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‘Sad and deeply concerned’: Mass. officials react to Trump’s win, Harris’s concession
Massachusetts politicians and officials took to social media to express their reactions to Donald Trump's decisive victory over Kamala Harris.
Following former President Donald Trump‘s decisive victory over Vice President Kamala Harris early Wednesday morning, Massachusetts politicians and officials took to social media to express their reactions.
Governor Maura Healey
In Massachusetts, we defend civil rights.
— Maura Healey (@MassGovernor) November 6, 2024
We protect reproductive freedom.
We believe in the dignity and worth of everyone—whoever you are, wherever you’re from, whoever you love.
That was true yesterday, it’s true today and will be true tomorrow. That’s my promise to you.
Senator Elizabeth Warren, who just won re-election to her third term
My message about the election results: pic.twitter.com/Z1X9F6jWik
— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) November 6, 2024
Representative Ayanna Pressley, who won re-election to her seat representing the seventh district
Dear Madam VP,
— Ayanna Pressley (@AyannaPressley) November 6, 2024
There are no words for the admiration and inspiration so many of us feel. You have paved the way for women and girls and anyone with a dream and a humble beginning. You made many personal sacrifices and dedicated years to public service and you become one of the… pic.twitter.com/cAsFdVALds
Representative Jim McGovern, MA District 2
My statement in response to the outcome of the 2024 presidential election:
— Rep. Jim McGovern (@RepMcGovern) November 6, 2024
Donald Trump has won. A majority of people voted for him. I am sad and deeply concerned that he will be our next president.
You can’t love your country only when you win—and I commend Vice President…
John Deaton, Elizabeth Warren’s Republican challenger, who lost in the Massachusetts US senate race Tuesday evening
I’m blessed to have escaped the poverty of my childhood and achieved the American Dream. When you come from that kind of life, when you get to run against one of the most powerful and influential people in Washington and hold your own on the debate stage – that only happens in…
— John Deaton (@DeatonforSenate) November 6, 2024
State Senator Jamie Eldridge
We are entering a deeply troubling era with the election of Donald Trump. I am so grateful to all of the Democratic and progressive activists who worked so hard. It is long overdue to reform Democratic policies & practices. Thank you to the voters for returning me to the Senate! pic.twitter.com/wwltbHYaQC
— Jamie Eldridge (@JamieEldridgeMA) November 6, 2024
Andrea Joy Campbell, Attorney General of Massachusetts
My statement on the results of the 2024 Presidential Election. pic.twitter.com/0L4dE26lOE
— Andrea Joy Campbell (@MassAGO) November 6, 2024
Mitt Romney, former Massachusetts governor and U.S. senator from Utah
Ann and I extend congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump and to Vice President-elect J.D. Vance. Congratulations, as well, to the new members of the U.S. Senate and House. The people have spoken. It is now up to these leaders to thoughtfully chart the course ahead, as it…
— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) November 6, 2024
State Representative Patricia Haddad
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