State Politics:2013 US House Special Election MA District 5

Will Brownsberger (D)
http://www.willbrownsbergerforcongress.com

Public offices:
 * State Senator, 2nd Suffolk and Middlesex District, including Belmont, Watertown, and parts of Boston and Cambridge (since 2012)
 * State Representative, 24th Middlesex District, including Belmont and parts of Arlington and Cambridge (2007 - 2012)
 * Belmont Selectman (1998 - 2007)
 * More background info available on his web site

Web:
 * Voter outreach web site as State Senator
 * Facebook page: Will Brownsberger
 * Wiki page: Will Brownsberger

Katherine Clark (D)
http://www.katherineclarkforcongress.com/

Public offices:
 * State Senator, 5th Middlesex District, including Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield and Winchester (since 2011)
 * State Representative (2008-2011)
 * Melrose School Committee
 * More background info on her web page

Web:
 * Voter outreach web site as State Senator
 * Facebook page: Katherine Clark
 * Wiki page: Katherine Clark

Peter Koutoujian (D)
http://www.koutoujianforcongress.com

Public offices:
 * Middlesex Sheriff (since 2011)
 * State Representative (2006-2011)
 * More background info available on Wikipedia

Web:
 * Facebook page: Peter Koutoujian
 * Wiki page: Peter Koutoujian

Martin Long (D)
http://www.martinlongforcongress.com

Public offices: none.
 * More background info available on his campaign web site

Web:
 * Facebook: Martin Long
 * Blog: Born Again Democrat

Paul John Maisano (D)
http://www.pauljohnmaisanoforcongress.com

Public offices: none.
 * More background info available on his campaign web site

Web:
 * Facebook: Paul John Maisano
 * Blog: Paul Maisano

Carl Sciortino (D)
http://www.carlforcongress.com

Public offices:
 * State representative, 34th Middlesex district, including parts of Medford and Somerville (since 2004)
 * More background info available on Wikipedia

Web:
 * Old MA Legislature campaign web site
 * Facebook page: Carl Sciortino
 * Wiki page: Carl Sciortino

Karen Spilka (D)
http://www.karenspilkaforcongress.com

Public offices:
 * State Senator, 2nd Middlesex and Norfolk District, including Ashland, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Medway and parts of Natick and Franklin (since 2005)
 * State Representative (2001-2004)
 * Ashland School Committee
 * More background info on her web page

Web:
 * Voter outreach web site as State Senator
 * Facebook page: Karen Spilka
 * Wiki page: Karen Spilka

Frank Addivinola (R)
http://www.frankaddivinola.com

Public offices: none
 * More candidate background info on his web page

Web:
 * Facebook page: Frank Addivinola

Mike Stopa (R)
http://www.mikestopa.com

Public offices: none
 * More candidate background info on his web page

Web:
 * Facebook page: Michael Stopa

Tom Tierney (R)
http://www.tomtierney.org

Public offices: none
 * More candidate background info on his web page

Web:
 * Facebook page: Tom Tierney

Polls
See polls at Ballotpedia.

Debates

 * Open Debate: MA-05 Congressional Open Debate for the Democratic Primary, moderated by Adam Green and Stephanie Taylor (Aug 10, 2013). 1h 38 min.
 * Dem. Candidate Forum - Belmont and Watertown Democratic Town Committees (Sep 10, 7:00 PM)
 * Watertown Middle School, 68 Waverley Avenue, Watertown, MA 02472
 * Broadcast on channels 8 (Comcast) and 28 (Verizon) on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 8:00pm. Following that date, it will air on Sunday at 7:00pm and next Tuesday at 5:00pm. It will also be posted on their website later in the week: http://www.belmontmedia.org


 * Progressive Voters Forum (Sept 12, 7:30 PM)
 * Lesley University Amphitheater, 1815 Massachusetts Ave., 2nd floor, Cambridge (near Porter Sq. T)


 * Democratic Candidates Forum (Sept 18, 7:00 PM)
 * University Hall Auditorium at Lesley University, 1815 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge


