Thousands of Massachusetts Democrats Focus on Future at State Convention

 Governor Maura Healey Points to How Massachusetts Leads the Nation as Delegates Adopt Party Platform 

 

SPRINGFIELD, MA - Democrats from across Massachusetts gathered in Springfield Saturday for the state Party’s convention, adopting a new party Platform to drive election results locally and beyond over the coming years. More than 3,500 delegates in attendance heard from local, state, and federal elected officials including Governor Maura Healey, Senator Ed Markey, Attorney General Andrea Campbell, and Congressman Richard Neal. 

 

“Today Democrats from every corner of Massachusetts heard a rallying call from our Party leaders and there is no doubt they are fired up,” said Massachusetts Democratic Party Chair Steve Kerrigan. “As we head into an election year where Governor Healey and Senator Markey will be on the ballot, we have a record of success to point to. From making Massachusetts more affordable for everyone to standing up to Donald Trump, the Governor and Senator have shown they are the right leaders for this moment.”

 

In addition to hearing from elected officials, delegates to the convention - the majority of whom are elected by their city or town ward committees - voted to adopt a new state Party platform that will drive the Party’s agenda moving forward. The adopted platform includes several amendments that highlight specific areas of importance to the Party’s State Committee, including advocating for state house employees to unionize and for LGBTQ+ rights.

 

The event took place at the end of a week marked by political violence and was a success due to strong partnership from the Springfield Police, Hampden County Sheriff, Massachusetts State Police and security at the MassMutual Center.