Jen Benson for State Representative

Endorsements

Lt. Governor Tim Murray

"It is absolutely critical that we have people who understand local government, who understand what towns and public school districts have gone through over the last four to five years. I think Jen will bring that sense of urgency to state government because, as a local official, she has had to look her constituents in the eye when forced to do more with less at the town level."

Tim Murray
Lt. Governor, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Pam Resor

"Jen Benson has two characteristics that will serve her well in the legislature and those are patience and persistence. Without them, you are not going to get legislation passed. We are very lucky to have such an excellent, high-quality candidate for this district."

Pam Resor
State Senator, Middlesex and Worcester District

Senator Robert Antonioni

"I have worked with Jen Benson on education issues, and I believe she is especially well qualified to represent the citizens of the 37th District in the State House. She has my full support."

Robert Antonioni
State Senator, Worcester and Middlesex District

Representative Jamie Eldridge

"I am proud to endorse Jen Benson for State Representative. Jen understands the importance of investing in our communities to enhance our economy and our quality of life. Her work in the community and on the Lunenburg School Committee has proven what a tireless advocate for the district she will be in the Legislature."

Jamie Eldridge
State Representative, 37th Middlesex District

Massachusetts Nurses Association

"We were impressed by Jen Benson's commitment to improving the state's healthcare system. She clearly feels it's important to ensure the safety of every patient in the hospital, and to ensure that everyone in the state has access to affordable healthcare."

Beth Piknick, RN
President, Massachusetts Nurses Association

Massachusetts National Organization for Women

"The Mass. National Organization for Women enthusiastically endorses Jen Benson, who has shown a proven commitment to bettering the lives of women and girls throughout the Commonwealth. The Massachusetts Legislature needs Jen Benson—and all of the skills and energy that she will bring to her work there."

Victoria Steinberg
Chair, Mass. National Organization for Women PAC

Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus

"Jen Benson has demonstrated a long term commitment to improving the quality of life in the 37th Middlesex District. Her knowledge, energy, and depth of administrative experience, as well as the high esteem in which she is held, would make her a valued addition to the district and to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts"

Sheila Capone-Wulsin
Executive Director, Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus

MassEquality

"We are extremely excited to endorse Jen Benson's campaign to replace one of our most dedicated champions of equality, Rep. Jamie Eldridge. We know that Jen will do everything possible to carry on the leadership of Rep. Eldridge and fight hard for to ensure full equality for the LGBT community."

Matt McTighe
Political Director, MassEquality

Mel Govindan, Lancaster

"Jen has demonstrated her leadership qualities as a member and current Chair of the Lunenburg School Committee. As a fellow school committee member I understand the importance of such a position and what it takes to carry out the responsibilities well. Jen has done that in an exemplary manner and I am sure she would show the same kind of leadership in the State House. She has delineated a set of achievable goals and I firmly believe that Jen has the abilities to see these come to fruition."

Mel Govindan, Lancaster
Nashoba Regional School Committee

Jonathan Chinitz, Acton

"Jennifer understands the issues that cities and towns are faced with. She is compassionate. She is a great listener; a breath of fresh air on the local political scene. I can't wait for her to be our representative on Beacon Hill."

Jonathan Chinitz, Acton
Chair, Acton School Committee

Tom Alonzo, Lunenburg

"Jen knows the serious challenges facing our town, such as adequate and fair state-funding for education, over-reliance on local property taxes and skyrocketing energy and health insurance costs. She has consistently demonstrated her dedication, her willingness to get involved and her commitment to work hard in trying to reach collaborative solutions to these challenges. I believe Jen's experience, energy and commitment are exactly what we need to have our collective voices effectively heard in the State House."

Tom Alonzo, Lunenburg
Chair, Lunenburg Board of Selectmen

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Organizations

Acton Democratic Town Committee
American Federation of Teachers of Massachusetts
Boxborough Democratic Town Committee
Clean Water Action
Lunenburg Democratic Town Committee
Mass Alliance
Massachusetts AFL/CIO
Massachusetts Carmen's Union Local 589
Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union
Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters
Massachusetts Sierra Club
Massachusetts Nurses Association
Massachusetts Chapter of the National Organization of Women (NOW)
MassEquality
Massachusetts Teachers Association
NARAL Massachusetts
Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts
SEIU Massachusetts State Council
Sheet Metail Workers International Assocation Local No. 17
Shirley Democratic Town Committee

State Office Holders

Robert Antonioni State Senator, Worcester and Middlesex District
Lori Ehrlich State Representative, 8th Essex District
Jamie Eldridge State Representative, 37th Middlesex District
Jen Flanagan State Representative, 4th Worcester District
Tim Murray Lt. Governor, Massachusetts
Pam Resor State Senator, Middlesex and Worcester District

Local Office Holders

Tom Alonzo Chair, Lunenburg Board of Selectmen
Paula Bertram Lunenburg Board of Selectmen
Joanna Bilotta Lunenburg Planning Board
Jonathan Chinitz Chair, Acton-Boxborough School Committee
Milree Keeling Lunenburg School Committee
Mel Govindan Nashoba Regional School Committee
Chip Guercio Shirley Board of Selectmen
Milree Keeling Lunenburg School Committee
Jennifer Leone Lancaster Board of Selectmen
Michael Mackin Lunenburg School Committee
Tom Mason Lunenburg Board of Selectmen
David Matthews Lunenburg Board of Selectmen
Rebecca Neville Boxborough Board of Selectmen
Don Parker Shirley School Committee
Jason Poitras Lunenburg School Committee, Lunenburg Police Department
David Reif Lunenburg School Committee
Barbara Reynolds Lunenburg Finance Committee
Lauren Rosenzweig Chair, Acton Board of Selectmen
Bruce Sabot Boxborough School Committee
Stuart Sklar Chair, Harvard School Committee
Keshava Srivastava Boxborough Finance Committee
Christine Tenneson Lunenburg School Committee

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Please vote on November 4th at these polling places:

Acton, Precincts 3, 4 and 5: Blanchard Auditorium
Boxborough: Town Hall
Harvard: Bromfield School
Lancaster, Precinct 1: Town Hall
Lunenburg: T.C. Passios Elementary School
Shirley: Town Offices