 * Dem. Candidate Forum - Framingham State University’s Dwight Hall/Performing Arts Center (Sept 22, 7:00 PM)
 * Rep. Jay Kaufman's Open House: Congressional Candidate Forum (Sept 23, 7:00-9:00 PM)
 * Arlington Town Hall Forum (Sept 26, 2013)
 * League of Women Voters in Sudbury, Wayland and Weston forum (Sept 29, 2:00-4:00 PM)

Oct 2013

 * Blue Mass Group: MA-5 money primary: Koutoujian way out in front, by David Kravitz (Oct 4, 2013)
 * Boston Globe: Koutoujian sets pace for fund-raising in US House primary, by Joshua Miller (Oct 4, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: Fifth congressional District primary - Meet the CANDIDATES (Oct 3, 2013)
 * Brownsberger focused on climate change, economy, education, by Brian Benson,  MetroWest Daily News staff
 * [http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lexproxy.minlib.net/iw-search/we/InfoWeb?p_product=NewsBank&p_theme=aggregated5&p_action=doc&p_docid=14937854CDF0CD48&d_place=ZBBN&f_issue=2013-10-03&f_publisher= Sciortino ready to roll up sleeves], by Sara Mulkeen,  MetroWest Daily News staff
 * Koutoujian touts experience, track record, by Eli Sherman,  Wicked Local Waltham staff
 * Spilka looking to ascend from Beacon Hill to Capitol Hill, by Laura Krantz, MetroWest Daily News staff
 * Long wants to end partisan gridlock, by Laura Krantz, MetroWest Daily News staff
 * Clark vows to fight for women’s rights in D.C., by Norman Miller,  MetroWest Daily News staff
 * Maisano touts private-sector background, by Brian Benson,  MetroWest Daily News staff
 * [http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lexproxy.minlib.net/iw-search/we/InfoWeb?p_product=NewsBank&p_theme=aggregated5&p_action=doc&p_docid=14937854CDF0CD48&d_place=ZBBN&f_issue=2013-10-03&f_publisher= Tierney says time  is right for a Republican], by Brian Benson,  MetroWest Daily News staff
 * Addivinola says he will fight to reduce government spending, by Brian Benson,  MetroWest Daily News staff
 * Second try for Stopa, by Laura Krantz,  MetroWest Daily News staff
 * Lexington Minuteman: Letters to the editor (Oct 3, 2013)
 * Brownsberger will extended a tradition, by Joan and Carl Garland, Waltham Street
 * Belmont senator active on right issues, by Eileen Entin, Blossomcrest Road
 * Clark has edge on issues, ability, by Harry Mieras, Coppersmyth Way
 * Candidate from Belmont knows us, by Dan Fenn, Potter Pond
 * Brownsberger wants debate, dialogue, by Peter Lee, Waltham Street
 * Brownsberger has strongest record, by Bea Holland, Baskin Road
 * Lexington Minuteman: Fifth District Congressional candidates weigh in on the environment, by Spencer Buell (Oct 3, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: Brownsberger calls for congressional pay halt during shutdown, unattributed (Oct 3, 2013)
 * Blue Mass Group: MA-5 open thread: who is running the best campaign?, by David Kravitz (Oct 2, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Peter Koutoujian earns Warren Tolman endorsement, unattributed (Oct 1, 2013)
 * Blue Mass Group: Sciortino says some of his opponents “would cave to Tea Party” (updated: he's talking about Brownsberger), by David Kravitz (Oct 1, 2013)

