On the March 3, 2020 ballot, there are 4 elections you can vote in. Be prepared for all 4 so you can be a well-informed and fully engaged citizen.
Presidential – you know all about that
State Committee Man: The Democratic State Committee in Massachusetts has one man from every state senate district (Ours would be the same as Senator Boncore’s). Term: 4 years
State Committee Woman: The Democratic State Committee in Massachusetts has one woman from every state senate district. Term: 4 years
Democratic Ward Committee: This is for East Boston. Term: 4 years
What does the state committee do?
promote the aims of the party
work in cooperation with the national committee and town and ward committees
organize and work for the nomination and election of party candidates
What does the ward committee do?
grassroots organizing
What does this mean? For example, if you and many of your neighbors felt addressing traffic congestion is a one of the top priorities in Eastie, then the Eastie Dems (let’s call the Ward Committee that — sounds friendlier) should know that, recognize that, and act accordingly in their decisions and campaigns.
conducting caucuses in order to elect delegates to represent the ward at party conventions (These delegates then vote to endorse candidates)
For instance, in Markey vs Kennedy for the US senate seat nomination, the delegates will decide in the state convention.
