Former First Lady Diane Patrick
“I’ve seen up close the passion, intellect and values which drive Jesse Mermell and I know she will make a tremendous addition to our state’s delegation in Congress."
Attorney General Maura Healey
“Jesse Mermell is a proven progressive leader who will stand up to powerful special interests and stand for working families."
Auditor Suzanne Bump
"Unabashedly progressive, understanding of the needs of both workers and business owners, schooled in how you make change in government, Jesse will make things happen for the Fourth District."
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
“Jesse’s greatest strength – as a public servant and as a friend – is that she listens actively and intentionally, with compassion and empathy."
NY-15 Democratic Nominee for Congress Ritchie Torress
"Jesse has the grit and passion to fight for the progressive values that will improve the lives of the residents of MA04."
Former Democratic Nominee for Lieutenant Governor Quentin Palfrey
"Jesse has consistently shown a commitment to progressive values and a demonstrated track record of getting results."
Former MA-04 Candidate Dave Cavell
“A progressive champion and undying advocate for the communities who need it most, Jesse understands that need for intersectional, progressive policies to tackle our nation’s current crises.”
Former MA-04 Candidate Chris Zannetos
"Jesse she has the integrity and focus needed to help those left behind by our economy – and has proven that she can be counted on to do the hard work required.”
Governor's Councilor Eileen Duff
"Jesse is the only candidate with the breadth of experience who is able to hit the road running and help the Fourth District get the representation they deserve on day one."
Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins
“What stands out to me most about Jesse is her deep compassion for those who are the most vulnerable."
Lawrence Mayor Dan Rivera
"Jesse Mermell has a record of being a progressive fighter, getting things done and breaking down silos which too often hold back economic benefits for everyone, particularly in struggling cities like Lawrence."
State Senator Becca Rausch
“Whatever the issue, I know that Jesse has the experience, savviness, dedication, and empathy to do the research, ask the questions, analyze diligently, and make the right call."
State Senator Paul Feeney
"As the middle class gets squeezed more and more, we deserve to have a Congresswoman that has the courage, experience and most importantly, the passion to stand up for the people she represents, even when it’s not politically expedient."
State Senator Julian Cyr
“From my years of working with Jesse and our time serving together in Governor Patrick’s Administration, I know she will fight for the progressive values that are so vital to the people of Massachusetts."
State Representative Carol Doherty
“Jesse’s dedication to showing up for the people of the Fourth Congressional District, in person before the pandemic and continuing virtually now, is impressive."
State Representative Carolyn Dykema
"Jesse has strong core values and has shown that she’s ready to go to the mat for things that really matter like economic opportunity for all, equal pay for women, and reproductive health care."
State Representative Denise Garlick
“Jesse Mermell is uniquely qualified to represent our communities in Congress. She shares our interests and concerns."
State Representative Jim Hawkins
"She is the clear choice for voters who are looking for a Congresswoman who will champion economic justice and show up for all 34 cities and towns in this district.”
Former State Representative Frank Smizik
“Jesse has been a fierce advocate for all the progressive policies we hold dear and will be a progressive champion for the entire Fourth District in Congress."
Champion for Women’s Equality Barbara Lee
"Throughout her career in both the public and nonprofit sectors, Jesse has been a champion of progressive policies and issues that matter to voters."
Taunton City Council President Barry Sanders
"In our several conversations, Jesse has articulated a focus on lifting people up, working for basic fairness and helping those who struggle. Most of all, I have been grateful for Jesse’s interest in, and commitment to, the people I represent here in Taunton."
Taunton City Councilor Phillip Duarte
"Jesse Mermell is a champion for working families, and we need someone with her progressive values, experience, and passion to represent us in Congress.”
Newton City Councilor Brenda Noel
“This moment in our history calls for unwavering leadership and there is no candidate more qualified.”
Easton Select Board Chair Dottie Fulginiti
"Jesse has a great way of not only listening but really hearing the needs of small business owners."
Dighton Select Board Chair Dr. Brett Zografos
“I support Jesse Mermell for Congress because she shows up and fights for every person, neighborhood, and community in the district."
Mansfield Select Board Vice Chair Michael Trowbridge
"Jesse Mermell provides a unique set of skills having been both inside and outside of government."
Hopkinton Select Board Member Mary Jo Lafreniere
“As a former Select Board Member herself, Jesse will stand up for every city and town in the district in Washington, and I’m proud to support her.”
