Markey Leads Gomez in New Suffolk/WHDH Poll

Congressman leads Gabriel Gomez by 17 points.

A new Suffolk University/7NEWS (WHDH) poll shows a strong lead for Democratic U.S. Congressman Edward Markey over Republican businessman and former U.S. Navy SEAL Gabriel Gomez in the race for the U.S. Senate special election.  The poll of 500 likely voters has Markey at 52 percent and Gomez at 35 percent. Eleven percent of voters in the poll were undecided. A third-party candidate, Richard Heos of the Twelve Visions Party, got 1 percent and another 1 percent refused to respond. David Paleologos, director of the Suffolk University Political Research Center in Boston, said along with the announcement of the poll that Markey has "a large lead over his Republican opponent who voters are unsure about." Indeed, 32 percent of those polled said …

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Former Town Councilor Paul Fahey Will Run for an At-Large Seat

The Watertown resident declared his candidacy this week.

A familiar face may return to Town Council, as former councilor Paul Fahey announced he is running for an at-large council seat. The 51-year old Lexington Street resident served on a number of boards and committees over the years, having served on the Town Council, School Committee, Planning Board and Town Meeting from 1980 to 1990, he said. "I seek to again serve on the Town Council to ensure that Watertown's government is effective in providing services, efficient in managing resources, and responsive in hearing from and acting on behalf of its residents," Fahey said. "As someone who has spent a lifetime concerned with our civic governance, I believe that I have the experience, passion, and vision to provide real value to the work of the…

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Markey or Gomez: Who Would You Vote for Today?

There is a lot of campaigning to do before the Democrat and Republican face off on June 25 in the U.S. Senate special election.

  After months of campaigning we now know who is going head-to-head in the June 25 special U.S. Senate election. Democratic Congressman Edward Markey (D-Malden) took the Democratic vote in the Tuesday election over fellow Congressman Stephen Lynch (D-South Boston). Political newcomer and former U.S. Navy SEAL Gabriel Gomez of Cohasset came out on top of a field of Republican candidates  - including more seasoned opponents former U.S. Attorney Michael Sullivan and State Rep. Dan Winslow of Norfolk. With a month-and-a-half of campaigning still to come, we wanted to stop and ask: if the special election was held today - who would you vote for right now? Markey or Gomez? Tell us in our comments section below.  

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Watertown Voters Go for Markey, Gomez in U.S. Senate Primary

Ed Markey and Gabriel Gomez will go head to head in the June 25 election for U.S. Senate.

Democrat Ed Markey won handily over Stephen Lynch in Watertown's special primary for U.S. Senate, while there was a tighter race on the Republican side, according to unofficial results from the Watertown Town Clerk.  A total of 4,104 Watertown residents voted in the April 30 special primary, with 3,096 voters (or 75 percent) going for Markey over Lynch, who netted 998 votes (or 24 percent). On the Republican side, Gabriel Gomez ecked out a win with 297 Watertown votes (44 percent), over Michael Sullivan, who got 286 votes (42 percent), and Dan Winslow, who garnered 85 votes (12 percent).  Watertown's results mimicked the race results as a whole for the state, with Markey and Gomez getting the nod from their parties to go head to head in …

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Poll Workers: Voter Turnout is Low for U.S. Senate Primary

Watertown polls are open until 8 p.m. for the U.S. Senate primary.

  Watertown residents looking to vote in today's U.S. Senate special primary have about five hours left to do so, while poll workers this morning reported turnout had been "slow." At precinct 10's voting place, at the Watertown police station, 156 residents had cast ballots by about noon.  "It's really low," said Deanna Dement Myers, the warden for the precinct, who said she expected low turnout to continue at the polls today. Democrats today have the option of voting in the primary for Stephen Lynch, Edward Markey, or Brett Rhyne (write-in candidate). Those enrolled as Republicans can vote for Gabriel Gomez, Michael Sullivan, or Daniel Winslow. Check Watertown Patch in the morning to see how residents voted by precinct. To find out where …

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Your Guide to Tuesday's Special State Primary in Watertown

What you need to know about voting in the April 30 special state primary.

Tuesday's special state primary is the next step toward filling the Massachusetts U.S. Senate seat vacated when John Kerry became the U.S. secretary of state. The Special State Primary Ballot  If you’re enrolled as a Democrat, you’ll only have the option of voting for Stephen Lynch, Edward Markey, or Brett Rhyne (write-in candidate). If you’re enrolled as a Republican, you’ll have the options of Gabriel Gomez, Michael Sullivan, or Daniel Winslow. If you’re not enrolled in a political party, you’ll be able to vote in the primary of your choice, and you’ll remain unenrolled after voting. Where to Vote in Watertown The polls in Watertown will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. For information on where to vote, see below, or take a look at the town…

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Patch Interviews U.S. Senate Candidates

We gathered questions from editors across Patch’s coverage area in Massachusetts.