CONVENTION UPDATE !!!!!!!

When we started preparing for this year’s convention, we were hopeful that, by September, we’d be able to safely gather together in Lowell for a partially in-person event. However, rising COVID-19 case numbers and recent guidance from public health experts tell us that we must remain vigilant in our fight against this virus. On Saturday, the Democratic State Committee voted to transition the 2021 Convention to an entirely virtual event.

We’ve said it from the beginning: health and safety are our top priorities, and promised to update our plans to reflect changing guidance. We must protect the health of our individual delegates and alternates, guests, and staff, and the public health of our host city, Lowell, and the Merrimack Valley.

We have always been committed to providing a meaningful and engaging delegate experience, no matter the format of the convention. A virtual format gives us the opportunity to connect in new and exciting ways with attendees across the Commonwealth, in addition to completing the business of the Convention.

We will be providing more information to delegates and attendees moving forward, but are thankful to our membership for their thoughtful deliberation on this important issue. Moving to an entirely virtual convention is the right decision.