Hopkinton Select Board Member Amy Ritterbusch
"Jesse has the experience and skills to get things done in Washington while representing the progressive values of our district."
Brookline Select Board Member Heather Hamilton
"Jesse understands what it takes to lead. She listens to people, she takes the time to understand the issues, and she doesn’t stop until she finds solutions."
Brookline Select Board Member Raul Fernandez
"Jesse knows that the stakes are high and that there’s much work to be done, and she understands how to craft policies that center marginalized communities because she’s already done it."
Brookline Select Board Member John VanScoyoc
"I trust Jesse to fight for equity and justice for all the people of every corner of the 4th District, in this time when we need healing and uniting more than ever."
Sharon Select Board Member Hanna Switlekowski
“As a woman in politics, Jesse is an amazing role model and leader."
Mansfield Select Board Member Frank DelVecchio
“Jesse will not only be a strong, progressive voice in Congress but she will also put in the work to build coalitions and elect Democrats up and down the ballot."
Mansfield Select Board Member Jess Aptowitz
“We need a coalition builder like her in Congress who will show up for every single community."
Norton Select Board Member Michael Toole
"No matter what is the issue: workers’ rights, women’s health Jesse has always been a positive catalyst for change we need here at home and in Washington.”
Vice Chair of the Brookline School Committee David A. Pearlman
“Jesse has made a career of fiercely fighting for progressive educational values."
Needham School Committee Member Sue Neckes
"Jesse combines the progressive values I care about deeply with the demonstrated ability to work with people of diverse perspectives to accomplish meaningful change."
Needham School Committee Member Heidi Black
“Throughout her career, Jesse has advocated for an equitable education system and that’s why she’s earned the support of the Massachusetts Teachers Association and National Education Association."
Fall River School Committee Member Paul Hart
“I know that Jesse will be an advocate for the working people of Fall River in Washington, D.C. and I’m proud to support her.”
Fall River School Committee Member Thomas Khoury
“Jesse is the best candidate to go to Washington and fight to create a fair economy that works for everybody.”
Brookline School Committee Member Jennifer Monopoli
“Jesse has made fighting to make sure our children have access to an equitable education system a top priority, from her experience working with FairTest and Citizens for Public Schools to her comprehensive education policy platform."
Brookline School Committee Member Barbara Scotto
“I’m endorsing Jesse Mermell because I know that she will be a voice for our students and educators in Congress.”
Sharon School Committee Member Judy Crosby
“I know that Jesse will stand up for our students and our educators in Sharon and across the district."
Chairman of the Newton Fair Housing Committee and Former Newton City Councilor Ted Hess-Mahan
“As a member of Congress, Jesse will help pave the way for creating a fair economy that leaves no family or individual behind."
Wellesley Town Meeting Member and past Wellesley Board of Selectmen Chair David J. Himmelberger
"She is the best person to lead the Fourth District through this crisis in a way that centers equity and justice, and I’m proud to support her.”
Former Brookline Select Board Member Marty Rosenthal
“An important contributor to – and leader of – Brookline’s progressive politics, with a proven ability to work with friends and foes and get tough things done, Jesse’s current stances on all cutting-edge issues are all great.”
Former Brookline Select Board Member Joe Geller
"Jesse is smart, collaborative and doesn’t shy away from challenges."
Former Brookline Select Board Member Don Weitzman
"Jesse has heart, energy, intelligence and compassion. She knows what battles to fight, she knows how to fight them, and she has the grit to keep at it."
Former Brookline Select Board Member Ken Goldstein
“Jesse is the only candidate with the progressive vision, the experience and the chops to lead.”
Former North Attleboro Selectman Patrick Reynolds
"Jesse has made it clear from the way she has campaigned in every part of the district that she will effectively represent all of her constituents as our next Congresswoman."
Hopkinton Planning Board Chair and former Select Board Member Muriel Kramer
“Jesse Mermell is a truly staunch progressive Democrat dedicated to increasing access in health care, housing, the economy, and more."
Chair of the Hopkinton Board of Health Lisa Whittemore
“Jesse will center the voices of public health experts, health care workers, teachers and other frontline workers in her decision making to ensure our recovery is equitable."
Former Franklin School Committee Vice Chair and former Franklin Democratic Town Committee Chair Denise Schultz
“Jesse’s policy plan makes clear that in Congress, she will be a champion for public education and will fight tooth and nail for the progressive values we share.”
Brookline Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Chair Michael Jacobs
“She will make it a priority to ensure that every person in the Fourth District has access to safe and affordable housing, and that’s why I’m proud to support her.”
