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October 24, 2024

Former Governor Charlie Baker Endorses Steve Xiarhos for State Representative

October 5, 2024

Steve Xiarhos announced today the endorsement of former Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker in his bid for re-election in the 5th Barnstable District.

In a written statement, Baker said:

“Steve Xiarhos embodies everything right and honorable about public service. I had the pleasure of working with Steve in the Legislature during my time as Governor, and I appreciated the energy, enthusiasm, and pride he brought to serving his constituents. His unwavering support for veterans and first responders stands out, as does his ability to work across party lines. Steve’s successful passage of Nero’s Bill as a freshman legislator was a testament to his dedication and spirit—he’s not your typical politician. He’s someone special.

Steve is working hard to make Cape Cod a better, safer, and more affordable place to live, work, and raise a family. The people of the 5th Barnstable District should be proud to have Steve as their State Representative. He serves with integrity, accountability, and a relentless work ethic. I am pleased to endorse Steve Xiarhos for re-election this November.”

Charlie Baker served as the 72nd Governor of Massachusetts from 2015 to 2023. He previously held cabinet positions in two prior administrations and spent ten years as the CEO of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. Recognized as one of America’s most popular governors, Baker was known for his practical, bipartisan approach to state government.

Steve Xiarhos has served as State Representative for the 5th Barnstable District since 2021. The district includes the Town of Sandwich and portions of Barnstable (Precincts 10, 11, and 12) and Bourne (Precincts 1, 2, 3, 5A, and 7).

More information about Steve Xiarhos can be found here.

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Xiarhos Receives Backing of Three Members of Sandwich Select Board

September 26, 2024

SANDWICH – Steve Xiarhos is pleased to announce that his candidacy for re-election has been endorsed by three members of the Select Board in the town of Sandwich.

Charles M. Holden, Robert J. George, and Michael J. Miller separately announced their endorsements this week for Xiarhos to serve another two-year term as State Representative for Sandwich. Holden currently serves as Chair of the Sandwich Select Board. George serves as the Board’s Vice Chair, and Miller is a member of the Board.

Former Select Board member David Sampson, who currently serves as Chair of Xiarhos’ re-election committee, said of the endorsements, “The endorsement of a majority of the members of the Select Board in the largest community he represents is quite an impressive statement. As the incumbent, it shows Rep. Xiarhos is a very effective legislator who works closely with local officials and has proven himself capable of delivering vital resources back to the 5th Barnstable District. Whether it’s helping to address regional wastewater issues, helping to secure funding for the Boardwalk, or getting resources for local transportation improvements, Steve has always been there for Sandwich whenever we need him. He always acts with the best interests of Sandwich residents in mind. There is no question in my mind that Steve is the best candidate to continue representing the people of Sandwich on Beacon Hill.”

These endorsements are the latest in a series of recent endorsements announced by the Xiarhos campaign. Other noteworthy recent endorsements include:

• Former Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito
• MA & Northern New England Laborers’ District Council (LIUNA)
• The Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts
• The State Police Association of Massachusetts PAC
• Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association
• Massachusetts Coalition of Police
• The New England Police Benevolent Association
• Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph McDonald
• Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association
• The Sandwich Police Association
• Joint Base Cape Cod Fire Fighters Local S-28
• The Bourne Republican Town Committee
• The Sandwich Republican Town Committee

Xiarhos says his campaign will continue to announce additional endorsements in coming weeks.

Steve Xiarhos has served as State Representative for the 5th Barnstable District on Cape Cod since 2021. The district currently includes the Town of Sandwich and portions of the Towns of Barnstable (Precincts 10, 11, and 12) and Bourne (Precincts 1, 2, 3, 5A, and 7). More information about Steve Xiarhos and his candidacy is available online at www.XiarhosForRep.com.

(This press release is not intended to express or imply an endorsement of Steve Xiarhos by the Town of Sandwich or the Sandwich Select Board as a body politic.)

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Learn More About Steve!

Awards and Recognitions

  • Boston Fire Department Local 718 “Friend of the Firefighter” Award (2024)
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars (MA) Legislator of the Year (2024)
  • American Legion of Massachusetts Legislator of the Year (2024)
  • Massachusetts Corrections Officers Federated Union Legislator of the Year (2024)
  • Cape Cod Community College Distinguished Alumni Award (2024)
  • CONNECT Southeastern Massachusetts Colleges Legislator of the Year (2024)
  • Cape Cod Times Citizen of the Year (2023)
  • Sandwich Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year (2023)
  • American Kennel Club Legislator of the Year (2022)
  • International Association of Canine Professionals K9 Nero Law Award (2022)
  • New England Police Benevolent Association Legislator of the Year (2022)
  • Massachusetts Military Support Foundation Citizen of the Year (2022)

Recent Endorsements

Karyn Polito Endorses Steve Xiarhos for State Representative

September 6, 2024

SANDWICH – Former Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito has officially endorsed Steve Xiarhos for State Representative in the 5th Barnstable District.

Polito announced her endorsement as the special guest at a packed campaign event for Xiarhos at Tomatoes Restaurant in Sandwich on Thursday night.

“I am confident that Steve is the right choice to keep delivering results for the people of Sandwich, Bourne, and Barnstable. I proudly endorse Steve Xiarhos for State Representative in the 5th Barnstable District,” Polito said.

