Candidates with the Workers Party of Massachusetts have begun collecting signatures to qualify for the ballot in at least two legislative races in the 2026 election cycle, according to a statement released this week by the party.
In a press release issued Wednesday, the party said two members have pulled nomination papers and begun collecting signatures. They are Andrew Nelson, who is running for the state House seat in the 2nd Bristol District, and Devin Kreinbring, who is running in the 10th Suffolk District.
The 2nd Bristol District covers part of the city of Attleboro in Bristol County, including several wards and precincts within the city. The 10th Suffolk District is located in the Boston area and includes parts of Boston, Brookline, and nearby communities. Both seats are currently held by members of the Democratic Party.
To qualify for the ballot under the Workers Party designation, which has been recognized by the state since 2021 as such, both candidates must collect 150 valid signatures. They may do so from any registered voter within their respective districts, regardless of partisan affiliation. Petitions are due later this spring.
The party said the campaigns will begin mobilizing volunteers in the coming weeks to assist with petitioning efforts, conduct outreach, and encourage voters to register under the Workers Party designation. The organization also said it intends to use the campaign period to promote its political program directly to voters.
“The Workers Party program states that the working class needs an independent party of our own that rejects capitalism and fights for a socialist future,” the statement added. “The Workers Party of Massachusetts believes that our candidates’ participation in these campaigns will be a step on the road to working class political power and a revolutionary transformation of society.”
Editorial note: Nelson is listed in the press release as running for the state Senate; however, public filings confirm he is running for the state House seat.
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