February 26, 2020

Senator Friedman Announces Run for Senate Reelection

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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June 28, 2017

Cindy Friedman Wins Democratic Nomination

Cindy 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 …

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June 21, 2017

EMILY’s List Endorses Cindy Friedman for State Senate

“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 ​s​tate ​s​enator….”

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June 21, 2017

Friedman Campaign Gains Momentum One Week Before Election

Just 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 …

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June 14, 2017

Lexington Selectman Joe Pato

During my tenure as a Selectman I have grown to appreciate Cindy’s talents and dedication to the Commonwealth as Ken Donnelly’s chief of staff and look forward to her winning the Senate seat to continue her important work. Joe Pato Lexington Board of Selectmen

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June 13, 2017

Friedman Gains Support from Major Labor Unions, Mass Retirees, and Mass Women’s Political Caucus

Cindy 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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June 12, 2017

Retired State, County and Municipal Employees Endorse Cindy Friedman

Dear Candidate Friedman: On behalf of the Retired State, County and Municipal Employees Association, we take great pride in endorsing your candidacy for the 4th Middlesex Senatorial District, a seat formerly held by the late Senator Ken Donnelly. As you know, we lost a very good friend with Senator Donnelly’s passing. He will always be remembered by us as one …

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June 11, 2017

Arlington Selectman Steven Byrne

I look forward to casting my vote for Cindy Friedman to be our next state senator on June 27. Like many of us, I was devastated when Senator Donnelly passed away. He was great mentor and someone I looked up to. Cindy is the best choice to extend his legacy and continue his work for the residents of the 4th …

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June 10, 2017

State Senator Will Brownsberger

Cindy will bring a high caliber intellect, absolute integrity, a humble approach and an indomitable will to the job of being State Senator.  She cares deeply about the mission of government to help people and the community and she knows the nuts and bolts of how to make good things happen (and block bad things).  She will hit the ground …

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June 10, 2017

State Representative Jay Kaufman

Every so often, a candidate comes along who promises not just to be a good public servant, but a great leader. Cindy Friedman is that candidate. I’ve known Cindy for 35 years. I have seen her leadership as an Arlington activist and community organizer and been in awe of her service as Ken’s chief of staff and, essentially, co-Senator for …

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June 9, 2017

Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus PAC Endorses Cindy Friedman for State Senate

The Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus Political Action Committee (PAC) is proud to announce its endorsement of Cindy Friedman (D) for State Senate of the 4th Middlesex district, which includes Arlington, Burlington, Billerica, Woburn, and parts of Lexington. The primary election will be held on Tuesday, June 27th, and the general election is on Tuesday, July 25th. “As Chief of Staff …

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June 9, 2017

Arlington Selectman Dan Dunn

Ken Donnelly was a great State Senator. When I needed his help, I called Cindy. Part of what made Ken great at his job was the work that Cindy did with him. They were a great team, and together they wrote and managed some excellent legislation to completion. She was his right hand, and often his left hand, too. I …

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June 8, 2017

ELM Honors the Late State Senator Ken Donnelly as Environmental Champion

Cindy at ELM awards

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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June 5, 2017

Deborah Brown, Lexington Town Moderator

We have a critically important special election primary on June 27 for the 4th Middlesex Senate seat held by the late Senator Ken Donnelly. Ken was an extraordinary leader, and his untimely death was an enormous loss for Lexington and the district. That is why it is so important for all of us to ensure that we continue to have …

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June 5, 2017

Gerry Ricci, Arlington

Cindy Friedman has the best credentials to serve the 4th district as our State Senator. She brings sound judgment, experience and deep insight into the legislative process of the Senate. Cindy gained her breadth of knowledge through a well-rounded professional life as a public school teacher, high-tech manager and for nine years as Chief-of-Staff to Senator Ken Donnelly.  Cindy has …

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June 5, 2017

Joan Axelrod

When Ken Donnelly first called to ask for my support for his candidacy, what struck me was that he was truly driven into politics by the motivation to do good rather than to promote himself. He proved that again and again by leading the fight for causes that did not just benefit his constituency, but which benefited the many: the …

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