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 Baollotpedia.

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)

News

• 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: 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• Wickedlocal Arlington: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Peter Koutoujian tours business, discusses lifting Medical Device Tax, unattributed (Sep 2, 2013)
• Lexington Minuteman: FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Karen Spilka calls for rebuilding of electric grid, unattributed (Aug 3, 2013)
• Boston.com: Brownsberger, candidate for Markey Congressional seat, set to kick off campaign with bike ride, by Joshua Miller (Aug 25, 2013)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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

• 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.