State Politics:2013 US House Special Election MA District 5

State Elections 2013
US House District 5
US Senate

General Election Results

Cities and Towns	Precincts Reporting	Frank Addivinola (R)	James Aulenti (I)	Katherine   Clark (D)	James Hall (JPS)
24	243 of 243	19,319 (31.7%)	994 (1.6%)	40,172 (65.9%)	452 (0.7%)

• Source: Boston Globe

Town by town

Cities and Towns	Precincts Reporting	Frank Addivinola (R)	James Aulenti (I)	Katherine   Clark (D)	James Hall (JPS)	Turnout
Arlington	21 of 21	1,131 (20%)	66 (1%)	4,297 (77%)	111 (2%)	19%
Ashland	5 of 5	438 (44%)	18 (2%)	541 (54%)	1 (0%)	9%
Belmont	8 of 8	774 (28%)	35 (1%)	1,918 (70%)	23 (1%)	15%
Cambridge	17 of 17	247 (6%)	39 (1%)	3,964 (93%)	29 (1%)	12%
Framingham	18 of 18	1,370 (34%)	73 (2%)	2,559 (64%)	6 (0%)	11%
Holliston	4 of 4	488 (42%)	18 (2%)	663 (56%)	6 (1%)	12%
Lexington	9 of 9	744 (20%)	36 (1%)	2,951 (79%)	19 (1%)	17%
Lincoln	2 of 2	139 (19%)	8 (1%)	590 (80%)	4 (1%)	17%
Malden	16 of 16	870 (28%)	28 (1%)	2,181 (70%)	21 (1%)	11%
Medford	16 of 16	1,282 (33%)	58 (1%)	2,520 (65%)	38 (1%)	11%
Melrose	14 of 14	1,135 (30%)	26 (1%)	2,640 (69%)	9 (0%)	20%
Natick	10 of 10	860 (37%)	62 (3%)	1,375 (60%)	7 (0%)	10%
Revere	21 of 21	786 (40%)	39 (2%)	1,128 (57%)	20 (1%)	8%
Sherborn	1 of 1	162 (35%)	12 (3%)	284 (62%)	0 (0%)	15%
Southborough	3 of 3	296 (48%)	11 (2%)	313 (50%)	2 (0%)	9%
Stoneham	7 of 7	791 (45%)	15 (1%)	934 (53%)	7 (0%)	11%
Sudbury	5 of 5	445 (34%)	21 (2%)	834 (64%)	6 (0%)	11%
Waltham	18 of 18	1,137 (39%)	55 (2%)	1,668 (58%)	20 (1%)	8%
Watertown	12 of 12	633 (27%)	35 (2%)	1,638 (71%)	8 (0%)	10%
Wayland	4 of 4	348 (28%)	24 (2%)	866 (70%)	7 (1%)	13%
Weston	4 of 4	348 (39%)	18 (2%)	525 (59%)	2 (0%)	11%
Winchester	8 of 8	2,904 (40%)	266 (4%)	3,950 (55%)	85 (1%)	48%
Winthrop	6 of 6	644 (49%)	7 (1%)	672 (51%)	0 (0%)	11%
Woburn	14 of 14	1,347 (53%)	24 (1%)	1,161 (45%)	21 (1%)	11%
Total	243 of 243	19,319 (32%)	994 (2%)	40,172 (66%)	452 (1%)	13%

• Source: boston.com

Lexington Results

• Lexington Results (unofficial)

Primary Results

Democratic Party

Cities and Towns	Precincts Reporting	Will Brownsberger	Katherine   Clark	Peter Koutoujian	Martin Long	Paul Maisano	Carl Sciortino	Karen Spilka
24	243 of 243	10,142 (15%)	21,959 (32%)	15,290 (22%)	394 (1%)	1,498 (2%)	11,185 (16%)	9,057 (13%)