Brookline Housing Authority Commissioner Susan C. Cohen
"Jesse has the smarts and capacity to make real change on the ground, where it counts. We need leaders like Jesse who are strong, ethical and effective."
Vice Chair of the Brookline Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Joanne Sullivan
“Jesse represents all that can be good and thoughtful in leadership and government: collaborative, resourceful, innovative and decisive."
Former Chair of the Brookline Housing Authority David Trietsch
“Jesse is a dynamic force for change. Jesse will build coalitions to serve people not politics."
Brookline Library Trustee Carol Axelrod
“I trust Jesse implicitly to have the right priorities and to work hard to achieve them, all in the interests of people, especially the ones that have struggled the hardest and been left behind."
Brookline Town Meeting Member Scott Gladstone
“I know that she is a strong feminist voice that can get things done in Congress on the progressive issues that are dear to me and my family."
Brookline Town Meeting Member Jane Piercy
“I support Jesse because she has a track record of fighting for policies and programs that lift up women, families, and the economy."
Brookline Town Meeting Member and former Chair and current Board Member of Climate Action Brookline David Lowe
"Jesse's dedication to social justice, climate sustainability, and community well-being is boundless."
Brookline Town Meeting Member Rebecca Mautner
“Jesse is the right person to represent our district – she understands the many varied communities that make up the Fourth Congressional and can represent us well."
Brookline Town Meeting Member and Founder, Inspo:Expo, Got Masks MA, and Welcome Blanket Brookline Hadassah Margolis
“With her track record of standing up for women’s rights and getting things done, Jesse is the right person for the job."
Brookline Town Meeting Member and former Member of the Raise Up Massachusetts Coalition Barbara Gutman
“I worked with Jesse on the Raise Up Massachusetts Coalition and I’ve seen firsthand how she is driven by a desire to create a fair economy that works for everyone and lifts up working families."
Brookline Town Meeting Member Dennis Doughty
“I’ve known Jesse to be a progressive champion for Massachusetts families since she was on the Brookline Select Board."
Brookline Town Meeting Member Puja Mehta
“Voters should know that Jesse Mermell will fight tirelessly to create opportunity for everyone and will center equity in her decision making every step of the way."
Brookline Town Meeting Member and Brookline Advisory Committee Chair Mike Sandman
"From her first weeks as the youngest member of Brookline’s Select Board, Jesse has been thoughtful, thoroughly engaged, and progressive."
Brookline Town Meeting Member Werner Lohe
“As the Select Board leader of Brookline’s Climate Action Committee, Jesse was one of the first to step forward and take action to address global warming, fighting to ban plastic bags and styrofoam, working to establish Climate Week, updating the Town’s climate action plan, and helping secure Green Community status."
Brookline Town Meeting Member Carol Hillman
"Jesse is a fierce champion for reproductive health and I know she will go to Washington to fight for access to health care."
Brookline Town Meeting Member and Library Trustee Michael A. Burstein
"Her progressive values and ability to get things done make her exactly the person we need representing us in Congress."
Brookline Town Meeting Member Meggan Levene
"Jesse has a steadfast commitment to creating space for others to participate and lead."
Brookline Town Meeting Member and Co-President of the Brookline Parents Organization Lauren Bernard
“Jesse fights for everything that should be a 'right:' workers’ rights, women’s rights, immigrants’ rights, and the rights to affordable housing, strong public education and quality healthcare for all. I’m proud to support Jesse to represent MA Fourth Congressional District.”
Brookline Town Meeting Member Amanda Zimmerman
"In the current political climate and the chaos at the White House, we need a representative who will not only stand up for progressive values that we share, but has the proven track record and pragmatism to make real progress."
Brookline Town Meeting Member and former Headmaster of Brookline High School Robert Weintraub
“Jesse is smart, thoughtful, passionate, and extremely hard-working. She is the person we need today representing us in Washington, DC.”
Brookline Town Meeting Member John Shreffler
“I’m behind Jesse because she is a proven progressive with a record of getting things done. Across the range of issues, she’s solidly committed to good solutions."
Brookline Town Meeting Member Alan Christ
“Jesse’s leadership on climate issues in Brookline, as well as her work on the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave law, demonstrate the strong and effective advocacy for progressive issues that she will bring to Washington as our representative."
