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<h2>Persis shows up for us</h2>Persis has spent her career fighting to ensure powerful institutions—whether it’s the federal government or national corporations—are accountable to the people. Persis is a social worker and a legal aid attorney; she has over a decade of experience directly representing low-income families in the Greater Boston area. She has spearheaded multiple successful lawsuits against the federal government and big banks to protect working families from exploitation, and led national coalitions of civil rights, labor, veteran, and consumer advocates to drive policy change improving the lives of millions of students and consumers.Outside the courtroom, Persis is a leader—in her church, in her children’s school, and across her community. Persis makes change with creative energy and a collaborative spirit to build up the organizations that make these neighborhoods our home.<ul><li>During COVID, Persis steadily carved a path forward for her church, ensuring that members could maintain a sense of community while staying safe.&nbsp;</li><li>As a parent council leader, Persis fought to ensure that every student has the resources they need to succeed in the Boston Public School system, from helping to address food insecurity during COVID, to fundraising to ensure students had access to first class science software, to organizing community meetings with school and local officials to give parents an opportunity to learn about our communities’ response to threats from ICE.&nbsp;</li><li>As a community organizer, Persis educated voters on the power of ranked choice voting as a means to increase participation and amplify voices in our democracy. Persis continues to fight tirelessly to create opportunities for real people without corporate slush funds to run for office, and to improve our election system to better reflect the will of the people.&nbsp;</li></ul>Persis doesn’t just talk about participation and inclusion—she embodies it.Let’s build a government that works for us!

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<h2>About Persis</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/44ae79cc-7ffc-4c15-9faf-edca597c8442/66c0f301-09c7-49da-be3c-f1287c4005a6/66c0f301-09c7-49da-be3c-f1287c4005a6.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C3646%2C5469&amp;w=1500" alt="Persis Yu standing on a business street in Roslindale" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"><h3>Persis Yu is running for State Senate because families need a champion who will put people before corporate profits and safeguard our democracy from authoritarian threats.</h3>The daughter of an immigrant who fled fascism, long-time Hyde Park resident Persis knows firsthand the dangers of government corruption, repression, and economic insecurity. She has seen how fear and scarcity are weaponized to divide communities, and she's determined to ensure that Massachusetts remains a beacon of freedom, opportunity, and justice. As a parent of two Boston Public School kids, she'll fight for the families of Boston, Dedham, Norwood, Walpole, and Westwood to secure a future for our children where they will not just survive, but thrive.For nearly two decades, Persis has been one of the nation’s fiercest advocates for families, workers, and consumers. She has taken on the biggest banks, loan servicers, and even multiple presidential administrations—suing Betsy DeVos, Linda McMahon, Bank of America, and MOHELA when they hurt consumers. Her strategic, bold, and innovative policymaking has already transformed millions of lives: she designed key pieces of the Biden Administration’s SAVE plan, fought for loan forgiveness that has cancelled nearly $200 billion in debts, and won critical protections for veterans, teachers, and working families. Where others have settled for half-measures, Persis has relentlessly pursued the end goal—economic justice and freedom from debt.Persis is a diplomatic, compassionate, and action-oriented leader. As a social worker and an attorney, she builds unlikely coalitions, brings communities together across differences, and turns bold ideas into real-world solutions. As a working parent active in her children’s school council, she understands the day-to-day challenges families face—whether it’s affording childcare, paying medical bills, or navigating underfunded schools. Her campaign is rooted in the belief that true democracy starts at home. That means affordable housing, universal childcare, strong public schools, environmental justice, reproductive justice, and a fair economy where families—not billionaires—come first. In the State Senate, Persis will be the bold, strategic leader families need to secure a thriving, joyful future for the next generation.

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The Trump Administration’s escalation of this forever war means that a crisis happening halfway around the world lands directly on our kitchen tables. We have to fight back.