• Source: boston.com

Town by town

City or Town	Precincts Reporting	Will Brownsberger	Katherine   Clark	Peter Koutoujian	Martin Long	Paul Maisano	Carl Sciortino	Karen Spilka
Arlington	21 of 21	1,913 (26%)	2,518 (34%)	985 (13%)	153 (2%)	74 (1%)	1,371 (19%)	287 (4%)
Ashland	5 of 5	14 (1%)	54 (4%)	56 (4%)	2 (0%)	9 (1%)	59 (5%)	1,063 (85%)
Belmont	8 of 8	3,586 (66%)	565 (10%)	900 (16%)	4 (0%)	34 (1%)	316 (6%)	57 (1%)
Cambridge	17 of 17	788 (15%)	2,349 (44%)	369 (7%)	23 (0%)	30 (1%)	1,497 (28%)	291 (5%)
Framingham	18 of 18	81 (2%)	411 (9%)	551 (12%)	8 (0%)	48 (1%)	420 (10%)	2,898 (66%)
Holliston	4 of 4	13 (1%)	101 (9%)	43 (4%)	1 (0%)	14 (1%)	87 (8%)	826 (76%)
Lexington	9 of 9	806 (19%)	1,515 (36%)	670 (16%)	34 (1%)	38 (1%)	749 (18%)	341 (8%)
Lincoln	2 of 2	192 (24%)	305 (38%)	134 (17%)	3 (0%)	2 (0%)	126 (16%)	48 (6%)
Malden	16 of 16	72 (2%)	2,370 (64%)	622 (17%)	17 (0%)	159 (4%)	389 (11%)	72 (2%)
Medford	16 of 16	197 (4%)	1,268 (24%)	920 (18%)	33 (1%)	187 (4%)	2,484 (47%)	151 (3%)
Melrose	14 of 14	77 (2%)	3,042 (79%)	337 (9%)	4 (0%)	60 (2%)	267 (7%)	62 (2%)
Natick	10 of 10	71 (3%)	425 (16%)	318 (12%)	9 (0%)	43 (2%)	298 (11%)	1,467 (56%)
Revere	21 of 21	64 (3%)	846 (33%)	1,008 (40%)	17 (1%)	183 (7%)	321 (13%)	87 (3%)
Sherborn	1 of 1	37 (9%)	124 (31%)	42 (11%)	1 (0%)	3 (1%)	56 (14%)	131 (33%)
Southborough	3 of 3	40 (9%)	102 (24%)	47 (11%)	2 (0%)	3 (1%)	62 (14%)	178 (41%)
Stoneham	7 of 7	24 (1%)	1,110 (59%)	284 (15%)	2 (0%)	268 (14%)	159 (8%)	46 (2%)
Sudbury	5 of 5	69 (7%)	315 (30%)	110 (11%)	1 (0%)	11 (1%)	312 (30%)	229 (22%)
Waltham	18 of 18	155 (3%)	657 (12%)	4,148 (74%)	20 (0%)	37 (1%)	433 (8%)	172 (3%)
Watertown	12 of 12	1,431 (30%)	668 (14%)	1,815 (38%)	9 (0%)	30 (1%)	714 (15%)	105 (2%)
Wayland	4 of 4	120 (10%)	404 (34%)	195 (16%)	4 (0%)	5 (0%)	209 (18%)	251 (21%)
Weston	4 of 4	75 (11%)	314 (45%)	156 (22%)	2 (0%)	0 (0%)	70 (10%)	79 (11%)
Winchester	8 of 8	221 (11%)	1,163 (56%)	287 (14%)	15 (1%)	39 (2%)	316 (15%)	45 (2%)
Winthrop	6 of 6	26 (2%)	496 (34%)	658 (46%)	5 (0%)	51 (4%)	163 (11%)	43 (3%)
Woburn	14 of 14	70 (3%)	837 (39%)	635 (29%)	25 (1%)	170 (8%)	307 (14%)	128 (6%)
Total	243 of 243	10,142 (15%)	21,959 (32%)	15,290 (22%)	394 (1%)	1,498 (2%)	11,185 (16%)	9,057 (13%)

• Source: boston.com

Republican Party

Cities and Towns	Precincts Reporting	Frank   Addivinola	Mike Stopa	Tom Tierney
24	243 of 243	4,759 (49%)	2,477 (26%)	2,456 (25%)

• Source: boston.com

Town by town

Cities and Towns	Precincts Reporting	Frank   Addivinola	Mike Stopa	Tom Tierney
Arlington	21 of 21	339 (52%)	130 (20%)	177 (27%)
Ashland	5 of 5	95 (39%)	88 (37%)	58 (24%)
Belmont	8 of 8	217 (45%)	123 (26%)	137 (29%)
Cambridge	17 of 17	71 (50%)	39 (27%)	33 (23%)
Framingham	18 of 18	308 (38%)	240 (29%)	268 (33%)
Holliston	4 of 4	92 (26%)	228 (63%)	40 (11%)
Lexington	9 of 9	185 (47%)	106 (27%)	101 (26%)
Lincoln	2 of 2	44 (47%)	33 (35%)	17 (18%)
Malden	16 of 16	207 (52%)	101 (25%)	89 (22%)
Medford	16 of 16	324 (49%)	159 (24%)	185 (28%)
Melrose	14 of 14	281 (51%)	142 (26%)	129 (23%)
Natick	10 of 10	200 (42%)	141 (30%)	136 (29%)
Revere	21 of 21	260 (61%)	74 (17%)	95 (22%)
Sherborn	1 of 1	28 (27%)	45 (44%)	30 (29%)
Southborough	3 of 3	63 (37%)	69 (40%)	39 (23%)
Stoneham	7 of 7	190 (57%)	67 (20%)	74 (22%)
Sudbury	5 of 5	115 (53%)	48 (22%)	55 (25%)
Waltham	18 of 18	392 (48%)	129 (16%)	289 (36%)
Watertown	12 of 12	228 (51%)	107 (24%)	116 (26%)
Wayland	4 of 4	52 (29%)	63 (36%)	62 (35%)
Weston	4 of 4	68 (32%)	115 (54%)	30 (14%)
Winchester	8 of 8	359 (65%)	99 (18%)	96 (17%)
Winthrop	6 of 6	228 (78%)	27 (9%)	39 (13%)
Woburn	14 of 14	413 (61%)	104 (15%)	161 (24%)
Total	243 of 243	4,759 (49%)	2,477 (26%)	2,456 (25%)