Brookline Town Meeting Member Arthur Conquest
"Jesse Mermell stood tall and spoke volumes when she came before Brookline Town Meeting a year ago during the debate to extend an apology to Black firefighter Gerald Alston, and publicly acknowledged that the decisions she had made while she was a member of the Select Board were inappropriate and hurtful to him."
Brookline Town Meeting Member Rebecca Stone
"Jesse is smart, dedicated, and politically astute. I know she'll make us proud in Washington, but even more important, she will get things done."
Brookline Town Meeting Members Joyce and Barr Jozwicki
“Jesse Mermell will be a congresswoman for everyone. We are proud to support her."
Brookline Town Meeting Member Scott Englander
“Jesse's shown that she has the intellect, the passion, and the chops to advocate for our communities in Congress.”
Brookline Town Meeting Member Mark Levy
“In 20 years of dedicated progressive activism, Jesse has grown into a seasoned champion of social, legal and economic justice."
Brookline Town Meeting Member Wendy Machmuller
“As a Brookline resident, I know Jesse as a strong, thoughtful and measured leader."
Brookline Town Meeting Member Linda Olson Pehlke
“Jesse’s commitment to small dollar, grassroots fundraising proves she will represent the people of our district, she can’t be bought by corporate interests."
Brookline Town Meeting Member Stefanie Greenfield
“I trust Jesse to work collaboratively with national leadership teams and boldly stand up for women’s reproductive rights for the next generation."
Brookline Town Meeting Member David Lescohier
“Jesse’s long record of public service convinces me that Brookline will be proud to have Jesse in Washington as our representative."
Brookline Town Meeting Member and Former Chair of the Brookline Commission for Women Janice Kahn
“I know her experienced leadership will serve the residents of the 4th District well as she fights for universal health care, women’s reproductive rights, family leave, and wage equity.”
Brookline Town Meeting Member Laura Baines-Walsh
“As a courageous leader, Jesse will fight to strengthen not only our healthcare system but also our access to that system."
Brookline Town Meeting Member Bob Lepson
“I have great confidence in Jesse’s ability to hit the ground running following her election to Congress."
Brookline Town Meeting Member Robert Volk
“I support Jesse Mermell for Congress because we need more progressive women in Congress to fight for reproductive rights, to tackle income inequality, and to provide health care coverage to all Americans."
Brookline Town Meeting Member Kate Silbaugh
“Jesse would bring a unique mix of passion for progressive causes, connection to people, and political skill to Congress."
Brookline Town Meeting Member Peter Frumkin
“Jesse has great positions on the environment, healthcare, the economy, labor and infrastructure, seeing them through the lens of equity and justice."
Brookline Town Meeting Member Deborah Brown
“When you vote for Jesse on September 1, 2020, you are not simply voting for a progressive, you are choosing the candidate with the most experience, leadership and commitment to what we hold dear, giving everyone an opportunity."
Brookline Town Meeting Member Clint Richmond
“When Jesse was a Select Board member, she was the leader supporting the groundbreaking environmental and privacy protection regulations that I brought forward and were successfully passed at Town Meeting."
Brookline Town Meeting Member Lynda Roseman
“Jesse Mermell will fight for progressive values on behalf of all of the people of the Fourth District."
Brookline Town Meeting Member Davis Wimberly
"Jesse is a problem solver, a team builder, a listener, and she will represent our communities well."
Brookline Town Meeting Member Paul Harris
“I have endorsed Jesse because her values and experience best represent our MA 4th Congressional District."
Brookline Town Meeting Member Shira Fischer, MD, PhD
“I would be thrilled to be represented by Jesse Mermell, a strong progressive who is an advocate for women, the environment, and universal health care."
Brookline Town Meeting Member Jennifer Goldsmith
“Jesse is a patriot in the truest sense: she has dedicated her career to leading our community as we strive to live up to our highest ideals."
Brookline Town Meeting Member John Bassett
“I've known Jesse Mermell for a long time. She has a good head and a good heart."
Brookline Town Meeting Member Neil Gordon
Former Brookline Town Meeting Member, Brookline PAX Board member and Brookline Democratic Town Committee Member Phyllis Giller
“Supporting Jesse is in my DNA because of how she puts her time, energy, and forward action behind her words."
Former Brookline Town Meeting Member, former President of the Brookline Tenant Union, Brookline PAX Board Member and Brookline Town Democratic Committee Member Rachel Goodman
"In the time that I have known Jesse, she has always been fair and willing to listen to others with respect.”
