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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2024 General Election State Legislative Races - check back for updates
endorsements have been made in contested races only
denotes victory 11/5/24
Endorsements to date/HOUSE:
5th Barnstable
Representative Steven G. Xiarhos*
3rd Berkshire
Leigh Davis*
1st Bristol
Kostas Loukos
2nd Bristol
Representative Jim Hawkins*
14th Bristol
Representative Adam Scanlon*
2nd Essex
Representative Kristen Kassner*
5th Essex
Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante*
4th Hampden
Bridget Matthews Kane
1st Middlesex
Representative Margaret Scarsdale*
11th Middlesex
Amy Sangiolo*
17th Middlesex
Representative Vanna Howard*
7th Norfolk
Clinton Graham
13th Norfolk
William Dermody
1st Plymouth
Michelle Badger*
2nd Plymouth
Sarah Hewins
6th Plymouth
Becky Coletta
9th Plymouth
Bridget Plouffe*
12th Plymouth
Kathleen LaNatra*
10th Suffolk
Representative William MacGregor*
1st Worcester
Representative Kimberly Ferguson*
4th Worcester
Representative Natalie Higgins*
Endorsements to date/SENATE:
Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, Hampshire
Senator Paul Mark*
2nd Essex
Senator Joan Lovely*
1st Middlesex
Senator Edward Kennedy*
Norfolk, Worcester & Middlesex
Senator Becca Rausch*
3rd Suffolk
Senator Lydia Edwards*
Endorsed primary winners with no general election opponent:
11th Essex
Sean Reid - won primary (no general election opponent)
11th Plymouth
Representative Rita Mendes - won primary (no general election opponent)
8th Suffolk
Representative Jay Livingstone - won primary (no general election opponent)
7th Middlesex
Representative Jack Patrick Lewis - won primary (no general election opponent)
Norfolk, Plymouth & Bristol (Senate)
Bill Driscoll, Jr. (current State Rep) - won primary (no general election opponent)
Hampden (Senate)
Senator Adam Gomez - won primary (no general election opponent)
2nd Bristol and Plymouth (Senate)
Mark Montigny - won primary (no general election opponent)
Please contact us at info@massvotersforanimals.org with questions.