• Source: boston.com

Lexington Results

• Lexington Results

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

James V. Aulenti (I)

http://www.votejva.com

Public offices: none

• More candidate background info on his web page

Web:

• Facebook page: James Aulenti

James Hall (Justice Peace Security)

Web: n/a

Polls

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Will Brownsberger	Katherine Clark	Peter Koutoujian	Martin Long	Paul Maisano	Carl Sciortino	Karen Spilka	Undecided
Gerstein Bocian Agne*	September 23–25, 2013	500	± 4.4%	12%	27%	16%	—	—	15%	18%	12%
GreenbergQuinlanRosner^	September 22–24, 2013	400	± 4.9%	11%	19%	15%	—	—	11%	18%	26%
Emerson College	September 13–17, 2013	310	± 4%	11.3%	23.9%	19%	1.3%	1%	5.2%	15.5%	22.6%
GreenbergQuinlanRosner^	July 18–23, 2013	405	± 4.9%	11%	15%	12%	—	—	4%	14%	43%

• * Internal poll for Katherine Clark Campaign
• ^ Internal poll for Karen Spilka Campaign

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Frank Addivinola	Mike Stopa	Tom Tierney	Undecided
Emerson College	September 13–17, 2013	107	± 9%	13.1%	6.5%	24.3%	56.1%

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)
• NECN Broadside: Dems in Mass. 5th Congressional District race debate (Oct 8, 2013)
  • Part 1
  • Part 2
  • Part 3
  • Part 4
  • Part 5
  • Part 6

News

2017

• Boston Globe: Trump’s opioid commission is politics at its worst, by Katherine Clark (Apr 3, 2017)
• Boston Globe: No time for politics on Trump’s opioids committee, editorial (Mar 31, 2017)

2015

• Boston Globe: Katherine Clark’s rise in Washington has Democrats looking ahead, by Joshua Miller (Nov 8, 2015)
• Lexington Minuteman: Congresswoman notes the diversity of Lexington life-science company's workforce, by Al Gentile (Oct 21, 2015)
• The Commonwealth: A rookie on Pelosi’s team, by Shawn Zeller (July 7, 2015)
• Lexington Minuteman: Clark talks about first 96 days in Congress , by Martha Crosier Wood (Mar 21, 2014)

Dec 2013

• Boston Globe: Katherine Clark to succeed Edward Markey in House, by Michael Levenson (Dec 11, 2013)
• Lexington Patch: Clark Defeats Addivinola, Wins Race for Congress, by Mark Ouellette (Dec 11, 2013)
• Wicked Local Franklin: Election Tuesday to fill Markey's U.S. Rep. seat, by Danielle Ameden (Dec 8, 2013)
• Boston Herald: Katherine Clark races through campaign $$, by Matt Stout (Dec 8, 2013)
• Boston Globe: Candidates vying to replace Ed Markey joust in debate, by Michael Levenson (Dec 7, 2013)
• Boston Globe: Clark, Addivinola face off in congressional race, by Joshua Miller (Dec 5, 2013)
• Boston Globe: Biographies of the two Massachusetts congressional candidates, by Globe Staff (Dec 5, 2013)

Nov 2013

• Wicked Local Waltham: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Katherine Clark a no show at Fox 25 debate with Frank Addivinola, unattributed (Nov 20, 2013)
• Lexington Minuteman: Question of the week for 5th District candidates, unattributed (Nov 14, 2013)
• Wicked Local Melrose: Local politicians consider campaigning for Clark’s seat, by Jessica Sacco (Nov 13, 2013)

