Monday, February 18, 2013
Bielat and Gomez say they’re in; Sullivan may also join the field.
It’s starting to shape up into quite a race, as the field of potential Republican candidates for U.S. Senate continues to grow. This week, two more Republicans threw their hats in the proverbial ring in the race for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the appointment of John Kerry to Secretary of State including Norfolk’s Sean Bielat (who ran for the 4th Congressional District Seat in November against Joseph P. Kennedy, III) and Cohasset’s Gabriel Gomez. Candidates have just under two weeks to meet the Feb. 27 deadline to gather the 10,000 certified signatures needed to appear on the April 30 primary ballot. The special election is June 25. After losing two races for Congress, Bielat has opened up a federal campaign office to raise money…
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Medfield went against the state norm and voted Republican in the Commonwealth's two biggest races.
This story was updated on Nov. 7 to reflect the final official election results as tabulated by the Medfield Town Clerk's office. While Barack Obama overwhelmingly won the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' 11 electoral votes, he did not win the majority of Medfield's votes. In Medfield, Mitt Romney took 3,864 votes over Obama's 3,448. In addition, Elizabeth Warren won the U.S. Senate seat statewide, incumbent Scott Brown won Medfield's vote with 4,569 for Brown and 2,832 for Warren. The closest race in Medfield was that of Representative for the Fourth Congressional District. By a narrow margin of just 38 votes, Medfield helped put Joseph P. Kennedy III into the seat with 3,579 votes over Sean Bielat's 3,541 votes. Other Medfield results …
A mock election was held in Medfield grades 4-12 this week. See if the children's election results mirror the adult's results.
While the adults were off to the polls on Tuesday, so were Medfield's school children. A mock election was held at Dale Street Elementary School as well as Blake Middle School, and Medfield High School. Here is a look at the mock election poll results: Dale Street Elementary School (grades 4-5) President: Barack Obama (184) and Mitt Romney (222) U.S. Senate: Scott Brown (312) and Elizabeth Warren (95) Coordinated by Fifth Grade teachers Mrs. Cowell and Mr. Mason who had voting booths set up in their classrooms. Blake Middle School (grades 6-8) President: Obama (53%) and Romney (47%) Medfield High School (grades 9-12) President: Obama (407 or 53%) and Romney (314 or 41%). Also, Stein (30 or 4%) and Johnson (18 or 2%) Senator: Brown (…
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Retiring Barney Frank will be succeeded by scion of Kennedy political dynasty.
Joe Kennedy III will be a new U.S. Congressman from Massachusetts. At around 9:30 p.m., the Associated Press called the race for 32-year old Kennedy, who lives in Brookline, as he was beating by a 2-1 margin Norfolk Republican Sean Bielat in the race to represent the redrawn Fourth Congressional District. Rep. Barney Frank, a media celebrity Tuesday night at Kennedy's celebration party at the Newton Marriott Hotel, is retiring after serving the Fourth District since 1981. Yes, the Kennedys are a famous political family, but Joe III especially follows family tradition with this particular win: his father, Joe Kennedy II, served as Congressman from Massachusetts (in the 8th Congressional District) from 1987-1999. And his great-uncle, who …
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This story was updated on Nov. 7 to reflect the final official election results as tabulated by the Medfield Town Clerk. Stay with Medfield Patch all day as we update this article with news and information from the polls and live election results after 8 p.m. Vote today at The Center at Medfield, 1 Ice House Road, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Share your photos and videos from Election Day by clicking the Upload Photos and Video button! Also, tell us what've seen at the polls in the comments below: How long did you wait to vote today? Which candidate has the most visible presence among signholders? Join the conversation in the comments. Scott Brown (R), Elizabeth Warren (D): Senator in Congress Scott Brown has represented Massachusetts in the U.S…
Sunday, November 4, 2012
The candidates, incumbents and issues that will affect Medfield and Norfolk County.
As we prepare for Tuesday's election, Medfield Patch is devoted to bring you the information you need about all races relevant to Medfield. Bookmark this page for updates. The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at The Center at Medfield, 1 Icehouse Road. For a sample ballot, click here. President Barack Obama: Obama was at the height of discussion in early May 2011, when the President announced that Osama Bin Laden had been killed. GOP Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney: Massachusetts Governor's Council Candidate Patrick McCabe have discussed an article in the Washington Post that criticized Romney for his handling of judicial appointments. The Scott Brown vs. Elizabeth Warren Senate race. This race is being closely watched …
Joe Kennedy will be at Noon Hill Grille tonight at 6 p.m.
Joe Kennedy III, candidate for Congress, will be at Noon Hill Grille tonight at 6 p.m. Kennedy, a Brookline Democrat, is running against Sean Bielat, a Norfolk Republican, to replace the retiring Fourth District Congressman Barney Frank, of Newton. The Fourth District includes Medfield. Election 2012 polls will be open in Medfield on Tuesday, Nov. 6, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at The Center at Medfield, 1 Icehouse Road.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
The 15-minute debate aired on Fox25 Morning News earlier today.
Although they had just a few minutes to make their case, Fourth Congressional District candidates Joe Kennedy III and Sean Bielat touted their experience and ideas in a Fox25 debate earlier this morning. The live debate, which was moderated by Fox25 news host Gene Levanchy, lasted less than 15 minutes. This was the final scheduled television appearance for Bielat and Kennedy before the Nov. 6 general election. Bielat, a Norfolk Republican, is running against Kennedy, a Brookline Democrat, to replace the retiring Fourth District Congressman Barney Frank of Newton. Keeping with a theme that has run throughout the campaign, Bielat and Kennedy sparred on experience and whether Kennedy's name has carried him through the election. "I think …
Friday, October 12, 2012
Kennedy, a Democrat, is facing off against Republican Sean Bielat in the Fourth Congressional District race.
Democratic congressional candidate Joe Kennedy III joined us for a live chat with Patch readers on October 12. Many of the questions submitted touched on Kennedy's experience as well as his economic plan, healthcare and budget reductions. Kennedy will face off against Republican Sean Bielat for the Fourth District seat currently held by Newton Congressman Barney Frank, who plans to retire at the end of this year. Bielat joined Patch for a similar live chat Q&A on October 11. Read through the following short recap of Kennedy's chat (below), or browse the full Q&A transcript. Patch: Throughout this campaign, your opponent has often criticized your experience. How do you respond? Specifically, what kind of experience and knowledge can you …
Democratic congressional candidate Joe Kennedy III will take readers' questions starting at 1 p.m. today.
Fourth Congressional District candidate Joe Kennedy III will be taking readers' questions in a LIVE text chat today, Oct. 12, starting at 1 p.m. Kennedy, a Democrat, is running against Republican Sean Bielat to fill the seat of retiring Congressman Barney Frank, of Newton. This afternoon's chat will last roughly 45 minutes. To submit a question, simply enter your name in the chat box above, type your question and submit. A recap of the chat will be posted later this afternoon. Bielat participated in a similar live chat Q&A yesterday. Questions submitted will be subject to moderator approval. No vulgar or libelous comments will be allowed. Because we expect a high volume of questions for the chat session, we will keep the questions issue…
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8:48 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
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