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BOSTON GLOBE: Cartwright for SJC Clerk for Suffolk County
August 23, 2024 - “Now really: A year ago, who would have predicted that the hottest political race in Boston would be for the mighty office of clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County?”
BOSTON HERALD: Letters to the editor: On new Clerk for SJC, offshore wind, bike lanes and more
August 12, 2024 - “Many of the people met Allison for the first time but only need one conversation to know she is more than qualified for the position… Allison wants to meet people where they are and bring the Court to the people. On Sept. 3, 2024, let’s hope Suffolk County hires the professional and not the politician. Vote for Allison Cartwright.” - Sen Lydia Edwards, Third Suffolk District.
PRESS RELEASE: State Representative Brandy Fluker Oakley endorses Allison Cartwright for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County
July 31, 2024 - Today, State Representative Brandy Fluker Oakley announced her endorsement of Allison Cartwright for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County.
PRESS RELEASE: State Representative John Moran endorses Allison Cartwright for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County
July 30, 2024 - Today, State Representative John Moran announced his endorsement of Allison Cartwright for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County.
PRESS RELEASE: State Representative Judith Garcia Endorses Allison Cartwright for Suffolk County Supreme Judicial Court Clerk
July 17, 2024 - Today, State Representative Judith García announced her endorsement of Allison Cartwright for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County.
ARTICLE: ‘It’s an under-appreciated role.’ Here’s why Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley is endorsing in a race you never heard of. - by Niki Griswold for The Boston Globe
July 15, 2024 - “Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley is the latest, and biggest, Massachusetts pol to wade into what typically would be a sleepy race for the clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County, announcing she is backing first-time candidate and attorney Allison Cartwright over Boston City Councilor Erin Murphy.”
PRESS RELEASE: Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley Endorses Allison Cartwright for Suffolk County Supreme Judicial Court Clerk
July 15, 2024 - Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) today endorsed Allison Cartwright, a lawyer with more than three decades of experience, to be the next Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County.
PRESS RELEASE: Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune endorses Allison Cartwright for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County
July 8, 2024 - “Today, Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune announced her endorsement of Allison S. Cartwright for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County.”
ARTICLE: High-profile endorsements and controversy heat up race for Suffolk County Supreme Judicial Court clerkship - by Niki Griswold for The Boston Globe
July 7, 2024 - “A race for an elected position far off most residents’ radar is evolving into the buzziest matchup on the September primary ballot, with some of Boston’s most powerful politicians throwing their weight behind two very different candidates running to be clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County.”
PRESS RELEASE: State Representative Sam Montaño endorses Allison Cartwright for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County
July 3, 2024 - “Today, State Representative Sam Montaño announced her endorsement of Allison S. Cartwright for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County.”
PRESS RELEASE: The Boston Teachers Union endorses Attorney Allison Cartwright for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County
June 24, 2024 - “The Boston Teachers Union (BTU) announced their endorsement of Allison Cartwright for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County today. The BTU, chartered as Local 66 of the American Federation of Teachers, represents over 10,000 teachers and other professionals including school nurses, psychologists, guidance counselors, paraprofessionals, and substitute teachers.”
CAMPAIGN NEWSLETTER: Happy Juneteenth!
June 20, 2024 - Hope you had an excellent Juneteenth yesterday! Allison was able to celebrate the day - which commemorates the abolition of slavery - by connecting with residents and hearing about the history of the holiday and legacy of Black civil rights activists in Boston with the Museum of African American History on Beacon Hill.
PRESS RELEASE: Boston City Councilors Henry Santana and Gabriela Coletta Zapata endorse Allison Cartwright for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County
June 13, 2024 - “Today, Boston City Councilor at-Large Henry Santana and Boston District 1 City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata announced their endorsements of Allison S. Cartwright for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County.”
PRESS RELEASE: State Representative Russell E. Holmes endorses Allison Cartwright for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County
June 12, 2024 - “Today, State House Majority Leader Michael Moran announced his endorsement of Allison S. Cartwright for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County.”
PRESS RELEASE: State House Majority Leader Michael Moran endorses Allison Cartwright for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County
June 11, 2024 - “Today, State House Majority Leader Michael Moran announced his endorsement of Allison S. Cartwright for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County.”
PRESS RELEASE: Boston District 8 City Councilor Sharon Durkan endorses Allison Cartwright for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County
June 6, 2024 - “Today, Boston District 8 City Councilor Sharon Durkan announced her endorsement of Allison S. Cartwright for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County.”
ARTICLE: Wu endorses public defender running in SJC clerk’s race - by John Hilliard for The Boston Globe
June 3, 2024 - “Boston Mayor Michelle Wu on Monday endorsed a longtime public defender running in a contested race for the position of clerk of the Suffolk County Supreme Judicial Court, sidestepping a city councilor who is also campaigning for the seat.”
PRESS RELEASE: Mayor Michelle Wu endorses Allison Cartwright for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County
June 3, 2024 - “Today, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced her endorsement of Allison S. Cartwright for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County.”
CAMPAIGN NEWSLETTER: Mayor Michelle Wu Endorses Cartwright For Clerk!
June 6, 2024 - “I am profoundly grateful to have Mayor Michelle Wu’s support for my campaign to serve as Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County. Her endorsement not only honors my thirty-plus years of legal experience and commitment to justice but also signifies a shared vision for a fair and efficient judicial system. Mayor Wu and I have both worked to bring down barriers that prevent working people from accessing our institutions and ensuring that they serve residents equitably. It is an honor to have her support.”