Oct 2013

• Boston.com: US House 5th District Democratic Primary Results
• Boston.com: US House 5th District Republican Primary Results
• Boston Globe: Clark, Addivinola to vie for Markey’s seat, by Joshua Miller (Oct 16, 2013)
• Lexington Minuteman: Q&A: 5th District Democrat candidates on law enforcement, by State House News Service (Oct 11, 2013)
• Lexington Minuteman: Q&A: 5th District Republican candidates on law enforcement, by State House News Service (Oct 11, 2013)
• Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Clark endorsed by Cambridge firefighters, unattributed (Oct 11, 2013)
• Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Addivinola endorsed by Helen Hatch, unattributed (Oct 11, 2013)
• Boston Herald: Congressional hopefuls slam flier featuring Clark and Warren, by Matt Stout (Oct 10, 2013)
• Lexington Minuteman: Waltham mayor endorses Koutoujian for Congress, unattributed (Oct 10, 2013)
• Lexington Minuteman: Q&A: 5th District Republican candidates on budgetary matters, by State House News Service (Oct 10, 2013)
• Lexington Minuteman: Q&A: 5th District Democrat candidates on budgetary matters, by State House News Service (Oct 10, 2013)
• Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Brownsberger calls out Koutoujian’s NRA grade, unattributed (Oct 10, 2013)
• Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Brownsberger: Fully implement Obamacare now, unattributed (Oct 10, 2013)
• Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: House Speaker DeLeo endorses Koutoujian, unattributed (Oct 10, 2013)
• Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz endorses Clark, unattributed (Oct 10, 2013)
• Boston Herald: DeLeo backs Koutoujian in run for Congress, by Matt Stout (Oct 9, 2013)
• Boston Magazine: EMILY’s List Uses Elizabeth Warren to Boost Katherine Clark, by David S. Bernstein (Oct 9, 2013)
• Lexington Minuteman: Q&A: 5th District Democrat candidates on military matters, by State House News Service (Oct 9, 2013)
• Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Mike Stopa endorsed by former Sen. Scott Brown, unattributed (Oct 9, 2013)
• Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Congressional candidate William Brownsberger calls for immigration reform, unattributed (Oct 9, 2013)
• Boston Globe: Candidates aim to standout at Congressional debate, by Joshua Miller (Oct 8, 2013)
• Lexington Minuteman: Q&A: 5th District Republican candidates on priorities, party, by State House News Service (Oct 8, 2013)
• Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: William Brownsberger raises more in Fifth District than any other candidate, unattributed (Oct 8, 2013)
• Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Katherine Clark debuts third television ad, unattributed (Oct 8, 2013)
• Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Betsy Myers joins Peter Koutoujian on campaign trail, unattributed (Oct 7, 2013)
• Boston Globe: Speaker DeLeo endorses Koutoujian in race to succeed Markey, by Joshua Miller (Oct 9, 2013)
• Mass Live: 5th Congressional district Democratic candidates debate government shutdown, government surveillance in first televised debate, by Shira Schoenberg (Oct 8, 2013)
• Blue Mass Group: MA-5 debate open thread, by David Kravitz (Oct 8, 2013)
• Boston Herald: Editorial endorsement: For Dems in the 5th, by Herald Staff (Oct 8, 2013)
• Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Katherine Patrick endorses Carl Sciortino for Congress, unattributed (Oct 7, 2013)
• Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Koutoujian offers ideas on women's issues, unattributed (Oct 6, 2013)
• Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Former state Sen. Susan Fargo endorses Katherine Clark for Congress, unattributed (Oct 6, 2013)
• Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: William Brownsberger shares energy, climate policy vision, unattributed (Oct 6, 2013)
• Metro West Daily News: Fifth District - Our choice for Democrats: Spilka, by MetroWest Daily News (Oct 6, 2013)
• Boston Magazine: Massachusetts Congressional Candidates Are Struggling For Funds, by David S. Bernstein (Oct 4, 2013)
• Harvard Crimson: On Senator Brownsberger and Campaign Finance, by John A. Griffin (Oct 4, 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
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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 Herald: If candidates are transparent, they should prove it, by Jaclyn Cashman (Aug. 27, 2013)
• 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)

Analysis web sites

• Wikipedia: MA-5 Special Election
• Ballotopedia: MA-5 Special Election

Fundraising

• Federal campaign contributions: go to the candidate/committee info page on the FEC web site, and enter the candidate name and the state.
• State campaign contributions from state registered lobbyists: go to the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts web site, select 'Campaign Contribution' and 'Candidate Name'. Then enter the candidate name and year, and click 'Search'.
• State level campaign contributions: go to the Office of Campaign and Political Finance web site, enter the candidate name and click the 'reports' tab.