Well 2010 as
an election year certainly started off with a bang as State Senator Scott Brown
won his race for United States Senator against Attorney General Martha Coakley.
Since that race was settled, there has been a flurry of announcements from
people concerning political offices. Some are new to the field, others are
seeking a different office from the one they have. In any case, 2010 will
certainly be a year to remember as it is playing out to be one of the most
exciting in recent history.
Just to name
a few of the races and candidate movements:
State
Senator Marian Walsh (D)
of the Suffolk and Norfolk District has announced that she will not seek
re-election this year. Senator Walsh has been in the Massachusetts Legislature
since 1989 and currently serves in a leadership role in the senate as Majority
Whip.
State
Representative Michael Rush (D)
of the Tenth Suffolk District will be leaving his post to run for the state
senate seat being vacated by Marian Walsh. Rep. Rush has been in the legislature
since 2003 and is a rare Suffolk County legislator with an "A" rating from
GOAL.
Current
Worcester County Sheriff Guy Glodis (D) is going to make a run for the State Auditor's position.
Guy Glodis previously served in the Massachusetts State House as a
Representative and a Senator. Throughout his career he has been rated "A+"
by GOAL.
State
Representative Lew Evangelidis
of the First Worcester District has announced that he will run for the
Worcester County Sheriff's seat being vacated by Guy. Lew has been a member of
the legislature since 2003 and is currently rated "A+" by GOAL.
State
Representative Richard Ross (R)
of the Ninth Norfolk District is going to enter into the race to replace Scott
Brown as State Senator. Richard has been in the House since 2005 and is rated
"A+" by GOAL.
State
Representative Lida Harkins (D)
of the Thirteenth Norfolk District has announced her intentions to run for the
State Senate seat vacated by Scott Brown as well. Lida has been in the House
since 1989, has held several leadership positions in the past and is rated
"C" by GOAL.
Dan
Winslow (R), a former
senior member of former Governor Mitt Romney's staff has announced he will run
to fill the State Representative seat being vacated by Richard Ross. We
currently have no grade for him.
State
Representative Dan Bosley (D)
of the First Berkshire District has been a major player in the House since
being elected in 1987. Dan is leaving is House seat to run for Sheriff in
Berkshire County. He is currently rated "A" by GOAL.
State
Representative John Quinn (D)
of the Ninth Bristol District has announced he is running for Sheriff of
Bristol County. John has been a member of the House since 1993 and is currently
rated "A+" by GOAL.
State
Treasurer Tim Cahill (I)
has announced he will vacate that position and make a run for Governor. GOAL
has no current rating.
Former
State Representative Paul Loscocco (I)
of Holliston was in the House for eight years and rated "A+" by GOAL has
been announced as the Lt. Governor choice in Tim Cahill's Race for Governor.
State
Senator Richard Tisei (R)
of the Middlesex and Essex District currently serves as the Republican Minority
Leader in the Senate and is rated "A+" by GOAL. Richard is making a run
for Lt. Governor in Charlie Baker's campaign for the corner office.
State
Representative Denis Guyer (D) of
the Second Berkshire District has announced that he will not be seeking
re-election. The Representative has been in the House since 2005 and has been rated
"A+" by GOAL.
State Representative
Jeffrey Perry, rated "A+" by GOAL,
of the Fifth Barnstable District has announced that he will vacating that seat
to run against William Delahunt in the 10th Congressional race in November.
Speaking
of Elections
With the
upcoming elections being the talk of the town, here are a few dates that
candidates and voters should keep in mind.
Last Day to
Submit Nomination Papers:
District and
County Offices (Party and Non Party Candidates) - April 27, 2010
Federal and
Statewide Offices (Party Candidates) - May 4, 2010
Federal and
Statewide Offices (Non Party Candidates) - August 3, 2010
Last Day to
Register to Vote in the State Primaries - Wednesday, August 25, 2010
State
Primaries - Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Last Day to
Register to Vote in the State Elections - Wednesday, October 13, 2010
State
Elections - Tuesday, November 2, 2010
For a
complete printout of the election schedule, go to:
http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/schedule_10.pdf
People You
Should Know
With the
state budget process underway, there are a few committee chairs that are
members should know, specifically the Chairs of the House and the Senate
Committees on Ways & Means.
"It shall be
the duty of the committee on Ways and Means to consider all matters relating to
the finances of the Commonwealth and such other matters as may be referred
thereto."
Chairman of the House Committee on Ways & Means
State Representative Charles Murphy (D)
State House, Room 243
Boston, MA 02133
Ph: 617-722-2990
Email: Rep.CharlesMurphy@hwm.state.ma.us
