The Collective PAC Congratulates Our Endorsed Candidates On Primary Victories in Massachusetts

Wednesday, September 7th, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, The Collective PAC —  the nation’s largest political action committee dedicated to increasing Black political engagement, representation, and power across all levels of government  —  congratulates our endorsed candidates on their primary victories in Massachusetts.

• Ms. Andrea Campbell is running for Attorney General of Massachusetts. As a lawyer and elected official, Ms. Campbell has spent her life and career advocating for justice and those who have been let down by the government. She plans to use the power of the Attorney General’s office to ensure all residents regardless of their zip code or demographic have access to the same tools and resources. If elected, Ms. Campbell will create history by becoming the first Black woman elected as Attorney General of Massachusetts.

• State Senator Lydia Edwards is running for re-election Massachusetts State Senate. State Senator Edwards has advocated for transparency and accountability throughout government. She is currently the Chair of the Government Operations Committee and Housing and Community Development. Fighting to protect Boston’s affordable housing through innovative policy proposals, reducing air pollution, and expanding water transportation. If re-elected, State Senator Edwards plans to continuously advocate on behalf of the community to make Boston’s commonwealth more equitable and inclusive.

Founders of The Collective PAC, Quentin James and Stefanie Brown James, released the following statement:

“The Collective PAC is proud to congratulate Andrea Campbell and State Senator Lydia Edwards on advancing in their primary races. These Black women are on a journey to advocate for transformative leadership through creating transparency in government, increasing funding for public education, and continuing to create initiatives that make the communities in Massachusetts thrive. Ms. Campbell is one step closer to becoming a groundbreaking history maker as the first Black woman to be elected as Attorney General in Massachusetts. We are proud to be a part of these Black women’s journey as transformative agents of change, and helping them win in November.” 

 

 

ABOUT THE COLLECTIVE PAC 

The Collective PAC is working to create an America where Black people are equally represented at every level of government. The Collective PAC is strategically focused on creating a truly equitable democracy where our nation’s local, state and  federal governments have diverse and talented elected leadership and Black people are fully represented in positions of power to create the policies necessary to progress our communities forward. Over the past five years, The Collective PAC has successfully helped 300 Black candidates win elections across the United States.