Case Study: Mike Connolly achieves victory over a longtime incumbent with NationBuilder

How a Cambridge progressive beat a 24-year incumbent

Mike Connolly, a Cambridge progressive, ran in 2016 to unseat a 24-year incumbent and bring a fresh voice to Beacon Hill. Facing a long-standing opponent, Connolly combined progressive endorsements and grassroots organizing with a NationBuilder-powered website and fundraising platform to amplify his campaign.

Using NationBuilder’s site and small-donor tools, Connolly raised about $47,000 from supporters, expanded his volunteer base, and translated endorsements into votes. NationBuilder’s platform helped drive the fundraising and outreach that enabled Mike Connolly to defeat the incumbent and win the state representative seat.

Mike Connolly

Mike Connolly

Mike Connolly