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March 11, 2026This week, I got an email from my heating oil company.It started with "To Our Loyal Customers" — and my stomach dropped before I even read the rest.They were writing to tell me that because of the conflict involving Iran and global energy markets, the cost of heating oil is going up. Again.The company was apologetic. They said the price increases are "truly out of our control." And honestly? I believe them.&nbsp;The Trump Administration’s escalation of this forever war means that a crisis happening halfway around the world lands directly on our kitchen tables. It means the cost of keeping our families warm — a basic human necessity — can spike overnight, through no fault of our own, with no warning and no relief in sight.But this isn't just about oil. This is about a system that leaves working families exposed and vulnerable to every shock, every conflict, every corporate decision made thousands of miles away — while the people who are supposed to represent us in the State Senate do nothing.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/44ae79cc-7ffc-4c15-9faf-edca597c8442/255c5f71-2462-408d-97f4-5da28c6d0346/255c5f71-2462-408d-97f4-5da28c6d0346.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C55%2C1183%2C624&amp;w=1500" alt="Compilation of news headlines about gas prices" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="32.5" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">I believe democracy starts at home. It starts with whether you can afford to heat that home, pay the mortgage, cover childcare, and still have something left over at the end of the month. When families are stretched to the breaking point, democracy itself is weakened. And right now, too many families in our district are being pushed to that breaking point.Fortunately, I know how these systems work. And I know how to fight back.Massachusetts is one of the most expensive states in the country to live in. But we can change that.&nbsp;In the State Senate, I will fight for:<ul><li>Energy relief for families: expanding access to clean, affordable home energy and breaking our dependence on volatile fossil fuel markets.</li><li>Real cost-of-living solutions: affordable housing, universal childcare, and a fair economy where families, not billionaires, come first.</li><li>Corporate accountability: holding the banks, lenders, and energy companies that profit at families' expense to account.</li></ul>But I can't do any of this without you. I need your help. Together, we can turn anger into action.<h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/persis-yu-1?refcode=email&amp;amount=100" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join the fight! </a></h2>Democracy starts at home. Let's make sure every family in this district can afford theirs.For all of us,&nbsp;Persis YuCandidate for State SenateP.S. Our next OCPF filing deadline is just weeks away. The number we report will be the first public measure of this campaign's strength. Please donate today — even a small amount makes a real difference. <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/persis-yu-1?refcode=email&amp;amount=25">Donate now!</a>

