Wednesday, December 14, 2011
The Watertown State Representative said he got the numbers he wanted, but Belmont's 30 percent turnout made the difference.
After a short, but intense campaign, Watertown State Rep. Jonathan Hecht said he was happy with his vote totals, but the larger-than-expected turnout in Belmont carried Belmont State Rep. Will Brownsberger to victory. Brownsberger won the Democratic primary in the special election to fill Steven Tolman's Second Suffolk and Middlesex State Senate seat with with a total of 4,958 (35.5 percent) The district covers all of Watertown, Belmont, and parts of Cambridge and Boston. Hecht finished second with 3,899 (26 percent), followed by former state firefighters union president Bob McCarthy of Watertown, who had 3,436 votes (22 percent), and Brighton attorney Tim Schofield garnered 2,887 votes (19 percent). Close, But Not Enough The vote totals …
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Monday, December 12, 2011
The Brighton attorney discusses his views on some of the issues facing candidates for the Second Suffolk and Middlesex state senate seat.
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Monday, December 12, 2011
Four Democrats seek to fill the Second Suffolk and Middlesex state senate seat vacated by Steven Tolman. The special preliminary election will be held Tuesday, Dec. 13. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Patch asked all four candidates a set of questions, the same set, to find out more about them. 1 - What areas of the state budget could be altered to make it more efficient, and how? The Commonwealth regularly faces a budget deficit and has taken numerous steps to reduce waste and reform government. It is now clear, however, that we cannot cut our way out of this economic crisis and we cannot continue to ask working people and the most vulnerable to bear the burden alone. We have to make large corporations and the very wealthy pay …
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Long-time mayor will like put his election machine out for Brighton attorney.
It appears that Robert McCarthy won't get all the high-profile endorsements in the four-way race to be state senator from the Second Suffolk and Middlesex. Boston's Mayor Tom Menino announced today, Dec. 6, that he is backing Brighton Attorney Tim Schofield in next week’s special election to replace former State Senator Steve Tolman up on Beacon Hill. "I’m supporting Tim Schofield for State Senate because he will put people ahead of politics," said Menino in a press release from the Schofield campaign. The endorsement comes days after McCarthy, the former head of the state's professional firefighters union, won the backing of Tolman and former US Rep. Joe Kennedy. "I have always admired the way that Mayor Menino puts people first, and that…
Monday, November 28, 2011
The Brighton attorney is running for the seat vacated by Steven Tolman.
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Monday, November 28, 2011
Tim Schofield's campaign provided the following release: Monday, Boston City Councilor (At-Large) Ayanna Pressley endorsed progressive Democrat Tim Schofield in the special election to replace former State Senator Steve Tolman in the Second Suffolk & Middlesex District. “Tim Schofield is a progressive leader and I’m proud to offer him my support for State Senate” said Pressley. “Tim will stand up for Massachusetts’ working families, for smart economic development, strong schools, and civil rights and liberties. Tim understands the challenges we face today, and is the best choice to put our concerns first.” Pressley was the top vote getter in the recent elections for Boston City Council. Her endorsement adds to the list of local leaders …
Thursday, November 17, 2011
The Suffolk assistant district attorney, and sister of State Rep. John Lawn, backs fellow Brighton resident in special election.
Sheila Lawn may have been a candidate for just a few days but with connections throughout a state senate district that's up-for-grabs among four contenders, her backing carries some weight. And yesterday, Nov. 16, the Suffolk assistant DA endorsed Tim Schofield in the Dec. 13 special primary election to replace former State Sen. Steve Tolman in the Second Suffolk and Middlesex District. “Tim Schofield is the right choice for State Senate. He is a person of honesty, character and integrity who will work with dedication and compassion to represent people of all backgrounds in our communities. Tim is a progressive leader who genuinely understands the challenges faced by the elderly, working families, and each and every individual in our …
Steven Epstein
6:24 pm on Monday, November 21, 2011
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