Fighting for Equal Representation
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 — endorsed Lydia Edwards for Massachusetts State Senate.
Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards has dedicated her career to advocating and being a voice for the underrepresented in her community. Councilor Edwards is a graduate of Fordham University, American University Washington College of Law, and received a Masters of Law from Boston University School of Law. Before serving on the Boston City Council, Concucilor Edwards worked as a public interest attorney for the Greater Boston Legal Services, specializing in labor issues; she coordinated a statewide campaign for the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights.
Since being elected, Councilor 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 elected, Councilor 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 endorse Councilor Lydia Edwards’ bid for the Massachusetts State Senate. Councilor Edwards will be a transformative and innovative leader who will tackle the urgent challenges we all face. She understands how to bring growth and progressive change through smart policy, and has the experience to effectively represent the First Sufolk and Middlesex district in the state senate. The Collective PAC is thrilled to endorse Lydia Edwards in this special primary election next week.”
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 endorsed and supported 300 successful Black candidates across the United States.