Boston, MA — Gubernatorial candidate Danielle Allen issued the following statement on State Sen. Ben Downing’s departure from the gubernatorial race:
“Good politics starts from a good heart. Ben Downing has embodied that truth throughout his campaign and over the course of his career in Massachusetts politics. I thank Ben for his extraordinary leadership to build change in our Commonwealth — from carrying the message that the status quo is not an option, to fighting tirelessly to address the climate crisis, to working to ensure Western Mass residents have a strong voice in our state government. While Ben is leaving the governor’s race, I know he will keep fighting on behalf of Massachusetts families as he always has, and I look forward to working alongside him to create the transformation our state deserves.”