Nearly one-quarter of Arlington is electing a new state representative to an open seat this fall -- and some of those affected may not even realize it.
This Thursday, July 26 at 7pm at the Arlington Senior Center (27 Maple Street), the three Democratic candidates vying for their party's nomination in the Sept. 6 primary will introduce themselves to voters and take questions from the audience. The primary election is open to both registered Democrats and unenrolled voters.
The forum will be moderated by our terrific State Senator, Ken Donnelly, who not only represents Arlington in the Senate but himself lives in this newly-redrawn House district.
WHAT PARTS OF ARLINGTON ARE IN THE NEW DISTRICT?
Due to redistricting taking effect with the November general election, three precincts in Arlington (8, 10 & 12) are leaving the district so ably represented by Sean Garballey to join Precincts 2 & 4 in East Arlington in representation by the 24th Middlesex district, which has been vacant since Will Brownsberger's election to the Senate. The district also includes all of Belmont and parts of North Cambridge.
Arlington precinct map:
www.arlingtonma.gov/public_documents/ArlingtonMA_Maps/PrecinctPollingMap.pdf
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Everyone in town has a stake in this election. With redistricting, Arlington's representation in the House goes from 3 to 2 members. It's vital that the new representative for the 24th Middlesex understands Arlington's unique needs. Even if you don't live in the district, you probably know people who do. Come on out Thursday evening and meet the candidates who want to represent your town's interests in the statehouse -- and please forward this email to your Arlington friends.
WHO ARE THE CANDIDATES?
Candidates for the Democratic nomination are Margaret Hegarty (www.margarethegarty.com), Bobby Reardon (www.bobbyreardon.com) and Dave Rogers (www.rogers4rep.com).
SPONSOR AND ADDITIONAL INFO
The forum is sponsored by the Arlington Democratic Town Committee. Visit www.ArlingtonDems.org for more information and the latest updates on the event.
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