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With less than a week until the state primary, Belmont residents have poured more than a quarter-million dollars into state and local campaigns since January. According to from the Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF), Belmont ranks the second highest…

By Maggie Scales, Lexington Observer staff Editor’s Note: The Lexington Observer shared this story with The Belmont Voice. Jonathan Paz, a 33-year-old Waltham native, Waltham City Councilor and son of Bolivian immigrants, is running to represent Massachusetts’ 5th District, which includes Belmont,…

By Maggie Scales, Lexington Observer staff Editor’s Note: This story was shared with The Voice by the Lexington Observer. Tarik Samman, a 27-year-old Lowell native, first-time politician, and son of Syrian immigrants, is running in the Democratic primary to represent Massachusetts’ 5th…

This summer, state Sen. William Brownsberger has been busy fending off a challenge from fellow Democrat Daniel Lander. State Rep. Dave Rogers is also facing a challenge from Democrat Nomita Ganguly. It reflects a national trend: incumbent Democrats facing serious challenges from…