BOSTON— Congressman Richard Neal, dean of the Massachusetts delegation and top Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee, alongside 26 current and former state, regional, and local leaders from the First Congressional District representing the communities of Chicopee, Longmeadow, North Adams, Great Barrington, Holyoke, Pittsfield, Springfield, and West Springfield, are endorsing Ed Markey for reelection to the United States Senate.

“Ed Markey has a tremendous record securing victories for Western Massachusetts, and we need him back in the United States Senate,” said Rep. Neal. “I’m proud to have worked with Ed to secure funding for West-East Rail, rural broadband, clean energy and other critical infrastructure investments that will support economic development for decades to come. We can always count on Ed to fight for us, and I’m proud to endorse him for re-election.”

“Central and Western Massachusetts have a powerful and proven champion in Congressman Neal, who always puts working families first, and I’m honored to have the endorsement of my friend and dean of the delegation,” said Markey. “His leadership, his seniority, and his tenacity have resulted in the expansion of quality health care, critical investments in transportation and infrastructure, and the creation of good-paying jobs that make this region a vibrant place to live, work, and play.

“All of these leaders have in-depth knowledge of the challenges facing our Massachusetts communities, and they lead with dedication and solutions,” continued Markey. “Together, we've helped secure COVID-19 relief for our families and small businesses. We've been able to provide funding for childcare and schools, transportation centers, clean energy deployment, community health centers, and housing projects. There is more work to be done, and I look forward to continuing our work together in the U.S. Senate on behalf of everyone in the First District.”

• Congressman Richard Neal
• Nicole LaChapelle, Mayor, Easthampton
• Jennifer Macksey, Mayor, North Adams
• Peter “Pete” Marchetti, Mayor, Pittsfield
• Dominic Sarno, Mayor, Springfield
• John Vieau, Mayor, Chicopee
• Adam Gomez, State Senator, Hampden
• Jake Oliveira, State Senator, Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester
• Shirley Arriaga, State Representative, 8th Hampden
• Brian Ashe, State Representative, 2nd Hampden 
• John Barrett, State Representative, 1st Berkshire 
• Leigh Davis, State Representative, 3rd Berkshire
• Patricia Duffy, State Representative, 5th Hampden
• Tricia Farley-Bouvier, State Representative, 2nd Berkshire
• Michael Finn, State Representative, 6th Hampden
• Homar Gomez, State Representative, 2nd Hampshire
• Carlos González, State Representative, 10th Hampden
• Angelo Puppolo, State Representative, 12th Hampden
• Orlando Ramos, State Representative, 9th Hampden
• Bud Williams, State Representative, 11th Hampden
• Nick Cocchi, Sheriff, Hampden County
• Tara Jacobs, Governor’s Councilor
• Eric Lesser, former State Senator, 1st Hampden and Hampshire
• Daniel Bosley, former State Representative, 1st Berkshire
• Smitty Pignatelli, former State Representative, 3rd Berkshire
• Thomas Bernard, former Mayor, North Adams
• Linda Tyer, former Mayor, Pittsfield