Brandon James Griffin

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Brandon James Griffin

Workers Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Abington High School

Associates

Massasoit Community College, 2005

Personal

Birthplace

Stoughton, MA

Religion

Unaffiliated

Profession

Financial Operations

Contact

Campaign website

Personal LinkedIn

Brandon James Griffin (Workers Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Massachusetts. He did not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 5, 2024.

Griffin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Brandon James Griffin was born in Stoughton, Massachusetts. He earned a high school diploma from Abington High School and an associate degree from Massasoit Community College in 2005. His career experience includes working in financial operations. Griffin has been affiliated with the Worker's Party of Massachusetts, the Democratic Socialists of America, Boston Labor for Palestine, the Boston Coalition for Palestine, and Randolph Tenants United.

Elections

2024

See also: United States Senate election in Massachusetts, 2024

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Massachusetts

Incumbent Elizabeth Warren defeated John Deaton in the general election for U.S. Senate Massachusetts on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Elizabeth Warren (D)	59.8	2,041,693
		John Deaton (R)	40.0	1,365,445
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	6,221

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,413,359
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Shiva Ayyadurai (Unenrolled)
• Brandon James Griffin (Workers Party)
• Joseph Schena (Unenrolled)
• Louis Marino (L)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Massachusetts

Incumbent Elizabeth Warren advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Massachusetts on September 3, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Elizabeth Warren	98.6	562,709
		Other/Write-in votes	1.4	8,078

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 570,787
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Massachusetts

John Deaton defeated Robert Antonellis and Ian Cain in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Massachusetts on September 3, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Deaton	64.5	136,773
		Robert Antonellis	25.9	54,940
		Ian Cain	9.1	19,374
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	924

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 212,011
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Rebekah Etique (R)
• Zakhai Akiba (R)
• Aaron Packard (R)
• John Berman (R)

Endorsements

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2022

See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 7th Plymouth District

Incumbent Alyson Sullivan-Almeida defeated Brandon James Griffin in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 7th Plymouth District on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Alyson Sullivan-Almeida (R)	75.4	12,083
	Submit photo	Brandon James Griffin (Workers Party)	24.6	3,945
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	1

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 16,029
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 7th Plymouth District

Incumbent Alyson Sullivan-Almeida advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 7th Plymouth District on September 6, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Alyson Sullivan-Almeida	99.8	2,748
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	6

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,754
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Brandon James Griffin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Griffin's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Representing The Workers Party of Massachusetts.

We are:

For a revolutionary transformation of society. Against liberal reform.

For socialism. Against capitalism.

For working class solidarity. Against bigotry and oppression.

For internationalism. Against imperialism and war.

For ecological sustainability. Against capitalist-driven destruction of the environment.

Free abortion on demand.

Free Palestine now.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• End The Palestinian Genocide Now.
• Divest Military Funding to Provide Housing For All.
• Nationalize Universal Health Insurance.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Revolutionary Socialism

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Eugene Debs

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

What is to be done? - Vladimir Lenin

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Revolutionary. Incorruptible.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Incorruptible with transparent, sharp lines on the issues.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The Fall of The Berlin Wall. 11.09.89 / Age 9

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Avoiding nuclear war. Promoting ecological sustainability. Descending into fascism.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Term limits should be mandatory.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics?

It may be beneficial to career politicians but it certainly does not help the working class.

What do you think of the filibuster?

It's an outdated, ineffective tactic. The debate behind the filibuster is a distraction.

Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

NO.

How would you evaluate a judicial nominee?

The Workers Party are abolitionists. We don't support judges.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

The Workers Party of Massachusetts Various Labor Activitsts

What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees to their Cabinet?

I don't support capitalist politicians.

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2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Brandon James Griffin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Griffin's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am running as an unapologetic Socialist as a member of The Worker's Party of Massachusetts, an independent socialist political designation.

I am a housing justice activist and engaged in eviction defense and tenant organizing.

Currently, I sit on three municipal boards in the Town of Whitman, elected to both The Planning Board and Board of Health in May 2021. Also, I represent The Planning Board on our inaugural Community Preservation Committee.

I am against Capitalism. I am against Imperialism and war in all forms. I am against Fascism and Nationalism. I am against Liberal Reformism.

I am for labor unions. I am for free universal health insurance. I am for shifting tax burdens from the working class to the wealthy. I am for transparency in Government. I believe housing is a right not a privilege.

We, as Socialists, choose not to run on The Democratic Party Line as they no longer represent the working class in Massachusetts.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Demand Rent Control.
• Repeal Oppressive Gun Control Laws.
• Demand The Right to Organize at Work.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Housing.

Labor Unions. Wealth Tax Increases. Tenant's Rights.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

An elected official should be of the people in the most literal sense. An elected official should be accessible 24-7 in their district for every type of conversation, fiscal, personal, social or otherwise.

An elected official should be transparent and honest. They should never embellish their power or diminish their capacities.

