Endorsements

Massachusetts Voters for Animals (MVFA) is the nonpartisan political arm of the animal protection movement in Massachusetts and the only animal organization in the state that can influence elections for animal protection since other non-profits are prohibited by law from endorsing candidates or campaigning in elections.

We support candidates regardless of party based on a single criterion: their support for animal protection. We publicize our endorsements to our mailing list and when possible help mobilize volunteers in key races. We also raise money from compassionate citizens and at times donate to certain local or state campaigns.

MVFA creates a questionnaire that requests candidates’ positions on a variety of animal protection issues. MVFA also asks candidates if they have taken action in either their public or private lives on behalf of animals, whether they would favor legislation for animals despite arguments for commercial and economic benefit from animal exploitation, and if they view animal protection as a core value. If the candidate has held elected office, MVFA also reviews their record.

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Endorsements/statewide:

Governor: Maura Healey

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endorsements have been made in contested races only

Endorsements to date/SENATE:

Middlesex and Worcester district
Senator Jamie Eldridge

First Plymouth and Norfolk district
Senator Patrick O’Connor

Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex district
Senator Becca Rausch

Hampden and Hampshire district
Senator John Velis

Hampden, Hampshire & Worcester district
Jake Oliveira

5th Middlesex district
Senator Jason Lewis

Endorsements to date/HOUSE:

2nd Bristol district
Representative Jim Hawkins