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June 22, 2026 | Hyde Park, MA — State Senate Candidate, Persis Yu, announced that she has secured the endorsement of Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts and Reproductive Equity Now (formerly NARAL), the two largest reproductive rights organizations in Massachusetts. Persis is challenging long-time incumbent Mike Rush, who has not faced a challenger in more than a decade and who has a history of voting against reproductive rights.&nbsp; “Massachusetts has always led the nation in protecting a woman’s right to choose. With Roe gone, leadership on Beacon Hill matters more than ever,” said State Senate Candidate Persis Yu. “I’ve spent nearly twenty years fighting so working families aren’t priced out of what they need, and that’s exactly what reproductive freedom comes down to: whether care is something every family can actually reach and afford. To have both Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund and Reproductive Equity Now is an honor and a promise: I will never stop fighting to keep reproductive freedom real, accessible, and affordable across the Commonwealth, and to show the rest of the country what’s possible when we do.” “At a time when federal attacks on Planned Parenthood health centers, patients, and providers have skyrocketed, state-level leadership and action matters as we seek to ensure Massachusetts remains a beacon for reproductive freedom and a safe place for people of all identities to live and access care,” said Dominique Lee, President of the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts. “The Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund is proud to endorse Persis Yu, a community-driven leader who will fight for every person’s right to make decisions about their health, body, and future.” While Trump was dismantling Roe, State Senator Rush voted against ensuring and expanding access to reproductive healthcare here in Massachusetts. Specifically:&nbsp;<ul><li>Rush voted against the <a href="https://malegislature.gov/RollCall/191/senateRollCall291.pdf">Roe Act</a>, which provides access to reproductive health services.</li><li>Rush voted <a href="https://malegislature.gov/RollCall/191/senateRollCall372.pdf">against</a> the right to non-interference in access to reproductive health care.</li><li>Rush <a href="https://malegislature.gov/RollCall/191/SenateRollCall20.pdf">skipped out </a>on the vote to protect funding for clinics that offer abortion services.&nbsp;</li><li>Rush has previously received a <a href="https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/35666/mike-rush">0% rating</a> from Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund and NARAL.&nbsp; </li></ul>In contrast, Persis has pledged to:&nbsp;<ul><li>Keep abortion legal and accessible under state law.</li><li>Defend our doctors, nurses, and patients from out-of-state attacks and hostile litigation.</li><li>Make reproductive and gender-affirming care something every family can access and afford.</li></ul>Earlier this month, Persis challenged Rush to a series of debates, noting that candidates have an obligation to educate and inform the people of the district about their positions on the issues that affect their everyday lives, such as reproductive healthcare. Persis believes that robust and informed engagement is critical to a vibrant and healthy democracy so that voters can learn the candidates’ positions on critical issues such as reproductive rights, and other issues that affect their everyday lives. Rush has not responded to Persis’s request. Background: Persis launched her campaign for the Massachusetts State Senate seat representing Norfolk and Suffolk in October 2025. As a State Senator, Persis pledges to fight for the families in Boston, Dedham, Norwood, Walpole, and Westwood to build a fair economy where families—not billionaires—come first.&nbsp; Across her decades-long career as a social worker and attorney standing up for the most vulnerable people in Massachusetts and across the country, Persis has sued big banks, tech companies, debt collectors, airlines, and the Trump Administration on behalf of families, workers, and labor unions. Her advocacy on behalf of people with student debt led President Biden to deliver more than $200 billion in debt relief to 5 million people across the country—including nearly $3 billion dollars in debt relief to nearly 70,000 people in Massachusetts. Persis has also received endorsements from Mass Alliance, Progressive Massachusetts, Progressive West Roxbury/Roslindale, JP Progressives, and the New England Chinese American Alliance, along with a slate of local elected officials from the towns in the district.&nbsp; Further reading: <ul><li><a href="https://www.electpersis.com/news/race-heats-up?source=5a9831b3-ea16-4f26-9383-4591b363e759">Race Heats Up as Persis Yu Picks Up First Set of Endorsements from Town Officials Across District</a></li><li><a href="https://insidenorwood.com/senator-mike-rush-stonewalls-challenger-persis-yus-invitation-to-a-debate/">Senator Mike Rush stonewalls challenger Persis Yu’s invitation to a debate</a></li><li><a href="https://massterlist.com/p/legislators-opposition-is-light-here-s-a-look-at-three-senate-races">Legislators’ opposition is light. Here’s a look at three Senate races</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bulletinnewspapers.com/article/west-roxbury-business-professional-association-welcomes-persis-yu">WRBPA welcomes Persis Yu</a></li><li><a href="https://westwoodminute.town.news/g/westwood-ma/n/374919/september-state-senator-mike-rush-has-opponent-first-time-years">State Sen. Mike Rush Faces First Challenger in Years for Norfolk-Suffolk Race</a></li><li><a href="https://flipsidenews.net/hyde-park-candidate-challenging-sen-mike-rush/">Hyde Park candidate challenging Sen. Mike Rush</a></li><li><a href="https://www.electpersis.com/news/persis-yu-launches-campaign?source=5a9831b3-ea16-4f26-9383-4591b363e759">Persis Yu Launches Campaign</a></li></ul>

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Persis Yu filed a lawsuit Monday on behalf of the cities of Albuquerque, N.M., Boston, Chicago and San Francisco, and also includes the nation's two largest teachers unions and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, comes less than a week after the U.S. Department of Education published a rule change to PSLF.-WBUR

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Join Team Persis for pizza in the park at the Disabled American Veterans Memorial Park on Thursday, June 18th! Bring the kids, grab a slice, and talk to Persis about the issues that are important to you!RSVP: <a href="https://bit.ly/PizzaPark?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbWFuSmo4OEgxYlBmMUlUTHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4qLk7Hk7PZ-2zcy4Bgo_HGZhz6e27RWr7_-KlmyHudcAYVR6cZmzrNMEV1vQ_aem_7Grgr6LKvUjjcWT568LkIg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">bit.ly/PizzaPark</a>

