BOSTON - Senator John Kerry announced today that he is endorsing Ken Donnelly in the race for the 4th Middlesex Senate Seat. The Democratic Primary will be held on September 16th. Kerry joins a long list of supporters, from Rep. Jay Kaufman to the Progressive Democrats of Massachusetts to the Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters to the Mayor of Woburn to several local selectmen and women.

"For 35 years Ken Donnelly has been a tireless advocate on behalf of the labor community and working families. He understands the tough issues facing our state today. We need his tenacious, decisive and progressive leadership. I am proud to support the candidacy of this champion of working families. Ken Donnelly will lead the charge to improve the school system to prepare our children for the new economy, create alternative energy sources, and stabilize our state's economy to ensure a sustainable quality of life for the constituents of the 4th Middlesex," said John Kerry

"I am so honored to have the support of Senator Kerry. I know that with his help and support we will win this campaign and we will go to the State House and make a difference," said Ken Donnelly. "John Kerry is widely recognized as a world leader and diplomat. He has served the people of this Commonwealth with distinction for years and I am proud to call him my Senator."

Ken Donnelly is the Chief Financial Officer of the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts. Over the past 35 years, he has served in every capacity as a firefighter. From leading the charge, rushing into burning buildings to fighting for social and economic justice on the forefront of union lines, Ken has experienced every challenge a public servant can face, and he has been successful at every level. Ken also serves on the appointed PERAC board, overseeing the State's Public Retirement Systems.

Ken Donnelly lives in Arlington with Judy his wife of 37 years. They have 3 children and 4 grandchildren.

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