Endorsements
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
Auditor Suzanne Bump
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu
Endorsed by The Boston Globe
The Massachusetts Democratic Party
Massachusetts State Senators
Senate President Karen Spilka
Senate Majority Leader Cindy Creem
President Pro Tempore Will Brownsberger
Senator Jo Comerford
Senator Jamie Eldridge
Senator Cindy Friedman
Senator Jason Lewis
Senator Joan Lovely
Senator Su Moran
Massachusetts State Representatives
Endorsed by more than 40 State Representatives, including:
State Representative Kate Hogan
State Representative Sarah Peake
State Representative Joe Wagner
State Representative Christine Barber
State Representative Natalie Blais
State Representative Dan Cahill
State Representative Linda Dean Campbell
State Representative Michelle Ciccolo
State Representative Mike Connolly
State Representative Ed Coppinger
State Representative Michael Day
State Representative Nika Elugardo
State Representative Tricia Farley-Bouvier
State Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante
State Representative Carole Fiola
State Representative Bill Galvin
State Representative Carmine Gentile
State Representative Danielle Gregoire
State Representative Pat Haddad
State Representative Richard Haggerty
State Representative Natalie Higgins
State Representative Russell Holmes
State Representative Mary Keefe
State Representative Kay Khan
State Representative Kathy LaNatra
State Representative John Lawn
State Representative Jack Patrick Lewis
State Representative David Linsky
State Representative Jay Livingstone
State Representative John Mahoney
State Representative Liz Malia
State Representative Paul McMurty
State Representative Joan Meschino
State Representative Brian Murray
State Representative Steve Owens
State Representative Smitty Pignatelli
State Representative Jeff Roy
State Representative Jon Santiago
State Representative Tom Stanley
State Representative Jeffrey Turco
State Representative Chynah Tyler
State Representative Steven Ultrino
State Representative Tommy Vitolo
State Representative Susannah Whipps
State Representative Bud Williams
Boston City Leaders
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu
Former Boston Mayor Kim Janey
Boston City Councilors
Councilor
Ruthzee Louijeune
Councilor
Kendra Lara
Councilor
Brian Worrell
Councilor
Kenzie Bok
Cambridge City Councilors
Endorsed by all 9 members of the Cambridge City Council
Mayor
Sumbul Siddiqui
Vice Mayor
Alanna Mallon
Councilor
Burhan Azeem
Councilor
Dennis Carlone
Councilor
E. Denise Simmons
Councilor
Marc McGovern
Councilor
Patty Nolan
Councilor
Paul F. Toner
Councilor
Quinton Zondervan
Worcester City Councilors
Councilor
Etel Haxhiaj
Councilor
Khrystian King
Fall River City Leaders
Mayor Paul Coogan
Former Mayor Ed Lambert
Endorsement Testimonials
Unions
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen
“The transportation industry is in a transitive stage if its development … Now more than ever we need a strong voice on Beacon Hill. We am confident that Chris is the best candidate for State Auditor.”
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Local 898
“We need elected officials that understand the importance of public transportation. As director of Transportation for Massachusetts Coalition, Chris fought for more funding for the MBTA and worked hard at stopping service cuts … Chris understands that a better MBTA cannot be achieved without investment in its union workforce.”
Massachusetts Organization of State Engineers and Scientists (MOSES)
“Moses recognizes Chris’s commitment to public employees and retirees, and we are proud to endorse and stand with Chris in his candidacy. We Look forward to working with Chris as he continues to advocate for policies that protect hard working state employees.”
Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 453
“Chris’s resume includes a varied and important background that will enable [him] to perform the critical tasks that are required of the Auditors office … Chris has always been a friend of Unions and have supported the workers’ rights for a fair and safe working environment.”
United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1459
“The State Auditor’s Office has an important role to play in ensuring that both public-sector and private-sector workers are treated fairly. It’s clear that Chris’s track record of improving state government and standing up to protect the public’s interest makes you the right candidate for the job.”
Alliance of MBTA Unions
United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 791
Progressive Organizations
Progressive Massachusetts
“Throughout his career in public service and advocacy, Chris has been committed to making state government work better for everyday people … An Auditor needs to uncover data and then use it to advocate for a better Commonwealth, and Chris has the track record to do it. “
JP Progressives
“Chris has shown a rare talent for scrutinizing complex systems. His impressive record in the Dept of Transportation & No Boston Olympics equips him to deliver on making state agencies function more reliably, efficinetly, and equitably.”
