At the May 16th Democratic State Committee meeting Framingham’s state senator, Senate President Karen Spilka, was elected a Party Leader Elected Official (PLEO) delegate to the 2020 Democratic National Convention. She is pledged to support VP Joe Biden for nomination.
A message from FDC Chair Mike Hugo:
A few months ago, the Legislature took initial steps for municipal and special legislative elections: expanding early voting, shortening the voter registration blackout period, and making it easier for voters to cast their ballots absentee.
We need to build on that for the fall to make sure that we can have high-turnout elections while protecting public health.
Framingham Democratic Committee and also State Committee member Norma Shulman was elected a national delegate to the 2020 Democratic National Convention. Norma, elected in Congressional District 5, is pledged to support Senator Elizabeth Warren at the convention’s first ballot.
The 2020 DNC is scheduled for the week of August 17th in Milwaukee, Wisconsin A decision is still pending on whether the convention will be held in-person due to the COVID-19 restrictions.
See the full list of the elected district level delegates at this link:
DNC Chair Tom Perez released the following statement on Senator Bernie Sanders suspending his campaign and Vice President Joe Biden becoming the presumptive Democratic nominee:
“This primary has been one of the most inclusive and transparent in our party’s history. It has showcased the best of our party, and I’m so inspired by all of our candidates. All of them brought integrity to this contest. All of them brought talent, drive, and enthusiasm. And most importantly, all of them showed an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of the American people. I want to congratulate Vice President Biden and his team on their victory, and I also want to congratulate Senator Sanders and his team on theirs. His energy, ideas, and leadership have strengthened our Democratic Party, and we need Sen. Sanders and his team to continue leading in this fight.
The COVID-19 state of emergency has forced the Massachusetts Democratic Party to cancel the 2020 Democratic State Convention that was to have taken place on May 30th in Lowell.
This was a nominating convention where the party would endorse a candidate for United State Senate. As such no candidate will receive party endorsement. Both the candidates, Senator Ed Markey and Congressman Joe Kennedy, will appear on the September primary ballot.