Politics & Government
Winchester Election Guide
The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Winchester and Middlesex County.
As we look ahead to November’s elections, Winchester 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.
7th Massachusetts District: Democratic Congressman Ed Markey will face three challengers, Republicans Jeff Semon and Frank J. Addivinola Jr. this fall.
State Representative Race: Democratic State Rep. Jason Lewis, of Winchester, is seeking re-election against Democratic challenger John DePinto and Republican George Georgountzos, both Stoneham residents.
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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.
Registry of Deeds: County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian, who was , faces challenger Ernesto Petrone, of Everett, who is unenrolled. When he took office, Koutoujian said . There are six candidates for Middlesex county registry of Deeds:
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- Thomas Concannon Jr., of Newton
- Frank Ciaro, of Arlington
- Robert B. Antonelli, of Somerville
- Maryann Heuston, of Somerville
- Maria Curtatone, of Somerville
- Tiziano Doto, of Wakefield
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.
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