Meet Vanna

My name is Vanna Howard and I am a Democrat running for the 17th Middlesex District State Representative seat. I am running because I strongly feel the need to give back to a place which has been so good to me.

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Community Leaders Agree: We Trust Vanna Howard!

Vesna Nuon

Vesna Nuon

Lowell City Councilor

Vanna has the public service experience to advocate for the interests of her constituents and the life experience to meet any challenge head on.
Jim Wilde

Jim Wilde

Executive Director of the Merrimack Valley Housing Project

In my opinion, Vanna represents the best in what our community needs. Starting as a young immigrant from a war torn country, she has excelled in our country. She connects with people from all walks of life. She sees the big picture. She listens. She cares. She is seeking public office for the first time and for the right reasons. We are fortunate to have people like Vanna willing to serve in the public arena.
Lianna Kushi

Lianna Kushi

Executive Director and Co-founder of EforAll Lowell-Lawrence

Vanna Howard has been fighting for my daughters and all the women and girls in Lowell who need a voice. I am inspired by leaders like her. Let’s do all we can to get her to the state house!
John Drinkwater

John Drinkwater

Lowell City Councilor

Vanna not only has the strong commitment and work ethic needed to solve everyday problems for constituents, but the vision and great ideas to push for the bold policy changes we need.
Brian Martin

Brian Martin

Former Lowell City Manager, Former LHS Head of School

Vanna’s life experiences, her personal and professional integrity, and her passion and dedication for community service make her my choice for State Representative.
Niki Tsongas

Niki Tsongas

Former Member of Congress, Massachusetts 3rd Congressional District

Over our 12 years working together, Vanna distinguished herself as remarkably effective and trusted not only by her colleagues and me, but also by the thousands of people she helped over that time. I am confident that Vanna has the skillset, the deep community connections, and the compassion required to face our current challenges. I hope you will join me in voting for Vanna Howard on September 1st!
Lura Smith

Lura Smith

Founder, Lura Smith Fund; Former Assistant to President of Middlesex Community College

Vanna Howard leads with excellence and dignity while addressing economic, educational, public health, and housing challenges within our communities.

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