Our Revolution Massachusetts
“Chris is the only candidate in this race with a consistent track record of holding, promoting, and voting for progressive positions on transgender rights, gun control, police reform, road safety for undocumented drivers, the social safety net, tax policy, and a number of other areas of public policy.”
Progressive Democrats of Massachusetts
Belmont Democratic Town Committee
Boston Ward 4 Democratic Committee
Boston Ward 5 Democratic Committee
Boston Ward 10 Democratic Committee
Boston Ward 11 Democratic Committee
Boston Ward 12 Democratic Committee
Boston Ward 15 Democratic Committee
Boston Ward 18 Democratic Committee
Brookline PAX
“Brookline PAX has worked alongside Chris for more than a decade. He has led on issue after issue in Brookline, consistent with our motto: ‘think globally, act locally’. We have no doubt Chris will be an effective and inclusive State Auditor.”
Bay State Stonewall Democrats
MassEquality PAC
Environmental Organizations
Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund
“Chris has worked across sectors as a climate and transportation advocate, experience he will bring to creating novel climate solutions as Auditor.”
350 Mass Action
“Chris has a long and distinguished record on climate issues from a variety of directions, most notably via the impact of transportation on our ability to thrive both economically and environmentally. We believe that he will bring a sharp eye, a powerful vision, and enormous energy to the office of State Auditor, turning that position into a vital leader for our state’s long-term well-being.”
Sierra Club Massachusetts Chapter
“We are proud to endorse Chris Dempsey for State Auditor. Time is running out to address the ongoing climate crisis, and we cannot afford to have leaders in public office who aren’t prioritizing climate change. Chris has innovative plans to bring carbon accounting into state audits while creating an Auditor’s Environmental Justice Commission to ensure the communities hardest hit by climate change are brought into the discussions. We need leaders like Chris in office if we want to make the proper changes needed before it’s too late.”
Worcester County Leaders
- Natalie Higgins, State Representative (4th Worcester)
- Mary Keefe, State Representative (15th Worcester)
- John Mahoney, State Representative (13th Worcester)
- Roberta Goldman, Former State Representative (Shrewsbury)
- Paul DePalo, Governor’s Councilor (District 7)
- Katie Toomey, Registrar of Deeds (Worcester)
- Etel Haxhiaj, Worcester City Councilor, District 5
- Tristan LaLiberte, Auburn Select Board Vice-Chair
- Sue Coghlin Mailman, Worcester School Committee Member
- Jermoh Kamara, Worcester School Committee Member
- Jason Palitsch, Shrewsbury School Committee Member
- Erin Hughes Canzano, Former Shrewsbury School Committee Member
- Vikram Chhabra, Shrewsbury Finance Committee Vice-Chair
- Suzanne Remington, Shrewsbury Town Meeting Member
- James Bedard, Democratic State Committee Member (Worcester)
- John P. Brissette, Democratic State Committee Member (Worcester)
- Mary Anne Dube, Democratic State Committee Member (Worcester)
- Carlos Garcia, Democratic State Committee Member (Shrewsbury)
- Beth Shea Bryant, Shrewsbury Democratic Town Committee Co Vice-Chair
- Lisa Talbot, Shrewsbury Democratic Town Committee Co Vice-Chair
- Shannon E. Wall, Shrewsbury Democratic Town Committee Treasurer
- Maxwell Agyemfra, Community Leader (Worcester)
- Guillermo Creamer Jr., Community Leader (Worcester)
- Donna M. Gordon, Community Leader (Southborough)
- Jack Murray, Community Leader (Worcester)
- Matt Wally, Candidate For Worcester City Council (Worcester)
- Natalie Higgins, State Representative (4th Worcester)
- Mary Keefe, State Representative (15th Worcester)
- John Mahoney, State Representative (13th Worcester)
- Roberta Goldman, Former State Representative (Shrewsbury)
- Paul DePalo, Governor’s Councilor (District 7)
- Katie Toomey, Registrar of Deeds (Worcester)
- Etel Haxhiaj, Worcester City Councilor, District 5
- Tristan LaLiberte, Auburn Select Board Vice-Chair
- Sue Coghlin Mailman, Worcester School Committee Member
- Jermoh Kamara, Worcester School Committee Member
- Jason Palitsch, Shrewsbury School Committee Member
- Erin Hughes Canzano, Former Shrewsbury School Committee Member
- Vikram Chhabra, Shrewsbury Finance Committee Vice-Chair