Pizza in the Park with Persis

&nbsp;“Schools are struggling,” says Persis Yu, the Boston-based deputy executive director of the Student Borrower Protection Center. What’s striking, she says, is “the willingness of schools to basically sell their own name to these for-profit companies — or nonprofits, at least in name or in tax status.”-Boston Globe

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Weekend of Action! Canvassing in Westwood 

June 1, 2026 | Hyde Park, MA — With fewer than 100 days left before the September 1st Democratic primary, State Senate candidate Persis Yu called on incumbent Mike Rush to join her in a series of debates to allow voters a chance to hear the candidates speak on critical issues facing the district. Rush has not held a town hall meeting in the district in years, and has not faced a challenger in more than a decade.&nbsp;In her letter, Persis writes: “With the election fewer than 100 days away and urgent issues facing families in the Norfolk and Suffolk district, we have an obligation to educate and inform the people of our district about our positions on the issues that affect their everyday lives. I’m sure that you will agree that robust and informed engagement is critical to a vibrant and healthy democracy.&nbsp;“To that end, I am writing to invite you to participate in no fewer than 3 debates over the next few months.”Persis calls on the Senator to agree to at least three debates, with open questions from the audience, with the first set to happen prior to the end of June.Link to full letter: <a href="https://www.electpersis.com/debate-invitation-to-mike-rush.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">https://www.electpersis.com/debate-invitation-to-mike-rush.pdf</a> Background:Persis launched her campaign for the Massachusetts State Senate seat representing Norfolk and Suffolk in October 2025. As a State Senator, Persis pledges to fight for the families in Boston, Dedham, Norwood, Walpole, and Westwood to build a fair economy where families—not billionaires—come first.&nbsp; Across her decades-long career as a social worker and attorney standing up for the most vulnerable people in Massachusetts and across the country, Persis has sued big banks, tech companies, debt collectors, airlines, and the Trump Administration on behalf of families, workers, and labor unions. Her advocacy on behalf of people with student debt led President Biden to deliver more than $200 billion in debt relief to 5 million people across the country—including nearly $3 billion dollars in debt relief to nearly 70,000 people in Massachusetts.Further Reading: <ul><li><a href="https://www.electpersis.com/news/persis-yu-launches-campaign?source=5a9831b3-ea16-4f26-9383-4591b363e759">Persis Yu Launches Campaign</a></li><li><a href="https://flipsidenews.net/hyde-park-candidate-challenging-sen-mike-rush/">Hyde Park candidate challenging Sen. Mike Rush</a></li><li><a href="https://westwoodminute.town.news/g/westwood-ma/n/374919/september-state-senator-mike-rush-has-opponent-first-time-years">State Sen. Mike Rush Faces First Challenger in Years for Norfolk-Suffolk Race</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bulletinnewspapers.com/article/west-roxbury-business-professional-association-welcomes-persis-yu">WRBPA welcomes Persis Yu</a> </li></ul>

With fewer than 100 days left before the September 1st Democratic primary, State Senate candidate Persis Yu called on incumbent Mike Rush to join her in a series of debates to allow voters a chance to hear the candidates speak on critical issues facing the district. Rush has not held a town hall meeting in the district in years, and has not faced a challenger in more than a decade. 

State Senate Challenger Persis Yu Invites Long-Time Incumbent Mike Rush to Series of Debates

Team Persis will be attending the Dedham Juneteenth Celebration in order to engage voters and community members.

