Michael Lachenmeyer
@mglach.bsky.social
Candidate for State Representative in the 12th Hampden District of Massachusetts. Running on government transparency, universal healthcare, and economic justice.
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Tonight, @mglach.bsky.social, who is challenging Angelo Puppolo for the #12thHampden Dem nomination, held his kickoff tonight. Instead of "cheese" those attending said "Fire Puppolo." #mapoli
November 15, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Tonight, @mglach.bsky.social, who is challenging Angelo Puppolo for the #12thHampden Dem nomination, held his kickoff tonight. Instead of "cheese" those attending said "Fire Puppolo." #mapoli
It was awesome attending the candidate's night in Springfield today! I enjoyed meeting folks and listening to some great questions and answers. I am also very grateful to Jon Weissman for inviting me to speak to his Western Mass Medicare for All Group tonight. I am proud to be an advocate for…
August 28, 2025 at 1:26 AM
It was awesome attending the candidate's night in Springfield today! I enjoyed meeting folks and listening to some great questions and answers. I am also very grateful to Jon Weissman for inviting me to speak to his Western Mass Medicare for All Group tonight. I am proud to be an advocate for…
Another busy week down!
Between attending the Feline Fun Day in Monson to helping at the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen in Springfield on to attending a talk on cults and deradicalization by Dr. Steven Hassan, sponsored by Defending Democracy in Hampden County, I am inspired by how many…
Between attending the Feline Fun Day in Monson to helping at the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen in Springfield on to attending a talk on cults and deradicalization by Dr. Steven Hassan, sponsored by Defending Democracy in Hampden County, I am inspired by how many…
August 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Another busy week down!
Between attending the Feline Fun Day in Monson to helping at the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen in Springfield on to attending a talk on cults and deradicalization by Dr. Steven Hassan, sponsored by Defending Democracy in Hampden County, I am inspired by how many…
Between attending the Feline Fun Day in Monson to helping at the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen in Springfield on to attending a talk on cults and deradicalization by Dr. Steven Hassan, sponsored by Defending Democracy in Hampden County, I am inspired by how many…
This past week, I interviewed Carol Berger, who helps organize weekly anti-Trump protests here in East Longmeadow. If you'd like to join them, visit ddhc.us and join their newsletter or stop by the East Longmeadow Library on Saturdays 10-11am. #mapoli #EastLongmeadowma
August 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM
This past week, I interviewed Carol Berger, who helps organize weekly anti-Trump protests here in East Longmeadow. If you'd like to join them, visit ddhc.us and join their newsletter or stop by the East Longmeadow Library on Saturdays 10-11am. #mapoli #EastLongmeadowma
Healthcare is a human right, and yet right now, Medicare and Medicaid are under attack. Millions of people, including people right here in Massachusetts, are at risk.
That’s why we need to act now.
Massachusetts can set an example for the nation by passing H.1405, a universal healthcare bill…
That’s why we need to act now.
Massachusetts can set an example for the nation by passing H.1405, a universal healthcare bill…
August 1, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Healthcare is a human right, and yet right now, Medicare and Medicaid are under attack. Millions of people, including people right here in Massachusetts, are at risk.
That’s why we need to act now.
Massachusetts can set an example for the nation by passing H.1405, a universal healthcare bill…
That’s why we need to act now.
Massachusetts can set an example for the nation by passing H.1405, a universal healthcare bill…
I'm honored to share that 100 people have stepped up to support this campaign.
Every contribution represents more than just financial support. It's a vote of confidence. I'm deeply grateful for your trust and belief in what we are building here.
Every contribution represents more than just financial support. It's a vote of confidence. I'm deeply grateful for your trust and belief in what we are building here.
July 31, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I'm honored to share that 100 people have stepped up to support this campaign.
Every contribution represents more than just financial support. It's a vote of confidence. I'm deeply grateful for your trust and belief in what we are building here.
Every contribution represents more than just financial support. It's a vote of confidence. I'm deeply grateful for your trust and belief in what we are building here.
Stopped by Rooster's Chicken and Waffles in Wilbraham for the first time this weekend. It was a great meal and I especially recommend the banana pudding. They're also the only halal restaurant in Wilbraham that I know of. Be sure to check them out and #eatlocal.
July 30, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Stopped by Rooster's Chicken and Waffles in Wilbraham for the first time this weekend. It was a great meal and I especially recommend the banana pudding. They're also the only halal restaurant in Wilbraham that I know of. Be sure to check them out and #eatlocal.
Attended the East Longmeadow Farmers Market today and got to meet with some of the vendors. Loved seeing the vibrancy on display there. Also attended anti-Trump protests in East Longmeadow and Monson. All praise to the organizers!
#eastlongmeadowma #monson 🚜
#eastlongmeadowma #monson 🚜
July 20, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Attended the East Longmeadow Farmers Market today and got to meet with some of the vendors. Loved seeing the vibrancy on display there. Also attended anti-Trump protests in East Longmeadow and Monson. All praise to the organizers!
