Preview: 26th Middlesex Race 2012
A look at stories about the race for 26th Middlesex District.
As far as local Somerville elections go, the Nov., 2012, race for the 26th Middlesex District seat in the Massachusetts House of Representatives is the most fiercely contested.
The district covers East Somerville and East Cambridge, stretching from MIT to Somerville's Assembly Square, and including the southern part of Union Square.
Three candidates are vying for the seat: Incumbent State Rep. Timothy Toomey; Progressive Independent Mike Connolly, who's running a "no money" campaign; and Somerville native Thomas Vasconcelos, a Republican and recent college graduate who's not been shy about expressing his opinions about Beacon Hill politics.
If you have time, read about the two debates held in this race, and if you have even more time, take a moment to watch some of the debates. Links are below.
Here's some coverage of the 26th Middlesex race:
Watch: Toomey, Vasconcelos, Connolly Debate in Cambridge
State Rep Candidates Challenge Connolly on His "No Money" Campaign
Tuesday Night State Rep Debate Still Happening
26th Middlesex Race: Toomey on 'Greater Somerville,' Connolly in 'The Phoenix'
WATCH: State Rep Candidates Debate in Somerville—Toomey, Connolly, Vasconcelos Square Off
State Rep Candidates Spar During Feisty Debate
Toomey, Vasconcelos, Connolly Agree to Two Debates
Vasconcelos: Tax Returns Discussion a 'Distraction'
Toomey, Connolly Trade Barbs About Tax Returns, Debate Schedule
State Rep Candidates Debate Debates
'Radio Boston' Looks at East Somerville, East Cambridge House Race
'No Money' Candidate to Hold Rally Under McGrath Highway
Somerville Native Thomas Vasconcelos, a Republican, Runs for State Rep
Mike Connolly Announces 'No Money' Campaign to Unseat Toomey
