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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Attleboro Councilor Seeks State Senate Seat

Sara-Lynn Reynolds will run in 2014 for the seat occupied by Sen. Richard Ross.

For the first time since 2010, a republican state senator with a few districts each in Needham and Wellesley may be given a run for his money.  Since winning a special election to succeed Scott Brown as state senator, republican Richard Ross's term has renewed twice with no opposition. This will not be repeated in 2014 because at least one other person would like to represent the Norfolk, Bristol, and Middlesex District. Attleboro City Councilor Sara-Lynn Reynolds, who two weeks ago changed her voter registration status from independent to democratic, said Tuesday that she will run in the election. Reynolds stressed she has not made a formal announcement, but there were rumors about her interest in being a Senate candidate, and she …

Friday, August 17, 2012

Fourth District Endorsements: Where Do They Stand?

A roundup of endorsements (so far) in the race for Barney Frank's seat.

With less than three weeks to go before the state primary, Fourth Congressional District candidates are touting each endorsement they get in hopes of winning over voters.  The Fourth District seat, which reaches from Wellesley all the way down to Fall River, will be open at the end of this term following the retirement from 16-term Congressman Barney Frank.  Newton Patch reached out to the campaigns for all six candidates vying for a shot at the Fourth District seat to see where they stand with endorsements so far. Below is a round-up of who is supporting who:   Elizabeth Childs In her recent debate appearance on New England Cable News, Brookline resident Elizabeth Childs noted her recent endorsements from former Massachusetts Governors …

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