Brian Shortsleeve for Massachusetts BOSTON, MA —Today, Marine Corps Veteran, successful business leader, and proven government reformer Brian Shortsleeve, Republican candidate for governor announced that State Representative John Marsi (R–6th Worcester) has endorsed his campaign for Governor of Massachusetts.
“After listening to the recent forum on WBZ, it is clear that one candidate is ready to take on Maura Healey and win. We need Brian Shortsleeve to lead the ticket and save our state from Healey’s costly policies. I am proud to officially endorse his candidacy,” said Representative John Marsi. “Massachusetts families are being squeezed by rising costs and a state government that keeps growing. Brian Shortsleeve understands what’s driving the affordability crisis and has the experience to fix it. He’s focused on making Massachusetts competitive again, holding Beacon Hill accountable and delivering for the people of the Commonwealth.”
Shortsleeve welcomed Marsi’s endorsement and said voters are ready for a change in direction.
“Representative Marsi knows firsthand how Beacon Hill’s policies are driving up costs for families and businesses,” said Shortsleeve. “I’m grateful for his support and look forward to working together to tackle the root causes of our affordability crisis and restore accountability to state government.”
Representative Marsi represents the 6th Worcester District, which includes Charlton, Dudley, Southbridge, and part of Spencer.
Marsi joins a large list of officials who have endorsed Shortsleeve including:
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MA State Senator Peter Durant
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MA State Representatives Nick Boldyga, Marc Lombardo, Paul Frost, Joe McKenna, and Donnie Berthiaume
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Taunton Mayor Shauna O’Connell
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Taunton City Councilor Larry Quintal
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Republican State Committee members Sean Powers, Dan Hickey, Alex Hagerty, Jess Boldyga, Mark Bodanza, Caroline Cunningham, Ryan Chamberland, Tim Smyth, Judy Crocker (Vice Chair), and Amanda Peterson (Secretary)
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Former Republican State Committee member Greg Casey
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Former State Representatives Ginny Coppola and Dan Webster
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Former Barnstable County Sheriff Jim Cumming
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Former State Representative and Barnstable Town Councilor Will Crocker.
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Mark Bandoza, Leominster City Councilor and Republican State Committeeman
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Jim Ettamarna, Sutton Selectman
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Catherine Krabey, Plainville Republican Town Committee Chair
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Rob Chamberlain, Dennis Republican Town Committee Chair
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Ally Webster, Lakeville Republican Town Committee Chair and Vice Chair, Massachusetts Young Republicans
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Jaqui Van Looy, Wellesley Republican Town Committee Chair
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Michael Doud, Barnstable Republican Town Committee Chair
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Scott Lemay, Weston Republican Town Committee Chair
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Leonard Hull, former Dighton Selectmen
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Barbara Bush, former Republican State Committee member