Boston Ward 5 Democratic Committee - Boston Ward 5 Democratic Committee

(Photo: Samuel Yongbo Kwon) We conduct the buiness of the Democratic Party in Boston's Ward 5.
Ward 5 includes Beacon Hill, Bay Village, Back Bay, Fenway, and parts of Chinatown and the Sound End.
We support Mayor Wu who continues to stand up for Boston.
We work with our colleagues at other Ward Committees to help voters make informed decisions on important issues.
We support our "electeds."
As we celebrate the Nation's birthday, we exercise our right to free speech to protect our Democracy.
We refuse to accept the extreme, inhumane and unlawful tactics that ICE continues to use.
We step up and show up at protest after protest.
We will work hard to get out the vote (GOTV) to save our nation.
We encourage early voting to protect the November 3rd election.
We will work hard to repair our nation.

From Our Chair, Bob Binney: Our Candidate and Ballot Question Endorsements, Voting Details.

After two very long years, Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd, is now days away! Please take note of the following.

Ward 5 Candidate Endorsements:

-Governor Healey

-Lieutenant Governor Driscoll

-Secretary of State William Galvin

-State Auditor Diane Dizoglio

-State Senator Lydia Edwards

-Representative Jay Livingstone

-Representative Aaron Michlewitz

-Representative Dan Ryan

-US Representative Ayanna Pressley

-US Senator Ed Markey

-State Senator Will Brownsberger

-Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden

-Governor’s Council, District 3 Mara Dolan

-Governor’s Council, District 6 Terrence Kennedy

Ward 5 Ballot Questions Endorsements: (We endorsed a “no” on 3, 5 & 8)

-Question 1: YES. More Information Made Public

-Question 2: YES. Collective Bargaining for Public Defenders

-Question 3: NO. Eliminate Primary Elections

-Question 4: YES. Same-Day Voter Registration

-Question 5: NO. Revenue and Spending Limits

-Question 7: YES. Smaller Lots for New Homes

-Question 8: NO. Marijuana; Drug Crime

-Question 9: YES. Uphold Current Firearms Law

How to vote by mail. Find a ballot drop box here. Early Voting in Person: Ends Friday, October 30^th. You can vote at any early voting location. More here. Voting in Person on Election Day: Polls will be open from 7AM to 8PM. If you are in line by 8PM, you will be allowed to vote. You must vote at your designated polling place. Find it here.

Our Mission: Conducting the Official Business of the Democratic Party.

Ward 5 includes Beacon Hill, Bay Village, Back Bay, Fenway, and parts of Chinatown and the South End. We advocate for the election of Democrats at the local, state and national level. We support public policies that are important to the City of Boston, the Commonwealth, and the Nation. We help our neighbors stay informed.

Officers: Robert Binney (Chair), Hilary Bacon Gabrieli (Vice Chair), Patricia Amend (Second Vice Chair), Mark Mantell (Secretary), Robert Whitney (Treasurer). Executive Committee: Robert Binney, Hilary Bacon Gabrieli, Patricia Amend, Robert Whitney, Mark Mantell Kenzie Bok, Kristen Mobilia, Kathy Judge, Susan Smith, City Councilor Sharon Durkan and State Rep. Jay Livingstone.