2026 Campaign Launch
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 9, 2026
Senator Robyn Kennedy Launches 2026 Re-Election Campaign Focused on Building a Strong Care Economy for Massachusetts
WORCESTER, MA — In a national climate marked by division—and federal actions that have harmed and destabilized families and neighbors—Senator Robyn Kennedy is launching her 2026 re-election campaign with a clear commitment: stand with community, protect dignity, and deliver results that help people live healthy, stable, and fulfilled lives across the First Worcester District and the Commonwealth.
A Worcester native, Robyn has built her leadership on working with and alongside residents, families, workers, educators, healthcare providers, small businesses, and local partners. Together, the campaign is building a care economy where everyday essentials—childcare, schools, housing, healthcare, safety, transit, and accountable government—are treated as the infrastructure that creates pathways to opportunity for everyone. When these systems work, families are more stable, young people can thrive, workers can participate fully in the economy, and communities prosper.
Over her first two terms in the State Senate, Robyn has helped advance meaningful progress across these core systems, including investments in early education and schools, housing stability, healthcare and behavioral health access, transportation, community development, and equity-centered initiatives that strengthen quality of life across the district and Massachusetts. Building on that record, her campaign is focused on expanding momentum and delivering even greater impact in the years ahead.
“Public service is about showing up, listening, and taking action with the people you represent,” said Senator Robyn Kennedy. “We know that the best progress happens in partnership with community. With your vote, I’ll continue leading with humility and urgency—standing alongside our neighbors and families to strengthen the care systems people depend on every day.”
The campaign also announced Joshua Croke as Political Director, serving in a fractional consulting capacity, providing embedded leadership on campaign strategy and community engagement. Croke brings experience in community-centered strategy, collective action, and mission-driven campaign leadership.
“It’s a privilege to join this campaign alongside Robyn and our incredible community at a moment when people are looking for leadership that is steady, values-driven, and accountable,” said Joshua Croke. “Robyn leads with both humility and action, and this campaign is about building lasting momentum for a stronger, more inclusive Massachusetts where every family has a real opportunity to thrive.”
The campaign is actively growing its team and invites residents across the First Worcester District to get involved by volunteering, organizing, and supporting this people-powered effort.
As the campaign moves forward, it will carry a clear ethos: Leading With Care—bold, accountable leadership rooted in community and focused on measurable progress.
The upcoming Massachusetts election is on November 3, 2026.
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Robyn Kennedy for State Senate Campaign
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