Politics & Government

Concord's Election Guide

The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Concord, Massachusetts and the world.

 

As we look ahead to November’s elections, Concord Patch is devoted to bring you the information you need about every race in town. Here's our start on the candidates and issues we'll be covering as November draws near. Bookmark this page for updates.

Presidential Race: Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is challenging President Barack Obama for a chance to have a Republican at the head of the White House. Lexington resident Jill Stein, a local candidate many might recall from her failed bids for state office, has . 

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Massachusetts Senate: Republican Sen. Scott Brown is facing Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren to keep the seat he won in a special election after Ted Kennedy passed away in 2009.

State Senate Race: Seven candidates, including five Democrats and two Republicans, have entered the race to replace instead of seeking a ninth term representing the Third Middlesex state senate district.

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Hanscom AFB:  With the specter of base closings on the horizon, . However, local, state and federal , and .

State Ballot Initiatives:  will also be on the November ballot; introducing performance-based evaluations for teachers promotions, a death with dignity law, something to do with auto repairs and to legalize pot for "medical" use.


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