#eastlongmeadowma #monson 🚜
#eastlongmeadowma #monson 🚜
"The twin House and Senate Committees on Intergovernmental Affairs are both tasked to "identify federal funding opportunities for the Commonwealth,” according to the Legislature’s 2023-24 Committee Book. But in response to questions from the Globe, the chairs of the committees — Montigny in… (1/)
July 18, 2025 at 11:43 PM
"The twin House and Senate Committees on Intergovernmental Affairs are both tasked to "identify federal funding opportunities for the Commonwealth,” according to the Legislature’s 2023-24 Committee Book. But in response to questions from the Globe, the chairs of the committees — Montigny in… (1/)
Happy Rural Transit Day! 🚌
Today, we celebrate:
🚍 The renewal of fare-free PVTA bus rides through June 2026!
💪The union bus drivers, mechanics, and administrators who make the PVTA possible!
👨👩👧👦 The approximately 8 million rides given by the PVTA every year!
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Today, we celebrate:
🚍 The renewal of fare-free PVTA bus rides through June 2026!
💪The union bus drivers, mechanics, and administrators who make the PVTA possible!
👨👩👧👦 The approximately 8 million rides given by the PVTA every year!
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July 16, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Happy Rural Transit Day! 🚌
Today, we celebrate:
🚍 The renewal of fare-free PVTA bus rides through June 2026!
💪The union bus drivers, mechanics, and administrators who make the PVTA possible!
👨👩👧👦 The approximately 8 million rides given by the PVTA every year!
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Today, we celebrate:
🚍 The renewal of fare-free PVTA bus rides through June 2026!
💪The union bus drivers, mechanics, and administrators who make the PVTA possible!
👨👩👧👦 The approximately 8 million rides given by the PVTA every year!
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Another great day on the campaign trail! I started the day in Springfield at a Defending Democracy in Hampden County event, then I went to Monson for a weekly protest organized by two residents. 💙 They said it's the biggest turnout they've had yet!
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July 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Another great day on the campaign trail! I started the day in Springfield at a Defending Democracy in Hampden County event, then I went to Monson for a weekly protest organized by two residents. 💙 They said it's the biggest turnout they've had yet!
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𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭s 📢
Sorry for the delay, but I wanted to share a quick campaign finance update with you!
As part of my commitment to meaningful transparency, I’m publicly posting our (Puppolo's and mine) monthly OCPF (Office of Campaign and Political Finance) reports, so that… (1/)
Sorry for the delay, but I wanted to share a quick campaign finance update with you!
As part of my commitment to meaningful transparency, I’m publicly posting our (Puppolo's and mine) monthly OCPF (Office of Campaign and Political Finance) reports, so that… (1/)
July 10, 2025 at 12:18 AM
𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭s 📢
Sorry for the delay, but I wanted to share a quick campaign finance update with you!
As part of my commitment to meaningful transparency, I’m publicly posting our (Puppolo's and mine) monthly OCPF (Office of Campaign and Political Finance) reports, so that… (1/)
Sorry for the delay, but I wanted to share a quick campaign finance update with you!
As part of my commitment to meaningful transparency, I’m publicly posting our (Puppolo's and mine) monthly OCPF (Office of Campaign and Political Finance) reports, so that… (1/)
MEDIA ADVISORY
Wilbraham, MA — State Representative Angelo Puppolo Jr. appears rattled by his first-ever Democratic primary challenger, Michael Lachenmeyer, a populist candidate from Wilbraham.
Shortly after purchasing a copy of the official voter file for the 12th Hampden District from the… (1/)
Wilbraham, MA — State Representative Angelo Puppolo Jr. appears rattled by his first-ever Democratic primary challenger, Michael Lachenmeyer, a populist candidate from Wilbraham.
Shortly after purchasing a copy of the official voter file for the 12th Hampden District from the… (1/)
July 8, 2025 at 5:58 PM
MEDIA ADVISORY
Wilbraham, MA — State Representative Angelo Puppolo Jr. appears rattled by his first-ever Democratic primary challenger, Michael Lachenmeyer, a populist candidate from Wilbraham.
Shortly after purchasing a copy of the official voter file for the 12th Hampden District from the… (1/)
Wilbraham, MA — State Representative Angelo Puppolo Jr. appears rattled by his first-ever Democratic primary challenger, Michael Lachenmeyer, a populist candidate from Wilbraham.
Shortly after purchasing a copy of the official voter file for the 12th Hampden District from the… (1/)
Today, the campaign continues! In the morning, I joined a stand-out in East Longmeadow, and in the early afternoon, I helped the activists of Defending Democracy in Hampden County with a postcard writing session at the East Forest Park Library. In both cases, it felt good to be standing… (1/)
July 6, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Today, the campaign continues! In the morning, I joined a stand-out in East Longmeadow, and in the early afternoon, I helped the activists of Defending Democracy in Hampden County with a postcard writing session at the East Forest Park Library. In both cases, it felt good to be standing… (1/)
Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸
As many of us gather with friends and family today, I've been reflecting on the ideals this country was founded on and how far we still have to go to realize them.
The Declaration of Independence reads:
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men… (1/)
As many of us gather with friends and family today, I've been reflecting on the ideals this country was founded on and how far we still have to go to realize them.