Sept 2013

 * Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Current and former Arlington officials endorse William Brownsberger, unattributed (Sept 30, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Carl Sciortino ad brings large contributions, poll surge, unattributed (Sept 29, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Peter Koutoujian highlights priorities, receives endorsement, runs first advertisement, unattributed (Sept 29, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT: Candidates similar on women's issues, by Laura Krantz (Sept 29, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Peter Koutoujian speaks to Tufts University students, unattributed (Sept 28, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Former Attorney General Scott Harshbarger endorses William Brownsberger, unattributed (Sept 28, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Congressional candidates express support for voting rights, campaign finance and ethics reforms, unattributed (Sept 26, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: Letters to the editor (Sept 26, 2013)
 * [http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lexproxy.minlib.net/iw-search/we/InfoWeb?p_product=NewsBank&p_theme=aggregated5&p_action=listissue&d_place=ZBBN&f_source=ZBBN&f_issue=2013-09-26&f_length=45&f_limit=no Brownsberger  is smart, caring, bright], by Weidong Wang, Reed Street
 * Radulescu-Banu backs state senator, by Andrei Radulescu-Banu, Cedar Street
 * Clark answers are insightful, provoking, by Robert Kearney, Grove Street
 * Boston Magazine: The Tea Party Dad Video Gave Carl Sciortino a Boost, by David S. Bernstein (Sept 25, 2013)
 * Boston Globe: Campaign to succeed Markey heating up, by Joshua Miller (Sept 22, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Carl Sciortino to be on 'Hardball' tonight, Sept. 20, unattributed (Sept 20, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Katherine Clark vows to stand up for women’s health, reproductive rights, unattributed (Sept 20, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Peter Koutoujian earns endorsements, unattributed (Sept 20, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: Letters to the editor (Sept 19, 2013)
 * Brownsberger touted as best candidate, by Weidong Wang, Reed Street
 * Spilka answers are insightful, provoking, by Robert Kearney, Grove Street
 * Brownsberger has proven track record, by Fran Ludwig, Wyman Road
 * Wicked Local Belmont: FIFTH DISTRICT: Editorial boards with the candidates, unattributed (Sept 18, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: In 5th District race, Koutoujian touts experience, track record, by Eli Sherman (Sept 19, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Karen Spilka endorsed by Ashland firefighters, unattributed (Sept 19, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Carl Sciortino endorsed by MassCare, unattributed (Sept 19, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Katherine Clark earns more endorsements, unattributed (Sept 18, 2013)
 * Boston Globe: Ad catches fire in low-profile race to replace Markey, by Joshua Miller (Sept 19, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Peter Koutoujian attends Sandy Hook vigil in Framingham, unattributed (Sept 16, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Karen Spilka earns another labor endorsement, bringing total to 32, unattributed (Sept 15, 2013)
 * Boston Globe: Democrats react with fervor on gun control, court ruling, by Joshua Miller (Sept 15, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Katherine Clark calls for increases in early education, child care funding, unattributed (Sept 13, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE - Sciortino challenges rivals on Syria, and most agree with him, by Andy Metzger (Sept 12, 2013)
 * Boston.com: Two US representatives endorse Carl Sciortino in race for Fifth Congressional District, by Joshua Miller (Sept 12, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Peter Koutoujian convenes education roundtable, unattributed (Sept 12, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Peter Koutoujian earns endorsements, unattributed (Sept 12, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: In 5th District Democratic race, Maisano touts private-sector background, by Brian Benson (Sept 12, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: Clark, 5th District hopeful, vows to fight for women's rights in D.C., by Norman Miller (Sept 12, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: Letters to the editor (Sept 12, 2013)
 * Candidate is open, balanced and bright, by Kathryn Robb, Bowker Street
 * Ret. superintendent: Vote Brownsberger, by Peter Holland, Baskin Road
 * Brownsberger will fight climate change, by Kay Tiffany, Reed Street
 * Boston Globe: Openness on political questionnaires: Brownsberger sets the standard, editorial (Sept 8, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: League of Women Voters sponsoring candidates forum, unattributed (Sept 6, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Clark releases ‘My Pledge to Women and Families’ on Women’s Equality Day, unattributed (Sept 5, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Koutoujian tours business, discusses lifting device tax, unattributed (Sept 5, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: Letters to the editor (Sept 5, 2013)
 * Brownsberger has diverse experience, by Sandra Shaw, Wachusett Drive
 * Brownsberger wants to serve all, by Yu-Chi (Larry) and Sophia Ho, North Emerson Road
 * Boston.com: Candidates for Markey’s seat split on Syria action, by Joshua Miller (Sept 3, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: 5th District Democratic forum to be held at Framingham State, by Brian Benson (Sept 4, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: 5th Congressional District forum set for Sept. 22 at Framingham State, unattributed (Sept 3, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Karen Spilka calls for rebuilding of electric grid, unattributed (Sept 3, 2013)
 * Wickedlocal Arlington: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Peter Koutoujian tours business, discusses lifting Medical Device Tax, unattributed (Sep 2, 2013)

