Category Archives: Fifth Congressional

A new survey released by the Tsongas campaign shows Nikki Tsongas with a strong lead in the Democratic primary scheduled in September to replace Martin Meehan. The Lowell Sun is reporting that the Tsongas poll results as In the poll … Continue reading →

The Tsongas campaign has brought on Gus Bickford to shore up their field operations. Gus is a national committee member who is a top notch political pro. I do not believe there has been an announcement as of yet, but … Continue reading →

The Democratic primary race to succeed Congressman Martin T Meehan has tightened considerably. In a poll commissioned by candidate Eileen Donoghue and reported in today’s Lowell Sun Nikki Tsongas leads at 25.7%. followed by Eileen Donoghue at 16.8%, Barry Finegold … Continue reading →

This morning I will formally endorse Lowell City Councilor and former Mayor Eileen Donoghue for Congress. Eileen is a candidate with a wealth of governmental experience, all of which will make her a great congresswoman. My endorsement is based on … Continue reading →

I was able to attend the Fifth Congressional Democratic debate last night in Devens and the contrasts are starting to be drawn. The candidates are begining to offer direct criticism of each other, and it was great to see the … Continue reading →

The Fifth Congressional District Democratic candidates had a labor-sponsored debate on Monday June 4th. Lynne from Left in Lowell has provided excellent debate coverage. Link to her blog coverage here. There were some interesting exchanges. Comments anyone?

A debate amongst the Fifth Congressional Democratic candidates occurred last night in Chelmsford. It was sponsored by The Citizens for Civic Courage, the Chelmsford Democratic Town Committee, Greater Lowell Area Democrats, and the Third Middlesex Democrats. The focus was on … Continue reading →

Marty Meehan’s farewell letter to his District was sent using his Congressional franking privelege, costing taxpayers about $40,000. It has drawn a critical article in the Boston Herald. Here is the herald link.

State Representative Barry Finegold won the Haverhill Democratic Committee straw poll this Saturday morning May 12. Finegold received 124 votes, with Nikki Tsongas receiving 91 votes and Lowell City Councilor Eilleen Donoghue receiving 51 votes. Representative Jamie Eldridge received 13 … Continue reading →