If you’re a Bay State Democrat or unenrolled voter who’s tired of your options on Beacon Hill, and would prefer a decidedly progressive alternative, the Working Families Party would like a word.

Already active in 17 states, the progressive-minded party officially hung out its shingle in Massachusetts on Thursday, announcing itself with a batch of endorsements in key races in Worcester and Lawrence.

The two Gateway Cities will serve as a dry run as the party revs up for more contests in the key 2026 midterm elections, where seats in the State House also will be up for grabs.

“This year has really been a time when lots of local leaders and folks have come to us and they’re like, ‘How do we get the ... thing to work on our state and local politics?” Georgia Hollister Isman, the party’s reg

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