If you're in East Boston, it's time to vote for State Representative of the First Suffolk district, the seat vacated by Anthony Petruccelli when he won a State Senate spot. Here are the candidates, all Democrats:
Carlo Basile - Basile is officially a Democrat, but he is more of a moderate - or an undercover elephant - in that he endorsed Romney in the past and worked for Kerry Healey's failed attempt to be governor. He was also a former chief of staff for the RMV.
Mary Berninger - A local activist. The Hubster notes that she may be the "least politically connected" of the group.
Jeff Drago - Definitely an insider having worked as Mayor Menino's liaison to Boston, and he also has a picture of himself with T-Vag on his website. He definitely has the hook-up.
Gloribell Mota - If Drago is the insider who has connections, Mota appears to be more of a traditional progressive. She used to work for City Councilor Felix Arroyo and is endorsed by Blue Mass Group. She might have the advantage as a Spanish speaker and daughter of immigrants in a district that is 40% Latino, though the Phoenix argues that's debatable.
Jimbo at The Hubster has covered this election in great detail - if you need more information, The Hubster is the source.
And that's not it. Even though the preliminary election for the at-large City Councilor seat was cancelled, preliminary elections will be held for City Councilor in District 9 (Allston/Brighton) and in District 7 (Roxbury). District 9 is wide open with five people in the race. The Allston-Brighton TAB offers an overview of the candidates: Mark Ciommo, Greg Glennon, Rosie Hanlon, Tim Schofield, and Alex Selvig. The District 7 race includes the current incumbent, Chuck Turner. Carlos Henriquez and Althea Garrison--who has apparently run for everything--are running against Turner.
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