I live near (but not in) the Second Worcester State House district, and I’ve been thinking of getting involved in the race. I don’t know much about politics in the Gardner area though, I was wondering if anybody could tell me anything about the contest? I’ve read the candidates’ websites and seen the voting history (incumbent Republican Richard Bastien won with 43% in 2010) but I was wondering if anyone had any anecdotal information or experience they could share.
Please share widely!
jasongwb says
I have to say it is very hard to find info about state house races online. I love the fact that so many are blogging, writing, etc about the Senate race and Congressional races this year but all politics is local and I really thing we need more outlets online about local races and city and county party committees. I live i the 2nd essex Senate district and plan to be very active in the Democratic primary as we have four candidates running for Senator Berrys seat. There is also an election to replace our districts seat on the Governors Council now that Deval Patricks good friend Mary Ellen Manning has decided to go for the above mentioned Senate seat.
Perhaps we need to be the ones to get off our butts and do a little blogging for our respective districts? Rookies blogging is better than no one blogging.