ORANGE — Former state Rep. Denise Andrews plans a July 10 campaign kickoff event in her bid to regain the 2nd Franklin District state representative seat.
U.S. Rep. James McGovern, D-Worcester, will headline the rain-or-shine barbecue from 3 to 6 p.m. at 182 Holtshire Road. The kickoff will be an opportunity for the public to meet Andrews, who held the seat from 2011 to 2015, and learn more about her, with time to mingle and discuss ideas and concerns with her and the congressman.
“Denise worked hard as your state representative and brought significant money, resources and progress to your communities. She cares deeply about this district and we need her back. I am proud to endorse Denise and ask that you join me in supporting her campaign,” McGovern said.
The 2nd Franklin District includes Precinct A of Belchertown in Hampshire County.
Reservations can be made by calling 978-633-7736. Suggested contributions are $25, $50 or $100 for the fundraiser.
Andrews, 57, an Orange native who won her first bid for elected office in 2010 with nearly 53 percent of the total in a three-way race, after beating back three other primary challengers, lost the seat in the 2014 election to Republican Susannah Whipps Lee of Athol.
After working for more than 25 years in corporate management, primarily at Procter & Gamble in Ohio, Andrews has been operating a diversity training consulting firm, Legacy Unlimited, from her home in Orange.