What do I do? I have my own federal law practice, working for 14 years as an advocate for families, children, entrepreneurs and small businesses. (more)

Who am I? I am the granddaughter of immigrants who came here to live the American dream, and I am a leader and expert in my field. (more)

Why am I running? I am running for the people of Massachusetts who work harder and harder each year but see a smaller and smaller piece of the pie. (more)

What will I do for the people of Massachusetts? I will be the real deal representative of the people, not the super-wealthy top 10% who already have more than their share of Congressional support. I will work for jobs, justice, and security in the Commonwealth. Review my Awards and Accomplishments. National award winner, expert and leader in immigration and nationality law. (more)

PRESS RELEASE

U.S. Senate Candidate Marisa DeFranco to 50 Attorneys General:
DO NOT Settle with Banks for Pittance

Any Attorney General who thinks $20 billion dollars is sufficient compensation for the crimes the big banks perpetrated against us and our economy needs to go back to a basic math class. Here are three numbers they need to learn, repeat, and memorize:
$700 billion.
9.1%.
20%.

We, the taxpayers bailed out the irresponsible and criminal banks to the tune of $700 billion, and that number does not even include the true cost, which Bloomberg News estimates at $12.8 trillion...

DeFranco Wins US Senate Democratic Candidates Straw Poll at North Quabbin Forum

... Immediately following the forum, a straw poll ballot was conducted which contained the names of each of the declared candidates, including the presumed front-runner, Elizabeth Warren.

The results were as follows:
DeFranco – 43.4% (23 votes)
Conroy - 28.3% (15 votes)
Warren - 18.9% (10 votes)
King - 9.4% ( 5 votes)

DeFranco makes it a race
by Peter Ubertaccio
May 16th, 2012

My favorite quote from a Senate candidate of late goes to Marisa DeFranco, who told the Globe, in response to concerns raised by some Democrats about her candidacy, "Do we just want to have an anointing? Don’t sell people on the fact there’s a democratic process and then whine that there is a primary."

This article was published on MassPoliticsProfs on May 16th, 2012.

The federal Secure Communities program
May 15th, 2012

The federal Secure Communities program was enacted statewide across Massachusetts today, despite objections from state and local officials who say the program unfairly targets immigrant communities. However, law enforcement officials say the program is overdue and will make Massachusetts safer. Fore more on the controversial program, Emily is joined by Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson and immigration attorney and Democratic Senate candidate Marisa DeFranco.

Watch the video.

This interview aired on WGBH on May 15th, 2012.

The State We’re In: US Senate Candidate Marisa DeFranco
May 11th, 2012

Marisa DeFranco, candidate for the Democratic nomination for the United States Senate, discusses her positions on key issues including job development, health care reform and Federal regulation of big banks and Wall Street.

Watch to Marisa's interview on WGBY Springfield.

This interview aired on WGBY on May 11th, 2012.

Marisa DeFranco Is Not Going Away
May 9th, 2012

WGBH - ... "I have been very clear about my jobs plan, about renewable energy, about single-payer health care and the voters should have a choice. I mean, if we don't want to have a primary, let's just forget pretending and go back to the smoke-filled rooms, have the party pick the candidate and that's that," she said...

DeFranco estimated her war chest at $42,000. It's a pittance compared to Warren's $11 million. But she said the race should be about issues, not money.