I am disappointed and saddened that we came up short in this campaign for State Representative. I will always be enormously grateful to my family and friends and countless voters and volunteers for their incredible support and generosity over the years because they believe in the collective vision I am promoting for a different future where everyone is thriving. I can say that I ran the exact kind of campaign that I wanted to run, even if it didn't work out this year in a very fearful and anxious political climate. I can move forward knowing that my campaign did not make our politics worse, that I did not discourage anyone from wanting to be involved in our political process, and that I inspired more people to become interested in this important work. I can only hope that some of these newcomers remain politically engaged in the future. We will need all the help we can get.

I am also grateful to the voters of Ward 5, my home ward, for making me your first choice in this race.

The best part of this experience has been the amazing conversations I have had with the voters in this district. What was clear to me is that many people want a Massachusetts – and a country – that truly works for everyone, and I will continue to fight for that. –Bill