Dedham Juneteenth Celebration

Canvass Shift 1

Join us for our first canvass launch! We will be providing onsite training for those who have never done voter outreach before. There will be two shifts: 10am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pmSign up for a specific shift: <a href="https://secure.ngpvan.com/cbkp3Nz3-0qO-l7bKikZVA2">https://secure.ngpvan.com/cbkp3Nz3-0qO-l7bKikZVA2</a>

Day of Action - Shift 1

Join us for our first canvass launch! We will be providing onsite training for those who have never done voter outreach before. There will be two shifts: 10am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pmSign up: <a href="https://secure.ngpvan.com/cbkp3Nz3-0qO-l7bKikZVA2">https://secure.ngpvan.com/cbkp3Nz3-0qO-l7bKikZVA2</a>

Day of Action

Chat with voters and help them learn about Persis!&nbsp;

Weekend of Action! Canvassing in Hyde Park

For Immediate Release: October 7, 2025 Press contact: <a href="mailto:press@electpersis.com">press@electpersis.com</a>Kreyòl ayisyen anba a; 以下是海地克里奥尔语<h2 style="text-align: center">Persis Yu, Hyde Park Attorney, Advocate, Community Leader, and Boston Public School Mom, Launches Campaign for State Senate</h2>Yu is running to represent Boston, Dedham, Norwood, Walpole, and Westwood; pledges to fight for a bold vision of a Massachusetts where families—not corporations or billionaires—come first.October 7, 2025 | Hyde Park, MA — Today, Hyde Park attorney, advocate, and community leader Persis Yu launched a campaign for the Massachusetts State Senate seat representing Norfolk and Suffolk. As a State Senator, Yu pledges to fight for the families in Boston, Dedham, Norwood, Walpole, and Westwood to build a fair economy where families—not billionaires—come first.“As a working mom raising two Boston public school students, I know the economics of raising a family no longer work. While housing, childcare, and groceries get more expensive, Trump is selling out our families to billionaires and big corporations,” said Massachusetts State Senate Candidate Persis Yu. “As the daughter of an immigrant who escaped fascism, freedom and democracy are not just abstract ideals. I understand the stakes for our neighbors and our community in Trump’s idea of America. But true democracy starts at home. Families in our district deserve a champion who will fight for a future for our children where they will not just survive, but thrive.”Across her decades-long career as a social worker and attorney standing up for the most vulnerable people in Massachusetts and across the country, Persis has sued big banks, tech companies, debt collectors, airlines, and Donald Trump’s Department of Education on behalf of families, workers, and labor unions. Her advocacy on behalf of people with student debt led President Biden to deliver more than $200 billion in debt relief to 5 million people across the country—including nearly $3 billion dollars in debt relief to nearly <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/15/map-where-bidens-student-loan-forgiveness-went.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">70,000 people in Massachusetts</a>.