Reproductive Equity Now Proudly Announces Slate of 2026 Massachusetts Primary Legislative Endorsements

Boston (June 22, 2026) – Today, Reproductive Equity Now proudly announced its full slate of endorsements in the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives for the 2026 primary election cycle. 

“Reproductive equity is always on the ballot, and that includes right here in Massachusetts,” said Kathleen Melendy, Massachusetts State Director, Reproductive Equity Now. “The legislators we elect determine whether we build on our progress or leave patients and providers vulnerable to growing threats. From expanding access to affordable pregnancy care to safeguarding patient privacy, there is still important work ahead. That is why we are proud to endorse these House and Senate candidates, who have demonstrated the leadership and commitment necessary to protect and advance reproductive freedom across the Commonwealth.”

Reproductive Equity Now proudly endorses the following candidates for the Massachusetts Senate:

  • Rep. Christine Barber, Second Middlesex District

  • Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Fifth Middlesex District

  • Sen. Bill Driscoll, Jr., Norfolk, Plymouth & Bristol District

  • Sen. Will Brownsberger, Suffolk and Middlesex District

  • Persis Yu, Norfolk and Suffolk District

Reproductive Equity Now proudly endorses the following candidates for the Massachusetts House of Representatives:

  • Rep. Lisa Field, 3rd Bristol District

  • Rep. Michael Kushmerek, 3rd Worcester District

  • Rep. Patrick Kearney, 4th Plymouth District

  • Rep. Richard Wells, Jr., 7th Norfolk District

  • Rep. Michelle DuBois, 10th Plymouth District

  • Rep. John Barrett, 1st Berkshire District

  • Rep. Steven Oullette, 8th Bristol District

  • Rep. Dawne Shand, 1st Essex District

  • Rep. Patricia Duffy, 5th Hampden District

  • Rep. Tara Hong, 18th Middlesex District

  • Rep. Dave Rogers, 24th Middlesex District

  • Rep. Marjorie Decker, 25th Middlesex District

  • Rep. Mike Connolly, 26th Middlesex District

  • Rep. Richard Haggerty, 30th Middlesex District

  • Rep. Sam Montaño, 15th Suffolk District

  • Rep. James O’Day, 14th Worcester District

  • Rep. Mary Keefe, 15th Worcester District

  • Rep. John Lawn, Jr., 10th Middlesex District

  • Johnnie McKnight, 11th Hampden District

  • Celina Reyes, 16th Essex District

  • LeeAllen Meyer, 19th Suffolk District

  • Ravi Simon, 13th Middlesex District

  • Lorena Betts, 16th Middlesex District

  • Harini Aiyer, 17th Middlesex District

  • Connor Murray, 18th Essex District

  • Ben Ewen-Campen, 27th Middlesex District

  • Leila Migliorelli, 32nd Middlesex District

Last month, Reproductive Equity Now announced its endorsement of Maura Healey for Massachusetts Governor, Kim Driscoll for Lieutenant Governor, and Andrea Campbell for Attorney General.

Reproductive Equity Now is proud to endorse candidates who will ensure Massachusetts remains a beacon for reproductive freedom post-Roe, and continue to lead with creative, bold, and unequivocally pro-repro policy. 

Learn more at https://reproequitynow.org/maendorsements

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