Sciortino to Run For Congress
Sciortino will run for the seat currently held by Edward Markey.
Massachusetts Rep. Carl Sciortino (D) of Medford announced Friday he is a candidate for the state's 5th U.S. Congressional District. Malden's Edward Markey (D) has held the seat since first being elected in 1976 but he's now running to replace U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in the U.S. Senate. “I am running to continue the strong progressive leadership that the families of the Fifth District have always counted on,” said Sciortino in a statement Friday. “I look forward to bringing my record of accomplishment to Washington to fight for our progressive values.” Sciortino has served in the legislature since 2004 after being elected at the age of 25. He is one of seven openly-gay legislators in the Commonwealth and was described as "the …
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Jeanne Martin
6:03 pm on Friday, February 8, 2013
You go Carl! While you know we have disagreed on certain issues, you are refreshingly honest for a politician and I can support you. more ›