The Workers Party of Massachusetts announced this week that it has endorsed Joseph Tache, a member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation running for U.S. Senate in the 2026 election cycle. Tache launched his campaign earlier this month.
In an October 20 statement over email, the party said it would back Tache as part of a broader plan to establish a “socialist electoral alliance” in Massachusetts. The statement primarily highlighted an upcoming conference with the Workers World Party scheduled for later this month in Jamaica Plain, where the coalition effort will be explored in more detail.
“Every principled socialist party operating in the area has been invited,” the party stated. “Through this conference, and material support for each other’s candidates, we hope to foster a united front of socialist efforts in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ electorate.”
The Workers Party said it plans to announce its own slate of candidates following the event. It is also encouraging supporters to register under the Workers Party political designation, contribute to its political action committee, and help expand its presence in local communities.
Tache first announced on October 8 that he is seeking the U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat Ed Markey. His campaign says the run is both a bid to win and a way to use its visibility to promote socialism and build a working‑class movement in the state.
On his website, Tache describes capitalism as a “national emergency” and outlines a “socialist platform” focused on reorganizing the economy to meet human needs. He is a Boston‑based organizer who has been active with the Party for Socialism and Liberation since 2018, helping to expand its presence across several Massachusetts cities.
Unlike the Workers Party, whose supporters collected enough signatures in 2020 for Massachusetts to recognize the name as a political designation, the Party for Socialism and Liberation is not currently recognized as such. That leaves it unclear how Tache would choose to appear on the ballot if he qualifies. The Workers Party has previously said it is willing to assist coalition candidates with ballot access, campaign finance, and voter outreach.
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