Falmouth Democrat Rep. Dylan Fernandes drew monetary assist final month from no less than 12 lawmakers on Beacon Hill and two former representatives in his bid for a South Shore and Cape Cod Senate seat.
Records filed with the state’s marketing campaign finance workplace present Fernandes pulled in roughly $1,950 from present state senators and representatives, a lift to what may very well be a aggressive race for the Plymouth and Barnstable seat Sen. Susan Moran is just not in search of reelection to as she pursues a county put up.
Several of the legislators mentioned they contemplate the donations an endorsement of Fernandes’ candidacy, together with Sen. William Brownsberger, a Belmont Democrat who donated $200 and serves in Senate Democratic management.
“I think he’s been a good representative, he’s a hard working guy,” Brownsberger informed the Herald Thursday whereas leaving the Senate Chamber.
Fernandes mentioned it’s “an honor” to have the assist of colleagues within the House and Senate. In a press release earlier this week, Fernandes mentioned he raised virtually $84,000 within the first month of his marketing campaign after incomes an endorsement from Gov. Maura Healey.
“I have always been a collaborator who will work with anyone from anywhere to get things done for the people I represent and this early support from colleagues in both branches demonstrates that commitment,” he mentioned in a press release to the Herald Thursday.
Sen. Barry Finegold, an Andover Democrat, donated $500 and mentioned he’s backing Fernandes.
“I think Dylan is great. I’ve seen what he’s done in the House. I think he’d be someone that can bring a lot of people together and work really hard and do great for the Cape. So it’s a big loss with (Moran) and I think Dylan can fill that,” Finegold informed the Herald.
Sen. John Cronin, who donated $200, mentioned he’s supporting Fernandes as a result of he would “be a great member of the Senate.”
“I’m going to work really hard to get him elected,” Cronin informed the Herald Thursday. “I think his reputation for working with members, both in the House Chamber and across into the Senate, really precede him. And I think he’s got a reputation for collaboration and getting results. And I think he’d be a great, young addition to this chamber.”
Other lawmakers who donated embody $250 from Rep. Daniel Carey, $100 from Sen. Brendan Crighton, $100 from Rep. Mindy Domb, $100 from Rep. Antonio Cabral, $100 from Rep. Kate Donaghue, $100 from Sen. Paul Mark, $100 from Rep. Tram Nguyen, $100 from Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa, and $100 from Rep. Tommy Vitolo.
Melrose Mayor Paul Brodeur, who additionally served within the Legislature, donated $100 whereas former Rep. Daniel Cullinane forked over $200.
At least one Republican has formally jumped into the Senate race, Bourne School Committee member Kari MacRae, who informed the Herald earlier this week she had raised somewhat over $1,500 final month.
Rep. Mathew Muratore, a Plymouth Republican, has mentioned he’s contemplating working for the Senate seat, however has not made an official announcement.
Denise Spencer Wallace of Plymouth filed paperwork Wednesday to run as a Republican for Muratore’s seat however informed the Herald she has not but made a proper choice. Two Democrats, Michelle Badger and Scott Hokanson, have additionally filed for Muratore’s seat.
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