Yawu Miller, “Cartwright wins big in SJC clerk race despite hurdles,” Bay State Banner, September 11, 2024.
Jonathan Cohn, policy director at Progressive Massachusetts, said the election results point to a progressive majority in Boston that has rendered it virtually impossible for conservative-leaning candidates to win.
“It’s like a rainbow coalition that brings together Black Boston, Chinatown, Latinos and white liberals,” he said. “That kind of coalition is one that can win power, and has won against more conservative interests in the past.”
