LOWELL—The Rufus Gifford for Congress campaign has made a number of videos available for media use. Media is authorized to use and re-purpose these videos for their reporting and other purposes. Standing For Something A 1-minute clip of Rufus delivering part of his closing argument: focusing on standing up to…
August 14, 2018 LOWELL—Rufus Gifford, Democratic candidate for Congress in Massachusetts’ 3rd District, today welcomed an endorsement from State Representative Harold Naughton (D-12th Worcester). “I wholeheartedly endorse Rufus Gifford for Congress,” said Naughton. “I’ve been impressed by Rufus because he understands the needs and concerns of our communities while also…
August 9, 2018 LOWELL—Rufus Gifford, Democratic candidate for Congress in Massachusetts’ 3rd District, today welcomed the endorsement from several civic leaders in Winchendon. They are: Barbara Anderson, 2016-2017 Chair and current Member of the Winchendon Board of Selectman Charles “CJ” Husselbee, Member of the Winchendon Board of Selectmen Danielle LaPointe,…
LOWELL—Rufus Gifford, Democratic candidate for Congress in Massachusetts’ 3rd District, today welcomed endorsements from Michael Kushmerek, President of the Fitchburg City Council, and Thomas Donnelly, Fitchburg City Councilor. Gifford has earned support from a number of Fitchburg elected officials. He has previously been endorsed by Fitchburg Mayor Stephen DiNatale,…
August 6, 2018 LOWELL—Rufus Gifford, Democratic candidate for Congress in Massachusetts’ 3rd District, today announced the launch of a new initiative, #10KTogether. In the coming week, Gifford and his team of volunteers will knock on 10,000 doors throughout the district. Gifford released a video launching the initiative, which can be…
August 1, 2018 LOWELL—Rufus Gifford, Democratic candidate for Congress in Massachusetts’ 3rd District, today welcomed an endorsement from Marlborough City Councilor David Doucette. “I am endorsing Rufus Gifford for the 3rd District congressional race,” said Doucette, who represents Ward 2 on the Marlborough City Council. “Many issues are confronting not…
Campaign’s second ad focuses on renewable energy, jobs July 31, 2018 LOWELL—Rufus Gifford, Democratic candidate for Congress in Massachusetts’ 3rd District, today announced the release of a new television ad. The ad, titled “Green Jobs,” can be found here: https://youtu.be/mSc2oeZaMYE “The Democratic Party has to stand for something, not…
Brings in $456,000, fueling grassroots organizing strategy July 13, 2018 LOWELL—Rufus Gifford, Democratic candidate for Congress in Massachusetts’ 3rd District, today announced fundraising totals for the second quarter of 2018. From April to June, the campaign raised $386,000. With a $70,000 loan, the total brought in for the second quarter…
July 11, 2018 LOWELL—Rufus Gifford, Democratic candidate for Congress in Massachusetts’ 3rd District, today welcomed endorsements from Beth Walsh and Amy Green, both Fitchburg City Councilors. Fitchburg Mayor Stephen DiNatale endorsed Gifford earlier this week. Gifford will appear at a public event with DiNatale, Green, and Walsh tonight at…