Our endorsement goes to former Lexington firefighter and official of the Professional Fire Fighters Association Kenneth J. Donnelly of Arlington. Donnelly has staked out progressive positions on education, the environment, social issues, and healthcare…This district includes Arlington, Billerica, Burlington, and parts of Lexington and Woburn. Donnelly would give its voters solid, experienced representation.

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The Arlington Advocate, Lexington Minuteman, Billerica Minuteman, Burlington Union and Woburn Advocate announced the Editorial Board endorsement of Ken Donnelly for State Senate on Thursday, September 4^th.

The Editorial Board cites Ken experience, knowledge of the legislature and his success in writing and passing legislation on Beacon Hill as reasons for their endorsement.

"There are only 40 state senators in Massachusetts, and a senator's voice carries a lot of power. Donnelly knows the issues inside and out of his district.  A candidate with his experience becomes and asset for everyone."

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The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Organization of Women (NOW) Political Action Committee has announced the "unanimous and enthusiastic endorsement" of Ken Donnelly for State Senate in the 4^th Middlesex District.

"Healthcare workers are standing with Ken Donnelly for his outstanding commitment to providing quality, affordable care to every Massachusetts resident."

"As chair of the Legislature's Committee on Public Service, I have worked closely with Ken Donnelly over the past four years.  A 35-year veteran of Lexington's fire department, Ken has, for the past 15 years served as Secretary Treasurer of the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts (PFFM) and for the past 11 years served as one of the 7 commissioners of the state's public retiree board (PERAC- Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission). Ken has often appeared before the Committee and his presentations are always cogent and compelling. More significantly, I have come to rely on Ken's offline advice.  He is always forthcoming with what he knows about the state's pension system and about public safety, which is a lot.  Anything but a knee-jerk partisan, he has made me a better, more informed chairman and empowered me to make better decisions about a wide range of difficult public policy questions.  He has demonstrated both political acuity and a sophisticated understanding of a wide range of issues, sharing with me a passionate commitment to progressive values and progressive approaches to issues of social and economic justice, same sex marriage, women's rights, healthcare, and public education, to name just a few. He has been a valuable ally and partner."

Jay R. Kaufman

KerryBOSTON - Senator John Kerry announced today that he is endorsing Ken Donnelly in the race for the 4th Middlesex Senate Seat. The Democratic Primary will be held on September 16th. Kerry joins a long list of supporters, from Rep. Jay Kaufman to the Progressive Democrats of Massachusetts to the Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters to the Mayor of Woburn to several local selectmen and women.
 

“For 35 years Ken Donnelly has been a tireless advocate on behalf of the labor community and working families. He understands the tough issues facing our state today. We need his tenacious, decisive and progressive leadership. I am proud to support the candidacy of this champion of working families. Ken Donnelly will lead the charge to improve the school system to prepare our children for the new economy, create alternative energy sources, and stabilize our state's economy to ensure a sustainable quality of life for the constituents of the 4th Middlesex,” said John Kerry  

“I am so honored to have the support of Senator Kerry. I know that with his help and support we will win this campaign and we will go to the State House and make a difference,” said Ken Donnelly. “John Kerry is widely recognized as a world leader and diplomat. He has served the people of this Commonwealth with distinction for years and I am proud to call him my Senator.”

The Donnelly committee announces the endorsement of the Stonewall Democrats and the National Association of Social Workers, Massachusetts Chapter.

The Bay State Stonewall Democrats are advocates within the Democratic Party on behalf of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered (GLBT) community.

MA PACE/NASW  works to promote human rights, social and economic justice, and unimpeded access to services for all.

“I am grateful that the Stonewall Democrats and PACE/NASW have placed their trust and confidence in my candidacy. The Legislature should play a role in achieving full equality for everyone in our society. I am committed to working towards that end.”

The Donnelly Campaign is proud to announce the endorsement of Ken Donnelly by the Progressive Democrats of Massachusetts. The PDM is an organization of concerned citizens which promote social justice, political reform, and progressive values throughout the Commonwealth. They focus on local and state-level issues. 

“I am honored not only to have the endorsement of the Progressive Democrats of Massachusetts, but to be included in the 2008 PDM Half Dozen. I have spent my career as a firefighter and as an activist for social and economic justice, helping those in need and standing up for what I believe is right. With the help of the PDM, I will bring my life time of public service experience to the State House to craft and promote legislation that will serve the vital interests of our residents and nourish a strong economy in which we can all work and thrive.”

Mass Alliance,a coalition of twenty-two progressive organizations committed to advancing the progressive agenda has endorsed Ken Donnelly for State Senate.

 "I know we can find opportunity in the challenges facing the Commonwealth. I believe we can take on the big issues and win. I am grateful to have the Mass Alliance coalition working to help elect me as the next State Senator for the 4th Middlesex District."

NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts has announced their endorsement of Ken Donnelly in the 4th Middlesex Senate Race. 

“I am honored to have the backing of NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts. As State Senator, I plan to make sure that the government stays out of the personal lives of its citizens, and I pledge to be a strong advocate for women's health, safety, and reproductive freedom.”

MLEVThe Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters has announced their endorsement of Ken Donnelly for State Senate in the 4th Middlesex District.

“I am truly humbled by the endorsement of the Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters and I thank them for their trust and support in this campaign. My family and I have always enjoyed our time outdoors and we have grown a great appreciation for all the beauty that nature has to offer.  Also, as we face a continuing shortage of traditional fuel supplies and as the cost of energy skyrockets, we have no choice but to put environmental issues at the forefront of the state’s legislative agenda. We must do all we can to preserve our dwindling environmental resources.

I believe that our future quality of life as well as our economic well being depends on the energy and environmental choices we make today. With the right policies, smart development and a commitment on the part of all us we can ensure a sustainable future.”