Senator Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington) officially announced her bid for reelection to continue representing the 4th Middlesex district in the Massachusetts Senate. Friedman was first elected to the Senate in July of 2017 after winning a special election following the unexpected death of former state Senator Ken Donnelly (D-Arlington). “It has been an honor and a privilege to represent the …
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This week, Democratic nominee for Massachusetts Senate Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington) gained key endorsements from U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren and Congresswoman Katherine Clark (MA-5) just one week prior to the special general election on July 25th to replace the late Senator Ken Donnelly.
Continue readingCindy Friedman won the Democratic nomination for state Senate in the June 27 special primary election to replace the late Senator Ken Donnelly in the Fourth Middlesex district seat. In a brief statement posted to her Facebook page, Friedman said: “I am incredibly grateful to the voters in the 4th Middlesex for electing me as the Democratic nominee tonight. I …
Continue reading“Behind the scenes, she has been a tireless advocate for the women and families of Arlington, Billerica, Burlington, Woburn and Lexington, and EMILY’s List is excited to support Cindy Friedman as she continues to fight for them as state senator….”
Continue readingJust one week before Election Day, the Friedman campaign is gearing up to get out the vote in communities across the 4th Middlesex district following its most recent endorsement from the Coalition for Social Justice. In praising the Friedman campaign’s ground organization, Campaign Co-chair and resident of Woburn Brenna Donnelly said, “Our volunteers have been out in the district almost …
Continue readingCindy Friedman continued to build momentum last week ahead of the June 27th special election primary in the race for the 4th Middlesex senate seat formerly held by the late Senator Ken Donnelly. Friedman earned a number of key endorsements, including support from 32BJ SEIU, the largest union of property service workers in the nation, and the Carpenters unions Local …
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The Environmental League of Massachusetts honored the late state Senator Ken Donnelly as an environmental champion at its annual Earth Night spring gala on June 6th at the New England Aquarium. Accepting the award on behalf of the Senator’s staff and family was Cindy Friedman, former chief of staff for the senator and current candidate to succeed him. Friedman noted: …
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The family of the late State Senator Ken Donnelly issued their “unanimous and enthusiastic” endorsement of his top aide and long-time Chief of Staff, Cindy Friedman of Arlington, to replace him in that legislative body.
Continue readingStatement from Mario Oliveira (ret. Somerville PD ) & Robert DeNapoli (ret. Woburn PD): We are police officers who have been forced into retirement due to traumatic injuries suffered at the hands of violent felons. We have a unique understanding of the true sacrifice that is sometimes necessary while serving your community.
Continue readingCindy Friedman issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s announcing his decision to withdraw from the international Paris Climate Change Agreement: I’m shocked and disappointed by the President’s decision. Not only will this damage our environment on a colossal level, it will also put the jobs of those working in the clean energy industry at risk. Now more than ever, we have to come together as activists, communities, and legislators to preserve and protect our planet….No state is better positioned to take the lead on defending the environment than Massachusetts. Here is a list of initiatives I strongly support that we MUST take action on:
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After submitting over 500 nomination signatures, Cindy submitted her nomination papers to the Massachusetts Secretary of State’s office to officially place her name on the ballot; Cindy attended the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) Walk on Mother’s Day to illustrate her strong support for reforming the state’s mental healthcare system.
Continue readingCindy Friedman, longtime community activist and Chief of Staff to the late state Senator Ken Donnelly (D-Arlington), will run to succeed him in the state Senate.
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