“As a veteran, I value leaders who put people first—and Persis Yu has done that her entire career. She has spent years standing up for working families and making sure systems work the way they’re supposed to,” said Patrick Campbell, U.S. Army Veteran &amp; Consumer Advocate. “Persis is a leader who combines deep expertise with a genuine commitment to service, and she’s never afraid to roll up her sleeves to get results. For veterans and all Massachusetts residents, she will be a strong and trusted voice on Beacon Hill.”“I know from personal experience how crippling student debt and abusive collection practices can be. When I felt like my student debt was a hopeless topic to address, Persis Yu stood up for me and fought to hold the systems accountable. Because of her relentless work, my hopes and dreams around education were rekindled and I reclaimed my educational future. My credit was repaired, increasing my score by over 60 points, and I was freed from the emotional burden of predatory lending systems,” said former client, Toneva M. “Working with Persis empowered me, and I gained knowledge and awareness of consumer rights. Persis pursued every avenue of possibility for solution with me and remained persistent to ensure I received the justice I deserve and that our laws promise. She didn’t stop fighting until all my student debt—over $84,000—was cancelled! Persis has always been a fearless and principled champion for families like mine, and I trust her to keep fighting for justice in our State Senate.”Outside the courtroom, the longtime Hyde Park resident and mom to two kids in the Boston Public Schools, Persis is a leader in her church, in her children’s school, and across her community.“Persis is a dedicated and effective community leader who shows up, rolls up her sleeves, and works to build a vibrant and robust community for the Grew’s families and staff,” said Ariana Sicairos-McCarthy, Roslindale resident, Boston Public School teacher, and Grew School Parent Council Co-Chair. “Through her work as an advocate and a lawyer, Persis has directly improved the lives of many of my fellow teachers—giving them the financial security to serve the students they love, while enjoying the economic freedom they deserve. Persis has the vision and the tenacity to protect our families at this moment. I am proud to support her for MA State Senate.”Persis promises to bring her decades of policy advocacy and expertise to fight for working families: meaning affordable housing, universal childcare, strong public schools, environmental justice, reproductive justice, and a fair economy.“Families and seniors in our district are struggling to keep up with the rising cost of groceries and health care, while corporate greed and political inertia has left our town in limbo, stretched thin, and without vital medical care,” said Kate Sibbing-Dunn, Norwood resident and former School Committee Member. “Persis is the bold leader we need to tackle the challenges working families in this district face. She has a fresh perspective and a long history of effective advocacy at the State Senate.”...Pou piblikasyon imedya: 5 oktòb 2025Kontak laprès: <a href="mailto:press@electpersis.com">press@electpersis.com</a>Persis Yu, ki se Avoka Hyde Park, Defansè, Lidè lominotè, ak manman ki gen pitit nan Lekòl Piblik Boston, lanse kanpay li pou l ka vin Senatè Eta aYu ap prezante tèt kòm kandida pou reprezante Boston, Dedham, Norwood, Walpole ak Westwood; li angaje l pou lite pou yon vizyon solid pou Massachusetts kote yo fè fanmi yo pase an premye, men pa sou antrepriz yo oswa milyadè yo.5 Oktòb 2025 | Hyde Park, MA — Jodi a, avoka, defansè, ak lidè kominotè Hyde Park, Persis Yu, lanse kanpay li pou l ka vin Senatè Eta Massachusetts ki reprezante Norfolk ak Suffolk. Kòm Senatè Eta a, Yu pwomèt pou l goumen pou fanmi yo nan Boston, Dedham, Norwood, Walpole, ak Westwood pou konstwi yon ekonomi ki jis kote yo fè fanmi yo pase an premye, men pa milyadè yo.