An elected official should speak in simple terms, have ASL interpreters and multiple translators at arm's length.

Elected officials should be activists not academics.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am an outspoken individual with empathy and integrity. My idealogy is not lip service for the election cycle. I care about The Working Class and will represent The Working Class.

I am a kind and giving person who truly understands the pain so many are in.

There's no fluff here.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

When I was 8 years old, I remember watching coverage of The Berlin Wall being smashed with hammers and all the people cheering. Also, seeing Mikhail Gorbachev and George Bush proudly announcing an end to The Cold War.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

London Calling - The Clash

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

The Governor's Power should not supercede that of both chambers. I am against the idea that a veto proof majority be in place in order to protect bills from being stripped down to reformist neutrality.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

We are going to have an epidemic of homelessness and poverty on par, or worse than what was seen in the 1930's. Massachusetts will be an epicenter of shock and dismay due to the illusion of our progressive nature.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

It is neither necessary or desirable. We have been playing this game for too long. I believe in revolutionary working class political power. There is no room for middling here.

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Campaign finance summary

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Brandon James Griffin campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024	U.S. Senate Massachusetts	Withdrew general	$2,999	$1,262
2022	Massachusetts House of Representatives 7th Plymouth District	Lost general	$3,096	$0
Grand total			$6,095	$1,262
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Election Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Footnotes

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Massachusetts' current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Edward Markey (D)

Elizabeth Warren (D)

Representatives

District 1

Richard Neal (D)

District 2

Jim McGovern (D)

District 3

Lori Trahan (D)

District 4

Jake Auchincloss (D)

District 5

Katherine Clark (D)

District 6

Seth Moulton (D)

District 7

Ayanna Pressley (D)

District 8

Stephen Lynch (D)

District 9

Bill Keating (D)

Democratic Party (11)

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Current members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Ronald Mariano

Majority Leader:Michael Moran

Representatives

Barnstable, Dukes, and Nantucket District

Thomas Moakley (D)

1st Barnstable District

Chris Flanagan (D)

1st Berkshire District

John Barrett (D)

1st Bristol District

Michael Chaisson (R)

1st Essex District

Dawne Shand (D)

1st Franklin District

Vacant

1st Hampden District

Todd Smola (R)

1st Hampshire District

Lindsay Sabadosa (D)

1st Middlesex District

Margaret Scarsdale (D)

1st Norfolk District

Bruce Ayers (D)

1st Plymouth District

Michelle Badger (D)

1st Suffolk District

Adrian Madaro (D)

1st Worcester District

Kimberly Ferguson (R)

2nd Barnstable District

Kip Diggs (D)

2nd Berkshire District

Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D)

2nd Bristol District

James Hawkins (D)

2nd Essex District

Kristin Kassner (D)

2nd Franklin District

Susannah Whipps (U)

2nd Hampden District

Brian Ashe (D)

2nd Hampshire District

Homar Gomez (D)

2nd Middlesex District

James Arciero (D)

2nd Norfolk District

Tackey Chan (D)

2nd Plymouth District

John Gaskey (R)

2nd Suffolk District

Daniel Ryan (D)

2nd Worcester District

Jonathan Zlotnik (D)

3rd Barnstable District

David Vieira (R)

3rd Berkshire District

Leigh Davis (D)

3rd Bristol District

Lisa Field (D)

3rd Essex District

Andy Vargas (D)

3rd Hampden District

Nicholas Boldyga (R)

3rd Hampshire District

Mindy Domb (D)

3rd Middlesex District

Kate Hogan (D)

3rd Norfolk District

Ronald Mariano (D)

3rd Plymouth District

Joan Meschino (D)

3rd Suffolk District

Aaron Michlewitz (D)

3rd Worcester District

Michael Kushmerek (D)

4th Barnstable District

Hadley Luddy (D)

4th Bristol District

Steven Howitt (R)

4th Essex District

Estela Reyes (D)

4th Hampden District

Kelly Pease (R)

4th Middlesex District

Danielle Gregoire (D)

4th Norfolk District

James Murphy (D)

4th Plymouth District

Patrick Joseph Kearney (D)

4th Suffolk District

David Biele (D)

4th Worcester District

Natalie Higgins (D)

5th Barnstable District

Steven Xiarhos (R)

5th Bristol District

Justin Thurber (R)

5th Essex District

Andrew Tarr (D)

5th Hampden District

Patricia Duffy (D)

5th Middlesex District

David Linsky (D)

5th Norfolk District

Mark Cusack (D)

5th Plymouth District

David DeCoste (R)

5th Suffolk District

Christopher Worrell (D)

5th Worcester District

Donald Berthiaume (R)

6th Bristol District

Carole Fiola (D)

6th Essex District

Hannah Bowen (D)

6th Hampden District

Michael Finn (D)

6th Middlesex District

Priscila Sousa (D)

6th Norfolk District

William Galvin (D)

6th Plymouth District

Kenneth Sweezey (R)

6th Suffolk District

Russell Holmes (D)