City of Attleboro Director of Budget & Administration and former Public Schools of Brookline Budget Analyst Jeremy Stull
“The issues that Jesse leads on – economic, racial, and reproductive justice – are the issues that matter to me and to the district."
Newton Economic Development Commission Member Chuck Tanowitz
“I'm supporting Jesse because she's the only candidate who combines progressive values and leadership experience with a true ability to get things done."
Executive Director of the Coalition for Social Justice, Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Raise Up Massachusetts Coalition Deb Fastino
“I worked alongside Jesse on the Paid Family and Medical Leave negotiation team in Massachusetts and was impressed with her progressive, pro-worker business perspective."
Democratic Activist Kate Donaghue
“I am proud to support Jesse and help grow her already strong grassroots coalition because I know the passion she'll bring to the fight to hold opioid makers accountable for their actions that have taken so many young lives."
Hopkinton Dems Chair Darlene Hayes
"Jesse shows up for the people of Hopkinton and listens to them– just as she does across this whole district."
Medfield Dems Chair Steve Teehan
“Jesse will be a Congresswoman for every community in the Fourth District – from Brookline to Medfield to Fall River and everywhere in between."
Foxborough Democratic Town Committee Chair Dennis Naughton and Democratic State Committee Member Claire Naughton
“Jesse's knowledge of how government works and progressive stance on the issues have convinced us that she is the candidate who will provide the best representation in Congress for the 4th Congressional District.”
Co-Vice Chair of the Taunton Democratic City Committee and Co-Founder of Sustainable Taunton Jonathan Gray
"Jesse will be a strong ally in Congress, focusing federal clean energy and environmental justice investments in the communities that have been disproportionately harmed by the climate crisis."
Former Newton Dems Chair Shawn Fitzgibbons
"Jesse Mermell has dedicated her life to championing progressive causes, from building an economy that works for everybody to protecting abortion access and fighting against climate change."
Leading Education Advocate Julie Johnson
"Jesse understands that strong public schools and strong unions are vital to the future of this district, from Brookline to Fall River."
Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Ben Cohen
“We are proud to endorse Jesse Mermell for Congress because she is a proven progressive leader who will fight to create a fair economy, champion social and racial justice, and protect our environment."
Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Jerry Greenfield
“As our nation faces multiple intersecting crises, it is essential that our representatives – particularly representatives from New England – lead on our values and move our country toward a more equitable future. We are confident Jesse Mermell will be that leader for Massachusetts’ Fourth District.”
Labor Attorney and former MA Senate Candidate Shannon Liss-Riordan
“As a workers’ rights attorney and activist, I am thankful for Jesse’s leadership in the fight to raise the minimum wage here in Massachusetts."
Democratic State Committee Member Marilyn Powers
“I am supporting Jesse Mermell because I’ve seen how hard she works."
Democratic State Committee Member Walter McDonough
“I don’t know of anyone who would be more ready to represent our congressional district from Day 1 than Jesse Mermell."
Democratic State Committee Member Prerna Jagadeesh
“As a woman of color and a young person, I want my next Representative to fight for bold progressive policy – and, as someone who lives in the southern part of the Massachusetts Fourth, I want them to have detailed plans on how to help my area of the district."
Easton Democratic Town Committee Member Andrew Abramson
“A consensus-builder and community leader, Jesse will fight for bold policies while also advocating for her constituents as our first Congresswoman."
President of the Young Democrats of Framingham State University Melissa Miles Hayes
"As a female Gen Z. Jesse represents values important to myself including protecting women's rights, equality & the environment."
Actor Sean Patrick Thomas
"A former Planned Parenthood leader, a part of Deval Patrick’s team when he was Governor, and a local elected town official, Jesse has what it takes to take on Donald Trump, fight for affordable health care and reproductive justice, and lead an equitable recovery from COVID-19."
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Bobby Allen, Fmr. Brookline Select Board
Rita McNally, Brookline Town Meeting
Donald Leka, Brookline Town Meeting
Carol Caro, Brookline Town Meeting
Chris Chanyasulkit, Brookline Town Meeting
Mark Gray, Brookline Town Meeting
Carolyn Thall, Brookline Town Meeting
Brookline Town Meeting Member Julie Jette
Brookline Town Meeting Member Sarah Boehs
Brookline Town Meeting Member Adrienne Bowman
Brookline Town Meeting Member Tracie Burns
Brookline Town Meeting Member Shannon Giora-Gorfjan
Liza Brooks, PhD., former Brookline Town Meeting Member
Craig Barger, Chairperson of the Easton Democratic Town Committee