A Dorchester ward committee has endorsed Allison Cartwright in her campaign for Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County. The Ward 14 Democratic Committee announced their endorsement on Monday.

“On behalf of the Ward 14 Democratic Committee, I’m excited to endorse a leader who brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of the legal system to this important position,” said Darryl Smith, the chair of the committee, who called her “the right candidate, at the right time” for the position.

Cartwright and Boston City Councillor-at-Large Erin Murphy are competing for the elected position, which is being vacated later this year by longtime Clerk Maura Doyle, who decided to retire earlier this year.

The Cartwright-Murphy contest is the most-watched local race in next Tuesday’s preliminary election. A number of prominent Democrats have made endorsements in the race, with Mayor Wu, Attorney General Andrea Campbell, US Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley among those who’ve backed Cartwright. Meanwhile, Murphy has earned support from US Congressman Stephen Lynch, along with City Councillors Ed Flynn and John FitzGerald, among others.

The Ward 15 Democratic Committee endorsed Cartwright in June citing her "deep and wide understanding of the responsibilities of the office of Clerk."

"As a native of Boston, a woman of color, an attorney with extensive courtroom and management experience, she proved to our Committee in our interview that she is the hands-down best candidate to be the next Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court," the Ward 15 committee said in a statement.

Cartwright has cited her experience as an attorney “with decades of legal experience as a lawyer and leader within the court system” as her best argument for election to the post.

“From working in the Dorchester District Court during law school, to launching her career with the Roxbury Defenders, to her current work at CPCS, Allison knows the ins and outs of the legal system and its impact on community,” said Ward 14’s Smith, who was also involved in organizing last week’s Communities of Color forum at the Lena Park Community Center in Dorchester, which included three live debates for SJC Clerk, Clerk of Court and Governor’s Council for District 4. Over 300 people attended the event.

The Ward 14 Democratic Committee has also endorsed Stacey Borden for Governor’s Council in District 4, according to Smith. Borden is a formerly incarcerated woman, who later earned a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling.

“Stacey’s story is one of extraordinary perseverance and inspiration,” said Smith, who added that her “perspective will add immense value to the Governor’s Council’s process for approving judicial and parole board appointments.”

Borden as also been endorsed by Dorchester’s Ward 15 Democratic Committee.

The state primary election is on Tuesday, Sept. 3, but early voting is already underway in Boston.

Polls will be open on Sept. 3 from 7 a.m.-8 p.m.