North Shore Middlesex North PAC
The NSMN PAC is dedicated to supporting Democratic-aligned candidates in upcoming municipal elections, the NSMN (North Shore Middlesex North) PAC, covering communities in the North Shore and Middlesex North counties of Massachusetts (District 6). We believe that by supporting dedicated leaders, we can address critical issues like poverty, public health, and education.
Essex County (31)
Amesbury, Andover, Beverly, Boxford, Danvers, Essex, Georgetown, Gloucester, Groveland, Hamilton, Ipswich, Lynn, Lynnfield, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Marblehead, Merrimac, Middleton, Nahant, Newbury, Newburyport, North Andover, Rockport, Peabody, Rowley, Salem, Salisbury, Saugus, Swampscott, Topsfield, Wenham, West Newbury
Middlesex County (8)
Bedford, Billerica, Burlington, North Reading, Reading, Tewksbury, Wakefield, Wilmington
At NSMN PAC we envision a thriving North Shore led by dedicated community leaders. Our goal is to influence positive change in local governance and public services.
Who We Are
NSMN is a network of committed community members from across the North Shore looking to “pay forward” the hard-fought lessons and generously granted membership we have received to a new generation of progressive leaders.
Inaugural board: Megan Sweeney from Marblehead, Chair; Keith Sonia from Beverly, Vice Chair; Jill El-Ashkar from Sale
NSMN is a network of committed community members from across the North Shore looking to “pay forward” the hard-fought lessons and generously granted membership we have received to a new generation of progressive leaders.
Inaugural board: Megan Sweeney from Marblehead, Chair; Keith Sonia from Beverly, Vice Chair; Jill El-Ashkar from Salem, Secretary; and Michael Lis from North Andover, Treasurer; and Officers Adam Campbell-Schwartz from Swampscott and Rosalyn Minassian from Burlington.
We have an incredible team ready to support candidates for the upcoming 2025 local races. We strive to represent the full diversity of our community, both in its interests and in its many economic, cultural, religious, gender, and ethnic experiences.
Who We are Looking to Support
We are looking to build the bench of local and regional leaders here in the North Shore. We are looking for candidates with a strong vision in cost of living, social and economic justice, racial equity, LGBTQ+ rights, and who will fight to preserve democracy. We are looking for people with the drive and willingness to challenge the stat
We are looking to build the bench of local and regional leaders here in the North Shore. We are looking for candidates with a strong vision in cost of living, social and economic justice, racial equity, LGBTQ+ rights, and who will fight to preserve democracy. We are looking for people with the drive and willingness to challenge the status quo and make change in our community.
Please complete our NSMN Candidate Form to be considered for endorsement:
What We Provide Candidates
Every candidate has different needs, and we will work with every endorsed candidate to determine the best combination, but we draw from an extensive toolkit, including:
Funding: As a Political Action Committee (PAC) we are able to provide money and/or in-kind contributions to campaigns thanks to the generous contributions of our donors. M
Every candidate has different needs, and we will work with every endorsed candidate to determine the best combination, but we draw from an extensive toolkit, including:
Funding: As a Political Action Committee (PAC) we are able to provide money and/or in-kind contributions to campaigns thanks to the generous contributions of our donors. Modest resources can go an enormous distance in local elections.
Mentorship: We will pair candidates with experienced local campaigners, help them understand the local election process and the mechanics of campaigning and winning.
Networking: You will be joining a cohort of local candidates across the MA6 district, and these will be indispensable resources throughout your public life. We hope that as this program progresses, we will also connect you with alumni from previous years.
In The News August 18, 2025
Marblehead, Swampscott leaders eye local change
https://itemlive.com/2025/08/18/marblehead-swampscott-leaders-eye-local-change/
Former Massachusetts State Rep. and candidate for U.S. Congress Jamie Zahlaway Belsito has established the North Shore/Middlesex North Political Action Committee (PAC) to support Democratic-aligned candidates for local races in the North Shore, enlisting help from both Marblehead and Swampscott residents.
Belsito said she’s thrilled to announce the formation of the PAC and its inaugural board.
The board is comprised of the following members: Chair Megan Sweeney from Marblehead; Vice Chair Keith Sonia from Beverly; Secretary Jill El-Ashkar from Salem; Treasurer Michael Lis from North Andover; and Officers Adam Campbell-Schwartz from Swampscott and Rosalyn Minassian from Burlington.
“Municipal bodies have tremendous power to address poverty, public health, affordable housing, and public schools and libraries. There aren’t enough groups out there to ensure candidates in the North Shore are successful,” Belsito said.
“We need more people to pay attention to what’s happening locally, especially as we continue to see our institutions attacked at the federal level, and that’s why I established this PAC: We want to support candidates who believe in building a future that works for all,” she said.
From a Marblehead perspective, Sweeney said she hopes to bring her experiences and alliances into this new endeavor, in order to continue making an impact on the community.
“With the formation of the PAC, we hope to inspire passionate, community-minded people to run for local office and then be there for them during their campaign,” Sweeney said. “Our role will be flexible and personalized based on the candidate — sharing our collective expertise, providing on-the-ground support, or making critical campaign resources available.”
She continued, saying that “if they need people to make calls, we’ll make calls. If they need people to knock doors, we’ll knock doors.
“We will be there whether you need to make sense of your campaign or you need a strategy to champion and pass good policy once elected,” Sweeney added. “The PAC’s strength is our differences. We come from different backgrounds and have different campaign experiences. Together, I believe we will be an invaluable resource.”
Campbell-Schwartz said that by joining the PAC, he believes it can create “much needed progress” in North Shore communities.
“Like so many residents, I’ve loved living in Swampscott. But I know our Town could be doing much more, especially when it comes to King’s Beach, making our community feel welcoming for all residents, affordable housing, and ensuring our schools and library are sufficiently resourced, in light of what’s happening at the federal level,” he said.
He continued, saying he hopes to bring a more diverse candidate pool to Town races, including those for Select Board, School Committee, Affordable Housing Trust, and Planning Board.
“I’m looking forward to our work in fall municipal races across the North Shore and excited to see what comes for the spring elections across the region, and particularly for our town,” Campbell-Schwartz said.
Any candidate running for municipal office who is interested in applying to be endorsed by the organization can follow the link at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePckonkpaEeligcu1gj7YU-gvK54TTrbUwIXOO86zl8-2Gtw/viewform
Adam Campbell-Schwartz (left) and Megan Sweeney (right) join the North Shore/Middlesex PAC