The JP Progressives Forum
The JP Progressives Forum, held on July 9, 2018, was a conversation with Representative Jeffrey Sanchez and Nika Elugardo, candidates for Suffolk County’s 15th House District.
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Candidate for State Rep. Nika Elugardo supports #SafeCommunityAct
Nika speaking in support of Massachusetts Safe Communities Act at Progressive4MA Safe Community Act Vigil/Party. Watch the video!
Querido Vecino, Mi Nombre es Nika Elugardo
Soy una Demócrata Progresista compitiendo por el puesto de Representante de Estado contra Jeffrey Sánchez en las próximas elecciones primarias. Los he conocido a muchos de ustedes en sus casas y espero conocerlos a todos durante el verano. Hoy les estoy escribiendo para presentarme, decirles lo que apoyo y porque, y abrir una conversación sobre …
Statement on Exclusion of Safe Communities Protections
To say I’m disappointed is an understatement. For six years, voters have been advocating for fair immigration protections here in Massachusetts. Representative Sánchez has had a mixed record over that time, and today he failed to stand up for Safe Communities. Thousands of us went to the streets, City Hall, and the State House to …
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Dear Neighbor, My Name is Nika Elugardo.
I’m a progressive Democrat running for State Representative against Jeffrey Sánchez in the upcoming Democratic primary. I’m reaching out today to introduce myself, to let you know what I stand for and why, to begin a conversation about what’s at stake in this election, and why I decided to run.
Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus Endorses First-Time Candidates Across Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus Political Action Committee announced its final round of endorsements for women seeking political office across MA.
JP Porchfest is July 7th: Get Ready for 170 Performances on 90 Porches!
The 5th Annual Jamaica Plain Porchfest this Saturday will be bigger than the previous four as it will include music, theater, dance, spoken word, storytelling, comedy, circus arts and a politicians’ porch.
Volunteer Appreciation Cookout
Thanks for all you do! We’ve been putting in a lot of work, and there’s still plenty of work to come! But it’s also important to celebrate everything we’ve accomplished already.
Help TeamNika Do Outreach
Help spread the word about Nika’s campaign and speak to fellow voters! Click to find phone banking and canvassing opportunities.
An Idealistic Challenger Takes on a Pragmatic Incumbent in J.P./Mission Hill District
Elugardo says she decided to challenge Sánchez because she is frustrated with the slow pace of progressive change in Massachusetts and the apparent unwillingness of legislators to pass measures such as the Safe Communities Act to counter the Trump administration agenda.