***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Rufus Gifford for Congress Election Night LOWELL— The Rufus Gifford for Congress Election Night party will take place at the UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center. The event is open to the public and press. Additional details follow. If you have concerns or questions with any of the…
Endorsement e-mail says entire Obama team rooting for Rufus LOWELL—Valerie Jarrett, former Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama, today sent an endorsement e-mail to supporters of Rufus Gifford, Democratic candidate for Congress in Massachusetts’ 3rd District. The text of Jarrett’s e-mail follows: Friends, As Rufus’ primary is just…
LOWELL—Rufus Gifford, Democratic candidate for Congress in Massachusetts’ 3rd District, today welcomed an endorsement from David O’Brien, a Democratic National Committee Member from Concord, Mass. “As someone who has been involved in Democratic politics in Massachusetts for a while, I know several of the candidates in this race, and have…
LOWELL—Rufus Gifford, Democratic candidate for Congress in Massachusetts’ 3rd District, welcomed the endorsements of Vicki Tsongas Peters, sister of the late Senator Paul Tsongas of Lowell, and her husband, Jim Peters. The endorsement was announced Sunday at Gifford campaign headquarters in Lowell as part of a canvass kick-off rally. “We…
August 24, 2018 LOWELL—Rufus Gifford, Democratic candidate for Congress in Massachusetts’ 3rd District, today released a new ad, focused on his life experience as a gay man. The ad was described as “groundbreaking” by LGBT advocates, as it’s a heartfelt testimonial that recounts his journey from childhood struggles to his…
LOWELL—Rufus Gifford, Democratic candidate for Congress in Massachusetts’ 3rd District, today welcomed an endorsement from Jen Flanagan, former State Senator for the Worcester and Middlesex District. “I’m proud to endorse Rufus Gifford for Congress,” said Flanagan. “Rufus has the federal experience that is unmatched in this race, and has a vision for the…
LOWELL—Rufus Gifford, Democratic candidate for Congress in Massachusetts’ 3rd District, yesterday delivered remarks at a rally at Warp and Weft in downtown Lowell. He was introduced by Lowell City Councilor Vesna Nuon. A video of the full remarks can be found here: https://youtu.be/fA8WtpH7Aq8 A short clip from his remarks…
Campaign’s third spot makes optimistic closing argument August 16, 2018 LOWELL—Rufus Gifford, Democratic candidate for Congress in Massachusetts’ 3rd District, today released a new television ad. The 30-second ad, titled “Stand for Something,” can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/VnXpN77uMdw Building on his previous ads, Gifford again strikes an optimistic, hopeful…
August 15, 2018 LOWELL—Rufus Gifford, Democratic candidate for Congress in Massachusetts’ 3rd District, today welcomed an endorsement from U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio). “Rufus has dedicated his career to advocating for progressive causes, expanding economic opportunity for working families, and making life better for those around him,” said Senator Brown. “I…