Aug 2013

 * Lexington Minuteman: BROWNSBERGER - Pol plans 110-mile bike tour, unattributed (Aug 29, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT - Koutoujian holds talk with seniors, unattributed (Aug 29, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: Campaign Briefs, released by candidate campaigns (Aug 29, 2013)
 * Koutoujian wraps up Five-for-the-Fifth, by the Koutoujian campaign
 * Clark starts Kitchen Table Tour, by the Clark campaign
 * Boston.com: Brownsberger, candidate for Markey Congressional seat, set to kick off campaign with bike ride, by Joshua Miller (Aug 25, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: Katherine Clark celebrated the 78th anniversary of Social Security with Medford seniors on Aug. 14., unattributed (Aug 22, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT — republican - Addivinola: Regulations hurting US businesses, unattributed (Aug 22, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT — republican - Stopa stakes position on taxes, economy, unattributed (Aug 22, 2013)
 * Lexington Minuteman: CAMPAIGN TRAIL (Aug 22, 2013)
 * Spilka continues to earn endorsements, by the Spilka campaign
 * Lexington Minuteman: Letters to the editor (Aug 13, 2013)
 * Money – all money - talks in elections, by Andrei Radulesc-Banu, Cedar Street
 * MassLive: As Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Steve Grossman proposes 'People's Pledge' dissuading outside spending, Democrats seeking Ed Markey's old Congressional seat sign similar agreement, by Robert Rizzuto (Aug 20, 2013)
 * Blue Mass Group: Differences in MA-05 Candidates on Single Payer, by Judy Deutsch (Aug 19, 2013)
 * Boston business Journal: Senator Spilka plots software tax repeal, but she's got some explaining to do, by Craig Douglas (Aug 15, 2013)
 * Boston Globe: Lawmaker moves to repeal software tax, by Michael B. Farrell (Aug 15, 2013)
 * Wicked Local Franklin: Spilka files bill to repeal sales tax on computer software design services, unattributed (Aug 14, 2013)
 * Blue Mass Group: Checking out the MA-5 candidates’ voting records, via Progressive Massachusetts, by David Kravitz (Aug 12, 2013)
 * Open Debate: MA-05 Congressional Open Debate for the Democratic Primary, moderated by Adam Green and Stephanie Taylor (Aug 10, 2013). 1h 38 min.
 * MassLive: Progressive group to hold online debate in Massachusetts 5th District congressional race, by Shira Schoenberg (Aug 6, 2013)
 * MetroWest Daily News: New, old campaigning in the race for the 5th Congressional district, by Joe O'Connell (Aug 4, 2013)

