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Endorsements
Run For Something
With his extensive experience in public service and his dedication to improving the lives of the people he represents, Kevin is a formidable candidate who aspires to foster positive change and create opportunities for the residents of his district.
Jim Lehan, Norfolk
Select Board Chair
"I want to share my support for Kevin's candidacy. It was my pleasure 6 years ago to welcome him to the Select Board and then to thank him for his service this year. His dedication, hard work, and thoughtful consideration have made Norfolk better. I am confident that in this new capacity he will continue to be a great asset to our community."
Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund
Casey Bowers, Executive Director
"Kevin Kalkut has a proven track record of climate advocacy, and his environmental platform makes him the best candidate to represent the 9th Norfolk District. We are thrilled to support him in his bid for the State House."
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Iron Workers Local 7
Frank Murray, President
"We know that Kevin understands our views and will continue in that same manner protecting the working families of tomorrow. We need more people like Kevin that are willing to do the hard work required, such as bringing people together to have challenging conversations, that may never happen without his support. With that stated, the 3,800 members of Local 7 stand with Kevin in this election and are ready to support him in any way they can."
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Joe Shea, Quincy
Chair, Norfolk County Commissioners
"After 24yrs as City Clerk in Quincy and nearly a decade as Norfolk County Commissioner, I can attest to the importance of a local government foundation for tangible success in county/state government. Kevin not only brings his wealth of experience on municipal boards but leveraged it to actively contribute on day one as Norfolk's County Advisory Board representative. I have no doubt he will have the same impact on Beacon Hill and wholeheartedly support his bid of State Representative in the 9th Norfolk district. ”
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Grace Lochhead, Norfolk
Elementary School Committee
“I am proud to endorse Kevin Kalkut for State Representative. Not only has Kevin proven his ability to lead while serving on the Norfolk Select Board, he is also a valued community member and dedicated father. He consistently shows up to listen and lend a hand from community forums to the athletic fields and beyond. Kevin's positive impact on our community is invaluable.”
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Bill Buckley, Walpole
School Committee Chair
"Kevin's unique blend of experience in local planning as well as a municipal CEO offers folks in South Walpole and across the 9th Norfolk Rep District a rare opportunity to have a representative who can hit the ground running to deliver on day one. The relationships he's built at the local, state, county, and federal levels ensure our communities will have a collaborative partner who can get things done for our communities. I wholeheartedly endorse his bid for State Representative and look forward to working together in the years to come."
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Anita Mecklenberg, Norfolk
Select Board Vice-Chair
"Kevin Kalkut takes the time to listen because he genuinely cares about the people he serves. He has helped Norfolk go through difficult times as well as to carefully plan and prepare for the future. We would be fortunate indeed to have him as our representative! Kevin has my wholehearted endorsement!"
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Walter Byron, Norfolk
Former Planning Board Member
"Kevin has the experience and equally important, the character to represent the people of this district. His practical knowledge of Town Government gained from his multi-year terms on the Norfolk Select Board along with his attentiveness to citizen concerns will well serve the whole body of persons in the district towns. Additionally, he will make contributions to the creation of law in the Commonwealth that will benefit all Massachusetts residents. I support him for State Representative."
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Chris Monfort, Norfolk
Planning Board Vice-Chair
"I am proud to support Kevin Kalkut for State Representative. His dedication to our community and proven track record of effective leadership makes him the best choice to represent us and bring positive change to our district."
Scott Bugbee, Norfolk
Former Select Board Member (2012-2018)
"I will once again be supporting Kevin in the upcoming election. He works non-stop for everyone regardless of their party affiliation! He is willing to listen and work towards positive solutions.”
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Jeff Johnson, Plainville
Select Board Member
"I have worked side by side with Kevin Kalkut as a Select Board member from another one of those small communities for 6 years now, and he can answer those questions. He understands the challenges of small towns maintaining and developing necessary infrastructure. He can work with us on challenges in education, especially the issues of regionalized schools. His time on the Norfolk Planning Board means he also understands the problems of managing balanced development in our communities. He has consistently worked across town borders and legislative aisles to get the job done. He has shown that our communities working together can get results from Boston. Kevin has the experience and the skills to represent us most effectively. He hasn’t just told me what he will do – he has shown that he can and will do it."
Jessica Tang
President, AFT Massachusetts
"We knew right away that Kevin demonstrated the skillset we need on Beacon Hill, representing our educators, his willingness to listen to us about our important issues, like eliminating high-stakes tests and advocating for higher wages for our Paraprofessionals and other school related personnel. He supports being able to retire with dignity and will help curb the high cost of health insurance for our members. These are some of the reasons why we endorse Kevin Kalkut for State Representative and urge you to vote for him on Tuesday September 3rd and again on November 5th."
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Richard Staiti, Canton
Norfolk County Commissioner
"I am pleased to support Kevin Kalkut candidate for State Representative in the 9th Norfolk District . Kevin's experience as an elected member of the Town of Norfolk Select Board as well as his active involvement as the delegate to the Norfolk County Advisory Board provides him keen knowledge and experience on local, county and state issues. His hard work and dedication will be a tremendous help for us all the challenges that are ahead."
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Medora Champagne, Norfolk
Vice-Chair, School Committee
"I have had the pleasure of knowing and serving alongside Kevin Kalkut in municipal government for over seven years. I have been consistently impressed with Kevin's leadership and dedication - he has worked tirelessly to serve the people of Norfolk while also developing deep connections at the local, regional, and state level. He is a thoughtful leader who avoids needless rhetoric and instead focuses on building collaborative relationships, understanding issues, and getting the results his constituents need. I can say, without reservation, that Kevin's intelligence, character, and vision make him the best candidate to represent the 9th Norfolk District.”
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Celia Doremus
MASC Political Committee Chair
"Voters in the 9th Norfolk district can count on Kevin Kalkut to be a champion for clean water, clean air, and robust climate action. He knows that setting climate goals is only step one: we need to invest in public transportation, green our energy system, and build walkable, affordable communities, and all of this requires the coalition-building that Kevin knows well."
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Phil Jordan, Wrentham
Chair, School Committee
“Kevin’s understanding of the challenges facing our schools and administrations would be enough to gain support on its own. It’s his commitment to connect, dialogue, and follow-through on actionable solutions that sets him apart. He has my whole-hearted endorsement and I look forward to what he will bring to the role for our communities.”
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MNA
Massachusetts Nurses Association