Neighbors, colleagues, and elected officials across the Tenth Middlesex — Newton, Waltham, and Watertown — on why they stand with Alison.
As her colleague on Newton City Council, I appreciate that Alison leads with vision and urgency on topics like housing, climate science/energy, and healthcare. I also appreciate that Alison is unafraid to speak up, debate, and advocate when she sees decisions that she thinks run contrary to our community’s values and the future it deserves. We need defenders of Massachusetts and its future representing us on Beacon Hill these days, and Alison would do that job well.
Brittany Hume Charm Newton City Council (Ward 5)
I have seen firsthand how dedicated Alison is to her work as a legislator. When a constituent brings an issue or priority to her, she puts the time and effort into understanding it in detail, working with the groups involved, and promptly bringing it to the CIty Council to address, either as a docket item or through constant prioritization across all our work. As a result, she has been a real champion for sustainability, affordable healthcare, and government efficiency and transparency.
Cyrus Dahmubed Newton City Council (Ward 4)
As Alison's colleague and partner on the Newton City Council, I have witnessed firsthand her tireless dedication to housing, the environment, and our community. She will bring that same drive to Beacon Hill and I am proud to endorse her.
Maria Greenberg Newton City Councilor (Ward 1)
I know Allison Leary to be a strong supporter of Medicare for All. As someone who has studied and taught issues of healthcare, health inequities and health policy over the last decade, I agree with her. We need a huge overhaul of our healthcare system and it will take passionate legislators and strong political will to make it happen. I know we can count on Allison Leary to champion healthcare reform for us all.
Heather May
Alison has worked on housing and environmental initiatives that reflect my values. She has also been instrumental in building awareness around Medicare for All. Alison will bring a level of energy & engagement that we need at the statehouse.
Colleen Bradley-MacArthur Waltham City Council
Sean Roche Newton City Council (Ward 6)
Andrea Kelley Newton City Council (Ward 3)
Susan Albright Newton City Council (Ward 2)
Caroline Bays Watertown City Council
Nadene Stein
Mass Alliance endorses Alison Leary for 10th Middlesex State Representative. As a progressive community leader and member of the Newton City Council, she has been a consistent partner with progressive organizations and coalition builder in championing climate issues and healthcare for all. She is the candidate best suited to meet the political challenges of this moment in the state legislature.
Mass Alliance
We at Act on Mass are thrilled to endorse Alison Leary for State Rep in the 10th Middlesex District.
Alison is a city councilor in Newton and longtime advocate for progressive policies, especially Medicare for All. Her opponent? The chair of the Health Care Financing committee, where Medicare for All has been “sent to study” for decades in a row. We are proud to support Alison’s campaign.
Act on Mass
Abundant Housing MA endorses candidates committed to advancing a future where Massachusetts residents enjoy an abundance of affordable housing choices.
Our goals in endorsing candidates are to 1) Support pro-housing champions running for elected office through increased visibility and the backing of our members and 2) Bring awareness to the policy solutions needed to build affordable and sustainable communities
Abundant Housing MA
Alison Leary is an advocate for Medicare for All, supporting MassCare’s bill that provides such for residents who work 20 hours or more per week in the State without premiums, co-pays, or deductibles. One of her key focuses is also the climate crisis. Her efforts range from banishing single-use plastics to advancing climate resilience. She belongs to Gas Transition Allies, an alliance of organizations and experts devoted to transitioning from fossil fuels.
In answer to questions from MAPA members, she affirmed that she would have opposed the Massachusetts House bill relative to the International Holocaust Remembered Alliance definition of antisemitism (H. 1763) and expressed willingness to put pressure on Washington to curb military spending that “sucks resources from healthcare, education, and infrastructure.” She has also noted she will not accept contributions from AIPAC or its affiliated organizations, military contracting corporations, other businesses not aligned with her values, or lobbyists opposed to Medicare For All. She has sponsored the Newton city resolution on Back from the Brink, addressing the dangers of nuclear weapons, and supports H.317 on the federal level. Importantly, Alison supports the necessity of citizen input on any new nuclear power in Massachusetts, saying, “the public must be involved in any decision.”
Massachusetts Peace Action
350 Mass Action proudly endorses Alison Leary for State Rep, 10th Middlesex.
350 Mass Action
UAW Region 9A
Sierra Club
Progressive Democrats of Massachusetts
Massachusetts Teachers Association
Sawa: Newton-Area Alliance for Peace and Justice
Progressive Mass