The Declaration of Independence reads:
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men… (1/)
July 4, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸
As many of us gather with friends and family today, I've been reflecting on the ideals this country was founded on and how far we still have to go to realize them.
The Declaration of Independence reads:
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men… (1/)
As many of us gather with friends and family today, I've been reflecting on the ideals this country was founded on and how far we still have to go to realize them.
The Declaration of Independence reads:
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men… (1/)
As Pride Month comes to a close, we must remember that freedom has never been bought with silence. It took days of fighting at Stonewall and years of organizing before and thereafter to create a movement capable of protecting LGBTQ+ rights in this country. (1/)
June 29, 2025 at 2:31 AM
As Pride Month comes to a close, we must remember that freedom has never been bought with silence. It took days of fighting at Stonewall and years of organizing before and thereafter to create a movement capable of protecting LGBTQ+ rights in this country. (1/)
It was an honor attending a #NoKings stand-out in Monson today. The organizers, seniors, including a couple in their 90s, have been protesting Trump outside of Monson's town hall every Saturday since April.
June 29, 2025 at 2:10 AM
It was an honor attending a #NoKings stand-out in Monson today. The organizers, seniors, including a couple in their 90s, have been protesting Trump outside of Monson's town hall every Saturday since April.
This morning, I had the pleasure of attending the grand opening of the Gurdon Bill skate park in Springfield. It is the first outdoor skate park ever built in the city. Its creation was not the product of a top-down effort, but rather came from the bottom up, with dozens of local activists… (1/)
June 27, 2025 at 1:14 AM
This morning, I had the pleasure of attending the grand opening of the Gurdon Bill skate park in Springfield. It is the first outdoor skate park ever built in the city. Its creation was not the product of a top-down effort, but rather came from the bottom up, with dozens of local activists… (1/)
THANK YOU! 🎉
In just our first week, here’s what we’ve accomplished:
📈 10,000+ views across our social media accounts!
🤝 25 donors stepped up
💰 $7,225 raised for the campaign!
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In just our first week, here’s what we’ve accomplished:
📈 10,000+ views across our social media accounts!
🤝 25 donors stepped up
💰 $7,225 raised for the campaign!
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June 26, 2025 at 12:33 AM
THANK YOU! 🎉
In just our first week, here’s what we’ve accomplished:
📈 10,000+ views across our social media accounts!
🤝 25 donors stepped up
💰 $7,225 raised for the campaign!
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In just our first week, here’s what we’ve accomplished:
📈 10,000+ views across our social media accounts!
🤝 25 donors stepped up
💰 $7,225 raised for the campaign!
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I want to give special thanks to several volunteers for helping me make and translate these videos. This campaign would not be possible as it is without their contributions. — Michael 🦋
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June 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I want to give special thanks to several volunteers for helping me make and translate these videos. This campaign would not be possible as it is without their contributions. — Michael 🦋
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Reposted by Michael Lachenmeyer
Here are the 128 House Democrats who voted to table (kill) the Rep. Al Green D-TX impeachment resolution against President Trump over the Iran attacks.
June 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Here are the 128 House Democrats who voted to table (kill) the Rep. Al Green D-TX impeachment resolution against President Trump over the Iran attacks.
On June 16th, I announced that I'm running to be the next State Representative of the 12th Hampden District of Massachusetts.
As an educator, organizer, avid proponent of progressive politics, and a dedicated opponent of Donald Trump, I believe our community needs change. 🧵 (1/9)
As an educator, organizer, avid proponent of progressive politics, and a dedicated opponent of Donald Trump, I believe our community needs change. 🧵 (1/9)
June 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
On June 16th, I announced that I'm running to be the next State Representative of the 12th Hampden District of Massachusetts.
As an educator, organizer, avid proponent of progressive politics, and a dedicated opponent of Donald Trump, I believe our community needs change. 🧵 (1/9)
As an educator, organizer, avid proponent of progressive politics, and a dedicated opponent of Donald Trump, I believe our community needs change. 🧵 (1/9)
Reposted by Michael Lachenmeyer
We passed a bill in committee yesterday that felonizes elected officials if they vote against Trump’s immigration policy. Let that sink in. Duly elected officials will go to jail- will have a criminal record- if they do not vote for and support Trump’s policies.
January 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
We passed a bill in committee yesterday that felonizes elected officials if they vote against Trump’s immigration policy. Let that sink in. Duly elected officials will go to jail- will have a criminal record- if they do not vote for and support Trump’s policies.
Reposted by Michael Lachenmeyer
ICE agents may come to your home looking for you or a loved one. They will try a number of tricks to get you to open the door. This video will help you understand what your rights are if ICE agents come to your home.
www.aclu.org/we-have-rights
www.aclu.org/we-have-rights
We Have Rights | American Civil Liberties Union
www.aclu.org
January 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
ICE agents may come to your home looking for you or a loved one. They will try a number of tricks to get you to open the door. This video will help you understand what your rights are if ICE agents come to your home.
www.aclu.org/we-have-rights
www.aclu.org/we-have-rights