Rep. Sciortino Receives Progressive Endorsements

The Committee to Re-Elect Carl Sciortino announced that Rep. Sciortino, who represents Somerville and Medford, has been endorsed by a number of pro-choice, women’s rights, GLBT, and Democratic organizations. The organizations that have announced their support for Rep. Sciortino’s re-election include the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Organization for Women (Mass. NOW), NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts, MassEquality, Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts (PPLM), Mass Alliance, the Victory Fund, the Massachusetts Gay and Lesbian Political Caucus, and the Progressive Democrats of Somerville (PDS).

“I am truly honored to win the support of these progressive advocacy groups,” said Rep. Sciortino. “In the past six years in the legislature, I have fought for equality for all people and to protect a woman’s right to choose. I hope to have the opportunity in the next term to continue fighting for these values, and for all residents of the district.”

“NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts is very proud to endorse Carl Sciortino,” said Andrea Miller, the organization’s Executive Director. “Representative Sciortino has been a steadfast pro-choice voice at the State House and in his district. As lead sponsor for an Act Relative to Public Safety, better known as the Buffer Zone Bill, he delivered a major victory for reproductive rights and women’s safety. We applaud his clear commitment to protecting privacy and promoting reproductive health.”

“As one of the few openly gay legislators in the State House, Rep. Carl Sciortino has been one of the most outspoken champions for equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community,” said Kara Suffredini, Executive Director of MassEquality. “Whether it’s fighting to end discrimination against transgender people, protecting marriage equality, or standing up for full LGBT equality, Carl Sciortino has been there helping lead the charge every time. MassEquality is proud to support Carl Sciortino in his bid for re-election and looks forward to his continued leadership.”

Rep. Sciortino is a three-term Democratic State Representative in the 34th Middlesex District, serving Somerville and Medford. He has also been endorsed by the American Federation of Teachers-Massachusetts, the Boston Teachers Union, and the Massachusetts Teachers Association.

Rep. Sciortino is running for re-election on November 2nd. To learn more or get involved, visit www.electcarl.org.

– Information from Rep. Sciortino’s campaign