July 2013

 * Wicked Local Waltham: Spilka endorsed by three more unions, town Democratic committee, unattributed (July 29, 2013)
 * Boston Herald: Ed Markey in playing-it-safe mode, by Matt Stout (July 28, 2013)
 * Metro West Daily News: Holliston Republican to run in 5th Congressional primary, by Staff reports (July 24, 2013)
 * Metro West Daily News: Candidates talk strategy for 5th Congressional District, by Joe O'Connell (July 21, 2013)
 * Boston Globe: Coakley backs Katherine Clark in bid for Markey’s seat, by Joshua Miller (July 18, 2013)
 * Lowell Sun: Special election set for Markey's seat, by the Lowell Sun (July 15, 2013)
 * NECN: Broadside: Peter Koutoujian for Mass. 5th District, interview with Peter Koutoujian by Jim Browde (July 12, 2013)
 * NECN: Broadside: Karen Spilka for Mass. 5th District, interview with Karen Spilka by Jim Browde (July 11, 2013)
 * NECN: Broadside: Katherine Clark for Mass. 5th District, interview with Katherine Clark by Jim Browde (July 10, 2013)
 * NECN: Broadside: Carl Sciortino for Mass. 5th District, interview with Carl Sciortino by Jim Browde (July 9, 2013)
 * NECN: Broadside: Will Brownsberger for Mass. 5th District, interview with Will Brownsberger by Jim Browde (July 8, 2013)
 * Boston Globe: Race to succeed Markey is gearing up, by Joshua Miller (July 11, 2013)
 * WBUR: Brownsberger Plans A Maverick’s Campaign, by David Scharfenberg (July 8, 2013)
 * Blue Mass Group blog: Responding to questions regarding Citizens United, by Will Brownsberger (July 5, 2013)
 * Blue Mass Group blog: Will Brownsberger and Citizens United, by David Kravitz (July 4, 2013)
 * Boston Magazine: The Congressional Race Starts With A Money Fight, by David S. Bernstein (July 2, 2013)
 * Boston Globe: Five Democrats vying for Markey’s seat in US House, by Joshua Miller (July 2, 2013)
 * WBUR: Koutoujian Announces Campaign For Congress, by Matt Murphy (July 1, 2013)
 * WBUR: Citing Strength Forged In A Difficult Childhood, Spilka Launches Congressional Campaign, by David Scharfenberg (July 1, 2013)
 * WBUR: Brownsberger Calls For Enhanced ‘People’s Pledge’ In Race To Succeed Markey, by David Scharfenberg (July 1, 2013)

June 2013

 * Metro West Daily News: Candidates in race to fill Markey's House seat, by Danielle Ameden (June 27, 2013)
 * Lexington Patch: Kaufman an ‘Unlikely’ Candidate for Markey’s House Seat, by Patrick Ball (June 27, 2013)
 * Boston Globe: Democrats campaign for Markey’s seat, by Joshua Miller (June 27, 2013)
 * Lowell Sun: Middlesex County Sheriff Koutoujian may make run for Markey's congressional seat, by Christopher Scott (June 27, 2013)
 * masslive.com: State Rep. Carl Sciortino officially announces run for congressional seat to be vacated by senator-elect Ed Markey, by Dan Ring, The Republican (June 26, 2013)
 * Washington Blade: Gay candidate touts progressive values in bid to replace Markey, by Chris Johnson (June 26, 2013)
 * WBUR: State Rep. Carl Sciortino Announces Congressional Bid, by David Scharfenberg (June 26, 2013)
 * WBUR: Jockeying Begins To Replace Markey In U.S. House, by Curt Nickisch (June 26, 2013)
 * WBUR: Labor Makes Its First Foray Into Race To Succeed Markey, by David Scharfenberg (June 19, 2013)

May 2013 and earlier

 * Boston Globe: Koutoujian will run for US House if Markey wins Senate bid, by Jim O’Sullivan (May 24, 2013)
 * Watertown Patch: Brownsberger Takes in $250K for Congressional Race, by Franklin Tucker (May 7, 2013)
 * Wicked Local Medford: Medford Rep. Carl Sciortino talks about planned run for Congress, by Nicholas Iovino (Feb 22, 2013)
 * Wicked Local Cambridge: Brownsberger plans to run for 5th congressional if Markey wins, by Eva Gallagher (Feb 19, 2013)
 * boston.com: State Senator Katherine Clark announces run for US Congress, by Jarret Bencks (Feb 15, 2013)
 * Winchester Patch: Katherine Clark Announces She Is Running For Congress, by Mark Ouellette (Feb 15, 2013)
 * Boston Globe: Democrats begin lining up to run for Markey’s congressional seat, by Michael Levenson (Feb 14, 2013)
 * Huffington Post: Carl Sciortino For Congress? Openly Gay Lawmaker Announces Bid For Ed Markey's Seat, by Gabrielle Dunkley (Feb 11, 2013)
 * Boston Globe: Sciortino plans run for Markey’s seat, by Jarret Bencks (Feb 9, 2013)

Commentary and Analysis

 * Mass Numbers blog: Democrats Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren followed different paths to statewide victory in Massachusetts, by Brent Benson (July 1, 2013)
 * Blue Mass Group blog: Recap of the 2013 Special Senate Election – Turnout Patterns, by 'fenway49' (July 1, 2013)

Fundraising

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