On behalf of the MassGOP, I want to wish you and your family a happy new year! With 2016 now fully underway, I wanted to reach out and provide an update from the Party about the exciting year ahead!

Last year was a great year for our party: Governor Baker was inaugurated and began to advance a smart, fiscally disciplined agenda on Beacon Hill. It’s clearly resonated with the people of Massachusetts: his sky-high favorability ratings make him the most popular governor in America. Given the successes of the Baker Administration this past year, the MassGOP could not be more proud to have played a critical role in his election.

We had other successes, too – the state party worked with a great group of campaigns in 2015 elections using the top-notch tools we leveraged in 2014. Working with dozens of campaigns across the state, we won key municipal and special elections using smart, data-driven campaign strategies. Of course, great candidates on the ground are the difference-makers – but we’re proud to be part of their winning teams.

2016 is an opportunity to redouble these efforts. Some of the highlights you can expect this year:

• The MassGOP will work with elected officials to defend their seats, and invest in smart offensive opportunities to grow our team on Beacon Hill. We’ll do this by providing candidates access to the MassGOP Toolbox. Learn more about the Toolbox by clicking here.
• We’ll work with activists and GOP leaders across the state to improve the way we run campaigns. Stay tuned to learn more about important training opportunities in the new year.
• We’ll continue to make sure RTCs and local activists have the tools they need to advance GOP voter registration in the Commonwealth – using our voter registration packets.
• We’re going to work hard to pick up key special election victories in 2016. There are several House elections (including in Fitchburg and Peabody) on the ballot on March 1 – and a key Senate election (Bob Hedlund’s open seat on the South Shore) coming up later this spring. Historically, we’re able to make important gains in special elections, and 2016 is no different. Stay tuned about ways you can help these campaigns.
• The MassGOP presidential primary is on March 1. With a competitive primary, we’re excited that our state is going to play a key role in helping the GOP pick the best candidate to defeat Hillary Clinton. We’ll work to make voters aware and excited about the choice they face in 2016.

Thanks again for all your support – this year and last year. Together, we’re able to accomplish so much for Massachusetts – click here to make sure you are on our volunteer list for 2016!

To Victory,

Kirsten Hughes

MassGOP Chairman