Nearly 4,000 delegates are expected in Springfield on Saturday for the Massachusetts Democratic Party’s annual convention. This is the first time the event has been held in the city since 2019.
The main focus of the convention will be on approving the party’s platform. A draft of the platform document says state Democrats want to focus on issues such as affordable housing, education and health care. It also asserts that much is at risk under President Donald Trump’s administration.
Steve Kerrigan is the chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party. He said the platform is for more than just those who belong to the party…