Key Facts
Background
Chang-Diaz graduated from the University of Virginia with a bachelor’s degree in Political and Social Thought in 2000. She has worked as a senior legislative aide for former Senator Cheryl Jacques, as a teacher in the Lynn and Boston school districts, as an outreach director for the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center, and as a political adviser for the Barbara Lee Family Office.
Key Issues
Climate Change
When elected, Sonia promises to pass a Massachusetts Green New Deal, and consistently work towards decreasing emissions through infrastructure.
Healthcare
Sonia promises to support multiple legislation efforts, from a single-payer Medicare For All system, to better reproductive and mental health services for citizens of Massachusetts.
Education
Sonia will be establishing reforms, from K-12 education in infrastructure, funding and debt-free public college available to all Massachusetts students.
Gender equality
Sonia strongly supports women’s reproductive rights, specifically focusing on filing legislation for low income women who have just had birth to have better healthcare access.
Endorsements
People’s Action Movement
Neighbor to Neighbor
Progressive Mass Policy
Adam Gome, MA State Senator
Nika Elugardo, MA State Representative
Jamie Eldridge, MA State Senator
Edward J. Kennedy, MA State Senator
Felix D. Arroyo, Register Of Probate
Marcos Devers, MA State Representative
Carmine Gentile, MA State Representative
Natalie Higgins, MA State Representative
Mary Keefe, MA State Representative
Liz Miranda, MA State Representative
Becca Rausch, MA State Senator
Maria Robinson, MA State Representative
Lindsay Sabadosa, MA State Representative
Danillo Sena, MA State Representative