Lowering costs. Investing in families. Making government work for all of us.

I’m running for Governor in the September 2026 Democratic Primary because the people of Massachusetts have been left out for far too long. Politics has taken priority over the real needs of everyday families.

My campaign is built on The Investing in People Agenda—a bold vision grounded in a simple truth: when we uplift people, we build stronger, more resilient communities. These are real solutions for real people—not political talking points.

Affordable Housing for All
Housing is a human right. In a state as wealthy as ours, no one should be priced out, displaced, or pushed into homelessness. We must invest in people—not profits—and ensure everyone has a safe, stable place to call home.

Public Banking
Put people over profits. Public banking helps families buy homes, protects against predatory lending, and reinvests in local communities to build lasting wealth.

The Rights of Working People Massachusetts must be a state that stands up for working people. That's the Massachusetts I'll fight for as governor, where every job is a good job, and every worker has the power to build a better future for their family.

Education is a Right
No cuts to K–12 public education. Fully fund all public schools, close equity gaps, and make college and trade school free for every student in Massachusetts.

No $360 Million Women’s Prison
Massachusetts should not spend $360 million to expand incarceration. Instead, we must address the root causes of harm: poverty, trauma, and lack of housing, healthcare, and education. Pass the prison and jail construction moratorium and invest in care, prevention, and opportunity, not cages.

Defend Immigrant Rights
Protect immigrant families from detention, ICE raids, and racial profiling. Uphold dignity, due process, and safety for all, regardless of immigration status. This is a moral and human rights issue.

Protect LGBTQ+ Rights
Lead with love and action. Ensure safe schools, defend trans rights, and enforce anti-discrimination protections across housing, healthcare, employment, and education. Hate has no place in our policy.

Climate Justice Now
Advance holistic climate solutions that meet the needs of both urban and rural communities. Champion clean energy—especially wind—and prioritize frontline communities in our transition to a green economy.

Massachusetts should be a true commonwealth, a place where the people come first, a place where all of us can build a future here in the state we love and where we can afford to thrive, not just survive.

Take the Pledge to VOTE, Andrea James, and the Investing in the People Agenda

Democratic primary - September 2026