In announcing her endorsement, the former Lieutenant Governor praised Xiarhos for his ability to work in a bipartisan manner to get important projects done for the people of the 5th Barnstable District. “As Lieutenant Governor, I had the privilege of collaborating with Steve Xiarhos on initiatives to make Cape Cod a better place to live, work, and raise a family,” Polito said. She continued, “Together, we addressed many local issues where Steve played a key role in bridging the gap between state and local officials, ensuring critical projects moved forward. He was a trusted partner in our administration, and I greatly appreciated having him in the Legislature. For example, during his first term as a Representative, Steve successfully worked across party lines and united legislators to pass Nero’s law—a remarkable and rare accomplishment in today’s political landscape. It speaks volumes about Steve’s character and leadership.”

Polito also praised Xiarhos for his work on behalf of public safety and veterans issues. “I’ve also known Steve for years through his advocacy for veterans as a Gold Star father and his distinguished law enforcement career,” Polito said. “I am continually impressed by his genuine compassion for everyone he encounters and the unwavering energy he brings to every task he undertakes.”

Xiarhos thanked Polito for her endorsement, saying, “Karyn Polito was a terrific Lieutenant Governor for our state for many years, and it was my honor to have been able to work with her. She was always there for our district whenever we needed her, ready to serve as a trusted partner and a resource for us with anything we asked the state to provide. I am honored and humbled by her endorsement of my candidacy and I very much appreciate her kind words of support.”

Polito’s endorsement is the latest in a series of recent endorsements announced by the Xiarhos campaign. Noteworthy recent endorsements include:

  • Former Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito
  • MA & Northern New England Laborers’ District Council (LIUNA)
  • The Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts
  • The State Police Association of Massachusetts PAC
  • Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association
  • Massachusetts Coalition of Police
  • The New England Police Benevolent Association
  • Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph McDonald
  • Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association
  • The Sandwich Police Association
  • Joint Base Cape Cod Fire Fighters Local S-28
  • The Bourne Republican Town Committee
  • The Sandwich Republican Town Committee

Xiarhos says his campaign has received and plans to continue announcing several additional endorsements in coming weeks.

Steve Xiarhos has served as State Representative for the 5th Barnstable District on Cape Cod since 2021. The district currently includes the Town of Sandwich and portions of the Towns of Barnstable (Precincts 10, 11, and 12) and Bourne (Precincts 1, 2, 3, 5A, and 7). More information about Steve Xiarhos and his candidacy is available online at www.XiarhosForRep.com.

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MA & Northern New England Laborers’ District Council Endorses Steve Xiarhos for State Rep.

August 29, 2024

BARNSTABLE, Mass. – Steve Xiarhos has officially received the endorsement of The Massachusetts and Northern New England Laborers’ District Council (a constituent body of the New England Region of the Laborers International Union of North America, “LIUNA”), in his campaign for re-election as State Representative in the 5th Barnstable District.

According to a statement by Joseph Bonfiglio, LIUNA District Council Business Manager, “Rep. Xiarhos is well-acquainted with the challenges faced by working families and tirelessly fights to improve their lives. We know that he doesn’t let up when it comes to advocating for workers and we appreciate partnering with him on Beacon Hill and in his District to deliver for LIUNA members and our communities.”

The Massachusetts and Northern New England Laborers’ District Council is one of seven District Councils making up the New England Region of the Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA). The District Council’s 30 affiliated local unions are proud to serve and represent over 20,000 hard working men and women across the Northeast. Members of the Council’s affiliated construction unions build the homes, offices, roads, bridges, tunnels, highways and energy infrastructure that Massachusetts depends on. Meanwhile, members of affiliated public sector unions keep municipal governments, housing authorities, hospitals, schools, and cafeterias running year-round.

“It is my distinct honor to be endorsed by the Massachusetts and Northern New England Laborers’ District Council in my campaign for re-election as State Representative,” Steve Xiarhos said. “As a former police officer I myself was a member of a labor union for many years. I respect the importance of organized labor for making sure working men and women earn decent wages so they can support their families, that they have adequate insurance and other benefits to protect them, and that there are sufficient safety measures in-place to keep them safe and secure on the job. I stand together with working men and women here on Cape Cod and it’s my honor to support them on Beacon Hill as their State Representative.”

The endorsement is the latest in a series of recent endorsements announced by the Xiarhos campaign. Noteworthy recent endorsements include:

  • MA & Northern New England Laborers’ District Council (LIUNA)
  • The Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts
  • The State Police Association of Massachusetts PAC
  • Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association
  • Massachusetts Coalition of Police
  • The New England Police Benevolent Association
  • Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph McDonald
  • Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association
  • The Sandwich Police Association
  • Joint Base Cape Cod Fire Fighters Local S-28
  • The Bourne Republican Town Committee
  • The Sandwich Republican Town Committee

Xiarhos says his campaign has received and plans to continue announcing several additional endorsements in coming weeks.

Steve Xiarhos has served as State Representative for the 5th Barnstable District on Cape Cod since 2021. The district currently includes the Town of Sandwich and portions of the Towns of Barnstable (Precincts 10, 11, and 12) and Bourne (Precincts 1, 2, 3, 5A, and 7). More information about Steve Xiarhos and his candidacy is available online at www.XiarhosForRep.com.

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THANKFULAnother great day with wonderful people out on the campaign trail in and around our great Fightin’ 5th District, covering Barnstable, Bourne, and Sandwich!Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts, ideas, support—and even some Candy! Proud to represent and work for such an incredible community!Thank you all!🇺🇸😊🎃👏🏻#RepX #Fightin5th #PeoplesRep #Barnstable #Bourne #Sandwich #ReElectRepX #Vote2024 ... See MoreSee Less
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