“Antanke yon manman k ap travay ki ap leve de elèv ki nan lekòl piblik Boston, mwen konnen ekonomi pou leve yon fanmi pa mache ankò. Pandan kay, gadri ak manje ap vin pi chè, Trump ap vann fanmi nou yo bay milyadè ak gwo konpayi,” se sa kandida pou Senatè Eta Massachusetts, Persis Yu, te di. “Antanke pitit fi yon imigran ki te chape anba fachis, libète ak demokrasi pa sèlman lide abstrè. Mwen konprann sa ki anje pou vwazen nou yo ak kominote nou an nan vizyon Trump genyen pou Etazini. Men, demokrasi veritab la kòmanse anndan kay. Fanmi nan distri nou an merite yon chanpyon ki pral goumen pou yon lavni kote timoun nou yo pa sèlman siviv, men yo pral fleri.”Pandan plizyèn dizèn lane karyè li kòm travayè sosyal ak avoka ki te kanpe pou moun ki pi vilnerab nan Massachusetts ak atravè peyi a, Persis te pousuiv devan lajistis gwo bank, konpayi teknoloji, kolektè dèt, konpayi avyon ak Depatman Edikasyon Donald Trump lan pou defann fanmi, travayè, ak sendika. Angajman li pou defann moun ki gen dèt etidyan te pouse Prezidan Biden bay plis pase 200 milya dola nan soulajman dèt pou 5 milyon moun atravè peyi a, ki gen ladan prèske 3 milya dola nan soulajman dèt pou prèske <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/15/map-where-bidens-student-loan-forgiveness-went.html">70,000 moun nan Massachusetts</a>.“Antanke yon ansyen sòlda, mwen apresye lidè yo ki mete moun an premye, epi Persis Yu fè sa pandan tout karyè li. Li pase plizyè lane ap defann fanmi k ap travay epi asire sistèm yo mache jan yo dwe mache,” se sa Patrick Campbell, ansyen sòlda nan Lame Ameriken ak defansè konsomatè, te di. “Persis se yon lidè ki konbine gwo ekspètiz ak yon angajman sensè pou bay sèvis, epi li pa janm pè mete men nan travay pou jwenn rezilta. Pou ansyen sòlda ak tout rezidan Massachusetts, li pral yon vwa solid epi konfyab nan Beacon Hill.”“Mwen konnen, atravè eksperyans pèsonèl mwen, kijan dèt etidyan ak pratik koleksyon abizif ka kraze moun. Lè mwen te santi mwen te sanzespwa pou rezoud dèt etidyan mwen an, Persis Yu te leve kanpe pou mwen epi li te goumen pou fè sistèm yo pran responsablite yo. Poutèt li pa t janm kanpe nan travay li, espwa ak rèv mwen sou edikasyon te reviv, epi mwen te reprann avni edikasyon m. Yo te repare kredi m, nòt kredi m te monte plis pase 60 pwen, epi mwen te libere anba chay emosyonèl sistèm abizif pou prete lajan,” se sa Toneva M., yon ansyen kliyan, te di. “Travay ak Persis te ban m fòs, epi mwen te aprann dwa konsomatè yo. Persis te chèche tout chemen posib pou te ede m jwenn yon solisyon, epi li te rete pèsistan pou asire mwen jwenn jistis mwen merite ak sa lalwa pwomèt. Li pa t sispann goumen jiskaske yo te anile tout dèt etidyan mwen an ki te plis pase $84,000! Persis te toujou yon chanpyon ki gen anpil kouraj epi ki onèt pou fanmi tankou pa m nan, epi mwen mete konfyans mwen nan li pou l kontinye goumen pou jistis nan Sena Eta nou an.”Lè li pa nan tribinal, rezidan Hyde Park depi lontan an, ki se manman de timoun ki ale lekòl piblik Boston, se yon lidè nan legliz li, nan lekòl timoun li yo, epi nan tout kominote l la.