Olver Endorses Adam Hinds for State Senate Seat
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Democratic state Senate candidate Adam Hinds has picked up the endorsement of former U.S. Rep. John W. Olver.
Olver, of Amherst, said he was "thrilled to endorse Adam Hinds for state Senate." The retired Democratic congressman is the highest profile endorsement for the Hinds so far; he has also been endorsed by North Adams Mayor Richard Alcombright, Pittsfield School Committee Chairwoman Katherine Yon, and a number of the Pittsfield and North Adams city councilors.
"Having spent a lifetime in public service to Western Massachusetts, I understand the amount of time and effort that it takes to advocate for this region," Olver writes. "I served in the Massachusetts Legislature for more than two decades and I know what it takes to make Beacon Hill pay attention to the needs of this region. Adam Hinds is remarkably capable, and will be the strongest voice and most powerful advocate for Western Massachusetts. Adam understands the many challenges we face in this region, and has what it takes to bring resources back to the district.”
"As I stated years ago, I believe that public service is about helping people, the opportunity to do what is right, and improving the everyday lives of families in Massachusetts. Adam embodies these values in every aspect of his life, from his early political work to the years he spent in service at the U.N., to his community work in Pittsfield and North Adams."
Hinds said he was "humbled and honored to receive Congressman Olver's support."
"The congressman's work in service to Western Massachusetts, the commonwealth, and our country has done so much to improve the lives of students, working families, and veterans. He's the workhorse, and I hope to embody that determined approach to serving the region," he continued.
Olver was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1991, representing the Massachusetts First Congressional District. He served as a progressive stalwart in Congress until his retirement 2013. Prior to being elected to Congress, Olver was a member of the state Senate, representing the Franklin and Hampshire district from 1973 to 1991. He was also a member of the state House of Representatives, representing the Second Hampshire district from 1969 to 1973.
Hinds is running for the Democratic nomination for the Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin and Hampshire District state Senate seat.
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