Hello BMGers -- With just a few weeks left until the Democratic Primary Election Day (September 16th), I'd like to ask for your help. I know there's been a lot of discussion on BMG this week about the polling numbers my campaign … [Read more...]
It’s Time for Wilkerson to Go
Yet, here we are, told to accept her because of her support on progressive issues. It's almost as if there's a super conservative running against her - and we're facing a choice between Dianne Wilkerson or Dick Cheney, but that's a false … [Read more...]
Boston Ward 5 Democratic Committee Endorses Senator Dianne Wilkerson For Re-Election
The Boston Ward 5 Democratic Committee (Back Bay/Beacon Hill/Bay Village) hosted a "Candidates Debate" last Wednesday between incumbent Dianne Wilkerson and her challenger Sonia Chang-Diaz, who are both vying to become the next Senator from … [Read more...]
My opinion of the bio-lab proposal
Correction: Because of a reporting error, a story in yesterday's City & Region section on the race between Dianne Wilkerson and Sonia Chang-Diaz for Wilkerson's state Senate seat incorrectly reported a quotation from Wilkerson in a … [Read more...]
Sonia Chang-Diaz Campaign Kick-Off this Sunday
This Sunday (May 18), we'll be officially kicking off Sonia Chang-Diaz's campaign for the Second Suffolk Senate seat. Come learn more about Sonia's campaign to bring new leadership to the district and find out how you can be a part of … [Read more...]
Sonia on LeftAhead!
Note: Chang-Diaz is the first in a series of candidates we're welcoming onto LeftAhead as the local election season heats up. If you're a candidate running for something and want to discuss the issues and the race with people who actually … [Read more...]
My Campaign for State Senate
Hello to the BMG community, Today I am officially announcing that I will be a candidate for State Senate in the Second Suffolk District, and I'm writing to let all of you know and ask for your support. I was incredibly thankful to have the … [Read more...]
Sonia Chang-Diaz is running again!
Community organizer, Democratic activist, and former teacher Sonia Chang-Diaz is going to run again for the State Senate in Boston's Second Suffolk District. I saw her a few weeks ago, when she was weighing the decision, and … [Read more...]
Observe the Vote Count After Work
Boston City Hall, Second Suffolk vote count -It's 2:30pm and we've only counted 20-something of the 73 precincts, so this is almost certainly going to continue into the evening. Some of us (me included) have to leave, so if you can … [Read more...]
Second Suffolk Filing – the final hours
On the street"Excuse me, are you registered to vote here in Boston?""We're asking Boston for a recount because they never properly counted the write-in votes in the election last week. I only need [N] more signatures, by 5pm … [Read more...]