- Suzanne Remington, Shrewsbury Town Meeting Member
- James Bedard, Democratic State Committee Member (Worcester)
- John P. Brissette, Democratic State Committee Member (Worcester)
- Mary Anne Dube, Democratic State Committee Member (Worcester)
- Carlos Garcia, Democratic State Committee Member (Shrewsbury)
- Beth Shea Bryant, Shrewsbury Democratic Town Committee Co Vice-Chair
- Lisa Talbot, Shrewsbury Democratic Town Committee Co Vice-Chair
- Shannon E. Wall, Shrewsbury Democratic Town Committee Treasurer
- Maxwell Agyemfra, Community Leader (Worcester)
- Guillermo Creamer Jr., Community Leader (Worcester)
- Donna M. Gordon, Community Leader (Southborough)
- Jack Murray, Community Leader (Worcester)
- Matt Wally, Candidate For Worcester City Council (Worcester)
Cambridge Leaders
- Mike Connolly, State Representative (26th Middlesex)
- Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui
- Vice Mayor Alanna Mallon
- Burhan Azeem, City Councilor
- Dennis Carlone, City Councilor
- Paul Toner, City Councilor
- Marc McGovern, City Councilor
- Patricia Nolan, City Councilor
- E. Denise Simmons, City Councilor
- Quinton Y. Zondervan, City Councilor
- Jan Devereux, Former Vice Mayor
- Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Former City Councilor
- Tim Toomey, Former City Councilor
- Mike Connolly, State Representative (26th Middlesex)
- Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui
- Vice Mayor Alanna Mallon
- Burhan Azeem, City Councilor
- Dennis Carlone, City Councilor
- Paul Toner, City Councilor
- Marc McGovern, City Councilor
- Patricia Nolan, City Councilor
- E. Denise Simmons, City Councilor
- Quinton Y. Zondervan, City Councilor
- Jan Devereux, Former Vice Mayor
- Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Former City Councilor
- Tim Toomey, Former City Councilor
Pioneer Valley Leaders
- Natalie Blais, State Representative (1st Franklin)
- Joe Wagner, State Representative (8th Hampden)
- Bud Williams, State Representative (11th Hampden)
- Mayor Nicole LaChapelle (Easthampton)
- David Narkewicz, former Northampton Mayor
- Jesse Lederman, Springfield City Council President
- Melvin Edwards, Springfield City Council Vice President
- Tim Allen, Springfield Ward 7 City Councilor
- Sean Curran, Springfield At-Large City Councilor
- George Balakier, Chicopee Ward 4 City Councilor
- Stan Moulton, Northampton City Councilor
- Anthony J. Russo, Agawam City Councilor
- Garrick Perry, Northampton City Council Candidate
- Christopher Collins, Springfield School Committee Vice Chair
- LaTonia Monroe Naylor, Springfield At-Large School Committee Member
- Tim Wagner, Chicopee School Committee Member
- Natalie Blais, State Representative (1st Franklin)
- Joe Wagner, State Representative (8th Hampden)
- Bud Williams, State Representative (11th Hampden)
- Mayor Nicole LaChapelle (Easthampton)
- David Narkewicz, former Northampton Mayor
- Jesse Lederman, Springfield City Council President
- Melvin Edwards, Springfield City Council Vice President
- Tim Allen, Springfield Ward 7 City Councilor
- Sean Curran, Springfield At-Large City Councilor
- George Balakier, Chicopee Ward 4 City Councilor
- Stan Moulton, Northampton City Councilor
- Anthony J. Russo, Agawam City Councilor
- Garrick Perry, Northampton City Council Candidate
- Christopher Collins, Springfield School Committee Vice Chair
- LaTonia Monroe Naylor, Springfield At-Large School Committee Member
- Tim Wagner, Chicopee School Committee Member
Berkshire County Leaders
- Tricia Farley-Bouvier, State Representative (3rd Berkshire)
- Smitty Pignatelli, State Representative (4th Berkshire)
- Kevin Sherman, Pittsfield Ward 3 City Councilor
- Pete White, Pittsfield At-Large City Councilor
- Tricia Farley-Bouvier, State Representative (3rd Berkshire)
- Smitty Pignatelli, State Representative(4th Berkshire)
- Kevin Sherman, Pittsfield Ward 3 City Councilor
- Pete White, Pittsfield At-Large City Councilor
Boston City Leaders
- Brian Worrell Boston District 4 City Councilor
- Kendra Lara Boston District 6 City Councilor
- Kenzie Bok Boston District 8 City Councilor
- Ruthzee Louijeune Boston At-Large City Councilor
- Brian Worrell Boston District 4 City Councilor
- Kendra Lara Boston District 6 City Councilor
- Kenzie Bok Boston District 8 City Councilor
- Ruthzee Louijeune Boston At-Large City Councilor
