23 August, 2022
Connor Degan, Democratic candidate for Massachusetts State Representative, 8th Middlesex District, has been formally endorsed by former congressional candidate and longtime advocate Jesse Mermell.
“I am thrilled that Jesse Mermell has chosen to endorse me. As a former Brookline Select Board Member, advisor to Governor Deval Patrick, and senior leader at Planned Parenthood, Jesse has built a 20+ year career defending our progressive values,” said Degan. "Jesse has been active in a diverse array of causes including ensuring that women have the right to make choices regarding their bodies, advocating for small businesses, and working to make Massachusetts more accessible to the visually impaired as well as so much more and I am looking forward to being an advocate for these issues that are important to our communities if I am honored to serve this district."
Degan went on to say that he has the utmost respect for Jesse Mermell. “She has fought to make a difference in people’s everyday lives – from potholes and trash pick-up to leading the charge on climate change by banning plastic bags and Styrofoam. She has successfully advocated on the most pressing issues facing our state and country,” said Degan.
Like Mermell, Degan was compelled to serve his community early on and he ran his first successful campaign to be elected as the Hopkinton Town Clerk where he works towards representing the community in all that he does. He continues to encourage civic engagement in the community and educate the next generation on the importance of the same. He supports the underrepresented in town government and is focused on improving the quality of life of all of our residents in the district by being a partner on age and dementia-friendly initiatives, working with local leaders in the faith community to build a network of support for our most vulnerable residents, and attending interfaith and intercultural events to learn about the diverse range of residents in our district to better understand their needs.
Connor Degan looks forward to bringing his strong municipal and extensive civic engagement experience to Beacon Hill to advocate for the needs of constituents in the 8th Middlesex District communities of Holliston, Hopkinton, precincts 2 & 3 of Millis, and Sherborn (new to the 8th Middlesex District for 2023 that has been served by Representative David Linsky). The Massachusetts State Primary is on September 6th and Degan is running to replace the seat vacated by former Representative Carolyn Dykema.
“I humbly ask for your vote at the state primaries on September 6th, and look forward to being your representative,” said Degan.
For more information about Connor Degan and candidacy, visit www.deganforrep.com and follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