PRESS RELEASE: Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell endorses Attorney Allison Cartwright for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County
May 15, 2024 - “Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell announced her endorsement of Attorney Allison Cartwright for the Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County at the Cartwright campaign’s kick off event yesterday evening.”
PRESS RELEASE: Revere City Councilor at-Large Juan Jaramillo and Revere Ward One City Councilor Joanne McKenna endorse Attorney Allison Cartwright for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County
May 22, 2024 - “Revere City Councilors Juan Jaramillo and Joanne McKenna both announced their endorsements of Allison Cartwright for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County today. ”
PRESS RELEASE: The United Auto Workers (UAW) Region 9A endorses Attorney Allison Cartwright for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County
May 17, 2024 - “The United Auto Workers (UAW) Region 9A announced their endorsement of Allison Cartwright for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County today. UAW Region 9A represents over 50,000 members across New England, eastern New York, and Puerto Rico. Their membership works in a variety of sectors, including graduate student workers, non-profit staffers, public defenders, civil legal service workers, including Greater Boston Legal Services, and more.”
PRESS RELEASE: Senator Jamie Eldridge endorses Attorney Allison Cartwright for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County
May 10, 2024 - “Today State Senator Jamie Eldridge, Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary, is announcing his endorsement of Attorney Allison Cartwright for the Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County.”
CAMPAIGN NEWSLETTER: The Significance of a Second Chance
May 9, 2024 - “The importance of criminal justice was a theme of last week. Spent an inspiring morning at the Women’s Recovery Court Session hearing stories from women in the recovery community from all over Suffolk County, who needed a second chance and never gave up. It was incredible to hear Sean K. Ellis’s keynote speech at the Mass Bar Association’s Annual Dinner that same day. His story is one of true resilence and heart, and is a reminder of how our court system can transform lives, for the worse and for the better.”
CAMPAIGN NEWSLETTER: Senator Brownsberger Endorses Cartwright For Clerk!
May 2, 2024 - “You may have never heard of the Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County. When done well, the work of the SJC Clerk ensures an efficient and responsive court system, and most of us have the privilege of not paying close attention and trusting the Clerk to work effectively. On the other hand, if an SJC Clerk does their work poorly and causes unnecessary delays, the negative impacts on defendants and cases themselves can be significant. Allison Cartwright is ready to get to work on day one.”
PRESS RELEASE: Senator Will Brownsberger endorses Attorney Allison Cartwright for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court
May 2, 2024 - “Today State Senator Will Brownsberger is announcing his endorsement of Attorney Allison Cartwright for the Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court, joining fellow State Senators Lydia Edwards and Liz Miranda, as well as Boston City Councilor Liz Breadon, Revere City Councilor at-Large Marc Silvestri, Winthrop Town Council Vice President Hannah Belcher, and Chelsea City Councilor at-Large Roberto Jiménez-Rivera.”
CAMPAIGN NEWSLETTER: Allison Cartwright is officially on the ballot for SJC Clerk!
April 24, 2024 - “It’s official. Allison Cartwright is on the ballot for Supreme Judicial Court Clerk in Suffolk County after securing the necessary nomination signatures to get on the ballot just two months after pulling papers.”
ARTICLE: Upcoming election season heats up - by Yawu Miller for The Bay State Banner
April 17, 2024 - “‘I see this as an opportunity to serve my profession, elevate the voices of those I have defended over my 30-year career, and serve the Court itself by ensuring it is run efficiently, and is fair, open and equitable,’ Cartwright said in a emailed statement. ‘When I heard that the current Clerk of the SJC, attorney Maura Doyle, was not going to run again, I felt compelled by the chance to serve my community and the judicial system in a new way. The SJC Clerk is a critical bridge between the people and our state’s highest court, and I am honored to have the opportunity to pursue the position.’”
CAMPAIGN NEWSLETTER: Allison S. Cartwright is running to be the next Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County
April 17, 2024 - “Attorney Allison S. Cartwright has worked tirelessly for over thirty years to advocate for everyone from children to adults, immigrants, citizens, people in recovery - essentially everyone who has ever needed a second chance.”
PRESS RELEASE: Allison S. Cartwright is the First to Qualify for the Ballot as a Candidate for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County
April 16, 2024 - “Today Allison S. Cartwright announced that she was the first to make the ballot as a candidate for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County, having turned in the necessary 1,000 signatures last Thursday, April 11th..”
PRESS RELEASE: Senator Liz Miranda endorses Attorney Allison S. Cartwright for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court alongside City Councilors from throughout Suffolk County
April 8, 2024 - “Today State Senator Liz Miranda is announcing her endorsement of Attorney Allison S. Cartwright for the Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court, alongside Boston City Councilor Liz Breadon, Revere City Councilor at-Large Marc Silvestri, Winthrop Town Council Vice President Hannah Belcher, and Chelsea City Councilor at-Large Roberto Jiménez-Rivera.”
ARTICLE: What to know about this year's SJC Clerk for Suffolk County race — and what the job actually does - by Nik DeCosta-Klipa for WBUR
April 5, 2024 - “This summer’s hottest race is… clerk? Before November’s high-stakes general election, Massachusetts has a sleepy Sept. 3 primary on its hands … So, some Democrats are turning their attention to an emerging race for a widely overlooked job: Supreme Judicial Court clerk for Suffolk County.”
PRESS RELEASE: Cartwright Announces Candidacy for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County Along with Campaign Manager and Co-Chairs
April 1, 2024 - “Suffolk County Attorney Allison S. Cartwright today announced she is running for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court in Suffolk County. Cartwright is looking to build on her thirty-plus years of legal representation and management in the Clerk position...”