“Persis se yon lidè kominotè ki devwe ak efikas, ki toujou prezan, mete men nan travay, epi angaje l pou konstwi yon kominote solid ak dinamik pou fanmi ak anplwaye Grew yo,” se sa Ariana Sicairos-McCarthy, rezidan Roslindale, pwofesè nan lekòl piblik Boston ak ko-prezidan Konsèy Paran Lekòl Grew la, te di. “Gras ak travay li kòm defansè ak avoka, Persis te amelyore dirèkteman lavi anpil nan kolèg pwofesè mwen yo. Li te bay yo sekirite finansye pou sèvi elèv yo renmen yo, pandan y ap jwi libète ekonomik yo merite a. Persis gen vizyon ak detèminasyon pou pwoteje fanmi nou yo kounye a. Mwen fyè dèske mwen sipòte li pou Senatè Eta Massachusetts la.” Persis pwomèt pou l envesti plizyè dizèn lane eksperyans li nan defans politik pou goumen pou fanmi k ap travay: sa vle di lojman abòdab, gadri pou tout moun, lekòl piblik solid, jistis anviwònmantal, jistis repwodiktif, ak yon ekonomi ki jis. “Fanmi ak granmoun aje nan distri nou an ap lite pou kenbe ritm ak ogmantasyon pri manje ak swen sante, pandan kipidite konpayi ak mank mouvman politik mete vil nou an nan yon sitiyasyon ensètitid, ak resous limite, san swen medikal esansyèl,” se sa Kate Sibbing-Dunn, rezidan Norwood ak manm Komite Lekòl la, te di. “Persis se lidè vanyan nou bezwen pou atake defi fanmi k ap travay yo ap fè fas nan distri sa a, pou pote yon vizyon fre ak yon istwa long nan defans efikas kont enterè pisan nan Sena Eta a.”...For Immediate Release: October 5, 2025 Press contact: <a href="mailto:press@electpersis.com">press@electpersis.com</a> Hyde Park律師、社區倡導者與波士頓公立學校學生母親 Persis Yu 宣布競選州參議員 Yu 將參選代表波士頓、 戴德姆(Dedham)、諾伍德(Norwood)、沃波爾(Walpole)及 韋斯特伍德(Westwood) 的麻州參議院席位，承諾讓麻州成爲一個以家庭爭取福利，而不是企業或億萬富翁為優先。 2025年10月5日｜麻州海德公園 (Hyde Park)— 今日，海德公園的律師、倡導者及社區領袖 Persis Yu 正式宣布參選麻薩諸塞州參議院，代表諾福克與薩福克地區。Yu 承諾將為波波士頓、 戴德姆(Dedham)、諾伍德(Norwood)、沃波爾(Walpole)及 韋斯特伍德(Westwood) 的家庭爭取，打造一個以家庭而非億萬富翁為優先的公平經濟。 「作為一位在職母親，養育兩名波士頓公立學校學生，我深知如今養家的經濟結構已經失衡。房價、托育與食物價格節節上升，而川普卻在將我們的家庭出賣給億萬富翁與大企業，」麻州參議員候選人 Persis Yu 表示。「身為逃離法西斯政權的移民之女，自由與民主對我而言並非抽象理念。我明白在川普的美國願景下，我們的鄰里與社區所面臨的風險。但真正的民主始於家庭。我們地區的家庭值得擁有一位為孩子未來奮戰的捍衛者，讓他們不僅得以生存，更能茁壯成長。」 在她數十年的職涯中，Persis 作為社工與律師，一直為麻州及全美最脆弱的群體發聲。她曾代表家庭、工人與工會，起訴大型銀行、科技公司、債務催收公司、航空公司以及川普時期的教育部。她為學貸借款人的倡導促使拜登總統推動超過2,000億美元的學貸減免，惠及全國500萬人，其中近7萬名麻州居民獲得約30億美元的減免。 「作為退伍軍人，我敬佩那些將人民放在首位的領導者，而 Persis Yu 一生皆是如此。她多年來為工薪家庭發聲，確保政府真正為人民運作，」美國陸軍退伍軍人暨消費者倡導者 Patrick Campbell 表示。「Persis 結合深厚的專業與真誠的服務精神，從不畏懼親力親為以取得成果。對退伍軍人以及所有麻州居民而言，她將是州議會中堅定而值得信賴的聲音。」 「我親身體會過學貸與不當催收的壓迫……」前客戶 Toneva M. 表示。「當我認為學貸問題讓我毫無希望時，Persis Yu 為我挺身而出，讓制度負起責任。她的努力讓我重燃對教育的希望，信用分數提高了超過60分，並脫離了掠奪性貸款帶來的心理重擔…… Persis 一直是像我這樣家庭的無畏與有原則的捍衛者，我相信她會在州參議院中繼續為正義奮鬥。」 在法庭之外，這位長期居住於海德公園（Hyde Park）、有兩名波士頓公立學校學生的母親，也是教會、學校及整個社區中的重要領袖。 「Persis 是一位全心投入且高效的社區領袖，她總是親力親為，致力打造充滿活力與凝聚力的社區，」羅斯林代爾（Roslindale） 居民、波士頓公立學校教師及 Grew 學校家長委員會共同主席 Ariana Sicairos-McCarthy 表示。「通過她的倡議與法律工作，Persis 直接改善了許多教師的生活，讓他們能在財務穩定下專注於學生，同時享有應得的經濟自由。她具備遠見與毅力，是當下保護我們家庭所需的領袖。我很自豪支持她競選麻州參議員。」 Persis 承諾將運用她數十年的政策倡議經驗與專業知識，為工薪家庭而戰：包括可負擔的房屋、普及的育兒服務、更強大的公立教育、環境正義、生育權正義，以及更公平的經濟。 「我們地區的家庭與長者正艱難應對日益高漲的食品與醫療費用……」Norwood 居民兼學校委員會成員 Kate Sibbing-Dunn 表示。「Persis 是我們所需的勇敢領袖，她能應對工薪家庭面臨的挑戰，並將她長久以來的政策經驗與對抗權勢的實績帶入州參議院。」

Yu is running to represent Boston, Dedham, Norwood, Walpole, and Westwood; pledges to fight for a bold vision of a Massachusetts where families—not corporations or billionaires—come first.

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