July 29th, 2020

Coogan Cites Auchincloss’s Diverse Experience and Ability to Lead in Crisis

BOSTON – FALL RIVER – Paul Coogan, Mayor of Fall River, today endorsed Jake Auchincloss for the Massachusetts Fourth Congressional seat. Coogan, previously Chairperson of the Fall River School Committee, was elected mayor last November with 79% of the vote.

Coogan said: “In the Marines, in business, and in local government, Jake has led from the front. Now, in a time of crisis, we need his leadership in Washington. I’m proud to support Jake for Congress, and am looking forward to partnering with him to deliver results for Fall River and the South Coast.” 

“Fall River is a vibrant and diverse city, built and sustained by immigrants,” said Auchincloss. “It's a living repudiation of Donald Trump's dangerous and hateful agenda. I'm honored to have earned Mayor Coogan's support, and can't wait to work with him. As the mayor said in his inaugural: ‘we’re all in this together.’”

Fall River is the largest city in the district. Jake is the first candidate in the race to earn the support of any Mayor in the district. It builds on his momentum in the South Coast region — Coogan’s endorsement comes on the heels of endorsements from South Coast State Representatives Pat Haddad, Carole Fiola, and Paul Schmid. Jake was first to place a substantial TV buy in the Boston market with 30-second spot “Lead in Crisis,” hitting screens today. Earlier this month, Jake was the first in the race to go up on TV, airing a 30-second spot in the South Coast titled “A Marine’s Pledge.”

About Jake:

Jake Auchincloss is running to represent Massachusetts’ Fourth District in Congress.

After graduating from college, Jake joined the Marines and commanded an infantry platoon in Afghanistan and a multi-national special operations mission to Panama.

Back home, Jake has continued service as a city councilor in Newton, where he graduated from the public schools. Jake's positive, thoughtful leadership over two terms, especially on transportation and the environment, earned him re-election to a third term this November.

In the private sector, Jake has worked on transportation as a manager at a Fortune 100 innovation lab in Boston and on cybersecurity at a startup. He holds degrees in finance and economics from MIT Sloan and Harvard College.

For press inquiries please contact press@jakeauchincloss.com