# Massachusetts Democratic Party > The Massachusetts Democratic Party (MassDems) is the official state Democratic party organization, led by Chair Steve Kerrigan. It organizes Democrats across Massachusetts through town, ward, and city committees, a Democratic State Committee, and youth programs, supports elected Democratic officials from the U.S. Senate to the State House, publishes a party platform, and campaigns for Democratic candidates including Governor Maura Healey, while opposing Republican candidates such as Mike Minogue and Brian Shortsleeve in the 2026 Massachusetts gubernatorial race. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.massdems.org): Introduces MassDems' mission and links to events, voter registration, donations, and the party shop. - [About](https://www.massdems.org/about): Describes the party's values, profiles Chair Steve Kerrigan, and lists staff members. - [Our Platform](https://www.massdems.org/our-platform): Presents the 2025 Massachusetts Democratic Party Platform and the process used to develop it, plus a link to the full document. - [Elected Officials](https://www.massdems.org/elected-officials): Lists Massachusetts' Democratic congressional delegation, constitutional officers, Governor's Council, and state legislative leaders. - [State Committee](https://www.massdems.org/dsc): Explains the Democratic State Committee's structure, officers, meeting schedule, and links to attendance records and subcommittees. - [Town and Ward Committees](https://www.massdems.org/townandwardcommittees): Provides resources for local committee chairs and a directory of town, ward, and city Democratic committee chairs statewide. - [Get Updates](https://www.massdems.org/sign-up-for-updates): Sign-up page for MassDems email updates. - [Contact](https://www.massdems.org/contact): Provides MassDems' email, phone number, and Boston office address. - [Register & Vote](https://www.massdems.org/register-and-vote): Links to Secretary of State voter registration tools and general election date information. - [Página de Inicio](https://www.massdems.org/pgina-inicial): Spanish-language homepage with the party's mission and links to events and voter resources. - [Sobre Nosotros](https://www.massdems.org/sobre-nosotros): Spanish-language About page profiling Chair Steve Kerrigan and staff. - [Nuestra Plataforma](https://www.massdems.org/nuestra-plataforma): Spanish-language summary of the party's platform beliefs. - [Regístrese para votar](https://www.massdems.org/register-vote-copy): Spanish-language voter registration and election date information. - [Party Resources](https://www.massdems.org/Party-Resources): Resource page for the party (minimal content). - [DNC Members '24-'28](https://www.massdems.org/DNCMembers24-28): Lists Massachusetts' members of the Democratic National Committee. - [Youth Programs](https://www.massdems.org/youth-programs): Describes Young Democrats of Massachusetts, College Democrats, and High School Democrats programs. - [Events](https://www.massdems.org/events): Page for campaign event listings and hosting information via Mobilize. - [Caucus and Convention](https://www.massdems.org/convention): Recaps the 2026 MassDems State Convention. - [Jobs and Internships](https://www.massdems.org/jobs-and-internships): Describes the party's resume bank for Democratic campaign jobs. - [Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions](https://www.massdems.org/privacy-policy): States the site's privacy practices and SMS/text messaging terms. ## Issues - [Virtual Meeting Guide](https://www.massdems.org/issues/virtual-meeting-guide): Guide for town and ward committees on running virtual meetings. - [Our Bylaws](https://www.massdems.org/issues/our-bylaws): Links to the full bylaws of the Massachusetts Democratic Party. - [What's VoteBuilder?](https://www.massdems.org/issues/new-issue): Explains VoteBuilder software and provides related guides and request forms. - [What We Believe: Our Platform](https://www.massdems.org/issues/issue-2): Describes the purpose of the party platform, with a link to the full