooked, dishonest actor who should be living a life of shameful introspection in a cave, not running for office again just a few years after she was forced to resign due to corrupt conduct as U.S. Attorney [ref].
