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 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 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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May 30, 2017

Jeanne Krieger, former Lexington Selectman

I have endorsed Cindy Friedman for State Senate in the 4th Middlesex race because she has the experience, skills and passion to serve in the seat, vacated by the death of Ken Donnelly. As Ken’s chief of staff, Cindy worked with him as a partner, combating injustice, addressing hard issues and framing legislation that truly served the needs of the …

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May 29, 2017

Cindy Starks, Arlington School Committee

The most important reason that I am voting for Cindy is that her past experience as a school teacher means that she cares about and understands education. I am both a School Committee member and middle-school teacher, and education is my primary focus. I know that she has firsthand knowledge of the challenges and needs that our education system is …

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