document. - [Who We Are: Our Charter](https://www.massdems.org/issues/issue-1): Presents the party's charter affirming inclusion and democratic values. ## News - [After SOTU, GOP candidates for governor try (and fail) to distance themselves from Trump](https://www.massdems.org/news/after-sotu-gop-candidates-for-governor-try-and-fail-to-distance-themselves-from-trump): Criticizes GOP gubernatorial candidates' ties to Trump policies and praises Governor Healey's record. - [Boston Globe Exposes MAGA Mike Minogue $31 Million Mansion](https://www.massdems.org/news/boston-globe-exposes-maga-mike-minogue-31-million-mansion-in-ultra-exclusive-montana-enclave): Highlights reporting on candidate Mike Minogue's Montana property. - [Dysfunctional and Disorganized State GOP Convention](https://www.massdems.org/news/dysfunctional-and-disorganized-state-gop-convention): Criticizes the state GOP convention and nominees Minogue and Shortsleeve. - [Donald Trump Loves Inflation… Do Mike Minogue and Brian Shortsleeve?](https://www.massdems.org/news/donald-trump-loves-inflation-do-mike-minogue-and-brian-shortsleeve): Ties GOP candidates to Trump's stance on inflation and tariffs. - [MassDems ED Adam Roof Calls On Minogue, Shortsleeve to Condemn ICE's Actions](https://www.massdems.org/news/massdems-ed-adam-roof-calls-on-minogue-shortsleeve-to-condemn-ices-horrific-actions): Calls on GOP candidates to denounce ICE actions. - [MassDems Launch New "Mike Minogue for MAGA" Website](https://www.massdems.org/news/massdems-launch-new-mike-minogue-for-maga-website): Announces a website detailing Minogue's ties to MAGA figures and causes. - [MAGA Mike's Support for PragerU Confirms He is Unfit to Be Governor](https://www.massdems.org/news/maga-mikes-support-for-right-wing-propaganda-machine-prageru-confirms-he-is-unfit-to-be-governor): Details Minogue's donations to and praise of PragerU. - [Statement Ahead of the GOP Convention](https://www.massdems.org/news/statement-ahead-of-the-gop-convention): Kerrigan statement on GOP gubernatorial candidates ahead of their convention. - [Statement on Republican Governor's Debate](https://www.massdems.org/news/statement-from-massdems-chair-steve-kerrigan-on-tonights-republican-governors-debate): Kerrigan's response to a GOP gubernatorial debate. - [Statement on GOP Convention Results](https://www.massdems.org/news/statement-on-gop-convention-results): Kerrigan statement on Minogue and Shortsleeve winning GOP nominations. - [MassGOP Candidates Knowingly Submit Fraudulent Signatures](https://www.massdems.org/news/news-2): Alleges fraudulent ballot signatures by GOP candidates Walsh and Manning-Martin. - [MassGOP Statewide Candidates Removed from Primary Ballot](https://www.massdems.org/news/massgop-statewide-candidates-removed-from-primary-ballot-after-signature-fraud-confirmed): Reports on Ballot Law Commission ruling removing GOP candidates over signature fraud. - [Minogue Continues Refusal To Condemn ICE's Killing Of People](https://www.massdems.org/news/minogue-continues-refusal-to-condemn-ices-killing-of-people-across-the-country): Criticizes Minogue for not condemning ICE actions in a radio appearance. - [Statement on Trump's Baseless Election Fraud Claims](https://www.massdems.org/news/statement-from-massdems-chair-steve-kerrigan-on-president-trumps-baseless-election-fraud-claims): Kerrigan statement responding to Trump's election fraud claims. - [GOP Candidates Plans to Weaken Our Energy Grid](https://www.massdems.org/news/gop-candidates-plans-to-weaken-our-energy-grid-and-drive-up-rates): Criticizes GOP energy policy positions and praises Healey's energy actions. - [Do Kennealy, Shortsleeve, and Minogue Stand with Families or with Trump and ICE?](https://www.massdems.org/news/do-kennealy-shortsleeve-and-minogue-stand-with-massachusetts-families-or-with-trump-and-ice): Criticizes GOP candidates for not opposing ICE. - [Statement on Mike Minogue's OTR Interview](https://www.massdems.org/news/statement-on-mike-minogues-otr-interview): Criticizes Minogue's abortion stance and praises Healey's reproductive rights record.