Brockton, April 11, 2026 – (By Yves Cajuste, InfoHaiti.net) – US Senator Ed Markey on Saturday urged supporters to step up voter outreach efforts during a campaign rally in Brockton, framing the upcoming election as a pivotal moment for national policy and democratic institutions.
The event comes as political divisions remain pronounced across the United States, with speakers emphasizing the stakes of the next election cycle.
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Mayor Moises Rodrigues opened the rally by calling on attendees to expand voter engagement efforts beyond the city, urging them to mobilize networks across the country. He said turnout would be a decisive factor in the election and credited Markey with advocating for public services and vulnerable communities.
Pressley, addressing the crowd, criticized what she described as a dysfunctional government in Washington and highlighted the role of local leadership in responding to community needs. She called for sustained civic participation and emphasized grassroots organizing.
“Organized power is real power,” Pressley said.
She also pointed to her legislative work with Markey on issues including social justice, economic equity and climate policy.
A significant portion of her remarks focused on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals. Pressley warned of the potential consequences of ending the program, which currently covers about 350,000 Haitians in the United States. She said TPS recipients contribute to key sectors of the economy, including health care, construction and services, and called for an extension of the program.
Markey, in his remarks, tied current political challenges to broader historical movements, citing Massachusetts’ role in advancing civil rights and social change. He said similar levels of civic engagement are needed today.
The senator warned that federal policies are undermining key social safety net programs such as Medicaid and Medicare, and pointed to rising energy costs as a growing burden on working families.
On foreign policy, Markey expressed concern about geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, and called for stronger congressional oversight of military actions.
He also warned against efforts that could restrict access to voting, arguing that protecting democratic systems remains essential.
Markey closed his remarks by urging continued mobilization ahead of the 2026 elections, as his campaign seeks to build support in communities like Brockton, where issues such as immigration, economic opportunity and access to public services are central to the political landscape.