6th Worcester District

John Marsi (R)

7th Bristol District

Alan Silvia (D)

7th Essex District

Manny Cruz (D)

7th Hampden District

Aaron Saunders (D)

7th Middlesex District

Jack Lewis (D)

7th Norfolk District

Richard Wells (D)

7th Plymouth District

Alyson Sullivan-Almeida (R)

7th Suffolk District

Chynah Tyler (D)

7th Worcester District

Paul Frost (R)

8th Bristol District

Steven Ouellette (D)

8th Essex District

Jenny Armini (D)

8th Hampden District

Shirley Arriaga (D)

8th Middlesex District

James Arena-DeRosa (D)

8th Norfolk District

Edward Philips (D)

8th Plymouth District

Dennis Gallagher (D)

8th Suffolk District

Jay Livingstone (D)

8th Worcester District

Michael Soter (R)

9th Bristol District

Christopher Markey (D)

9th Essex District

Donald Wong (R)

9th Hampden District

Orlando Ramos (D)

9th Middlesex District

Thomas Stanley (D)

9th Norfolk District

Marcus Vaughn (R)

9th Plymouth District

Bridget Plouffe (D)

9th Suffolk District

John Moran (D)

9th Worcester District

David Muradian (R)

10th Bristol District

Mark Sylvia (D)

10th Essex District

Dan Cahill (D)

10th Hampden District

Carlos Gonzalez (D)

10th Middlesex District

John Lawn (D)

10th Norfolk District

Jeffrey Roy (D)

10th Plymouth District

Michelle DuBois (D)

10th Suffolk District

Bill MacGregor (D)

10th Worcester District

Brian Murray (D)

11th Bristol District

Christopher Hendricks (D)

11th Essex District

Sean Reid (D)

11th Hampden District

Bud Williams (D)

11th Middlesex District

Amy Sangiolo (D)

11th Norfolk District

Paul McMurtry (D)

11th Plymouth District

Rita Mendes (D)

11th Suffolk District

Judith García (D)

11th Worcester District

Hannah Kane (R)

12th Bristol District

Norman Orrall (R)

12th Essex District

Thomas Walsh (D)

12th Hampden District

Angelo Puppolo (D)

12th Middlesex District

Greg Schwartz (D)

12th Norfolk District

John Rogers (D)

12th Plymouth District

Kathleen LaNatra (D)

12th Suffolk District

Brandy Fluker-Reid (D)

12th Worcester District

Meghan Kilcoyne (D)

13th Bristol District

Antonio Cabral (D)

13th Essex District

Sally Kerans (D)

13th Middlesex District

Carmine Gentile (D)

13th Norfolk District

Joshua Tarsky (D)

13th Suffolk District

Daniel Hunt (D)

13th Worcester District

John Mahoney (D)

14th Bristol District

Adam Scanlon (D)

14th Essex District

Adrianne Ramos (D)

14th Middlesex District

Simon Cataldo (D)

14th Norfolk District

Alice Peisch (D)

14th Suffolk District

Rob Consalvo (D)

14th Worcester District

James O'Day (D)

15th Essex District

Ryan Hamilton (D)

15th Middlesex District

Michelle Ciccolo (D)

15th Norfolk District

Tommy Vitolo (D)

15th Suffolk District

Sam Montaño (D)

15th Worcester District

Mary Keefe (D)

16th Essex District

Francisco Paulino (D)

16th Middlesex District

Rodney Elliott (D)

16th Suffolk District

Jessica Giannino (D)

16th Worcester District

Daniel Donahue (D)

17th Essex District

Frank Moran (D)

17th Middlesex District

Vacant

17th Suffolk District

Kevin Honan (D)

17th Worcester District

David LeBoeuf (D)

18th Essex District

Tram Nguyen (D)

18th Middlesex District

Tara Hong (D)

18th Suffolk District

Michael Moran (D)

18th Worcester District

Joseph McKenna (R)

19th Middlesex District

David Allen Robertson (D)

19th Suffolk District

Jeffrey Turco (D)

19th Worcester District

Kate Donaghue (D)

20th Middlesex District

Bradley Jones (R)

21st Middlesex District

Kenneth Gordon (D)

22nd Middlesex District

Marc Lombardo (R)

23rd Middlesex District

Sean Garballey (D)

24th Middlesex District

David Rogers (D)

25th Middlesex District

Marjorie Decker (D)

26th Middlesex District

Mike Connolly (D)

27th Middlesex District

Erika Uyterhoeven (D)

28th Middlesex District

Joseph McGonagle (D)

29th Middlesex District

Steven Owens (D)

30th Middlesex District

Richard Haggerty (D)

31st Middlesex District

Michael Day (D)

32nd Middlesex District

Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D)

33rd Middlesex District

Steven Ultrino (D)

34th Middlesex District

Christine Barber (D)

35th Middlesex District

Paul Donato (D)

36th Middlesex District

Colleen Garry (D)

37th Middlesex District

Danillo Sena (D)

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