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Jake Binnall
Jake Binnall was a 2016 Republican write-in candidate for Second Middlesex & Norfolk District of the Massachusetts State Senate. He withdrew from the race after he did not receive the necessary signatures to appear on the general election ballot.
Biography
Binnall graduated from Framingham High School in 2016. He received a bachelor's degree in political science and legal studies from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 2019 and a master in public policy from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 2020. As of July 2022, Binnall was attending the Boston University School of Law. He has served on the Framingham Community and Economic Development committee as an appointed member and the Framingham School Committee as an appointed student representative.
Binnall has also served as the voter services chair for the League of Women Voters of Framingham, chair of the Teenage Republicans of Massachusetts, and vice-chair of the Teenage Republicans of New England. He served on the Youth in Philanthropy board of the Foundation for Metrowest. He was also active in the Framingham First Committee and the Framingham Community and Economic Development Committee.[1][2]
Elections
2016
Elections for the Massachusetts State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 8, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 7, 2016.
Incumbent Karen Spilka ran unopposed in the Massachusetts State Senate Second Middlesex & Norfolk District general election.[3][4]
| Massachusetts State Senate, Second Middlesex & Norfolk District General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Karen Spilka Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | ||
Incumbent Karen Spilka ran unopposed in the Massachusetts State Senate Second Middlesex & Norfolk District Democratic Primary.[5][6]
| Massachusetts State Senate, Second Middlesex & Norfolk District Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Karen Spilka Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Jake Binnall ran as a write-in candidate in the Republican primary.
Campaign themes
2016
Binall made the following statement to Ballotpedia regarding his political philosophy:[1]
| “ |
My political philosophy is simple. I believe the government should run as responsibly and efficiently as the hardworking families that fund it do. We should not have a government that spends our hard-earned tax dollars recklessly, and we should not have a government that is not representative of the people. I believe that every generation is called to lead and I believe it is now time for my generation to use our voice. I believe that decisions being made now will directly have an impact on our future, and that my generation deserves a voice. I want to be that voice. I want to be a part of the discussion. Together with my friends and family, I have decided to not just talk about my desire for a voice, but to run for public office and foster that discussion. It is with a strong faith and a love for this Commonwealth that I now ask for the support of the voters. This is not just a personal journey, as this campaign will be opening a discussion with the next generation of leaders. I hope to send a message to our Legislative body that this is everyone’s future, and we all deserve a voice. I am running for many reasons. Most importantly, I think we need change on Beacon Hill. It easy for politicians to tout that word to pander for votes, but I am not a politician. I am a citizen that is uniquely concerned for the future of this state. We desperately need balance, accountability, and new leadership on Beacon Hill. These are things that I can bring to the table if given the chance. I firmly believe that it is time we elect a leader that represents the future of the Commonwealth and who will advocate for responsible, commonsense ideas that will make Massachusetts a better place for all. I want to provide the voters of the 2nd Middlesex and Norfolk district a choice between a new voice of balance & responsibility, and the same, tax and spend status quo. I believe our district deserves a senator that is going to fight for our future and work with our Governor, not against him. I believe I am that person.[7] |
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See also
- Massachusetts State Senate
- Massachusetts State Senate Second Middlesex & Norfolk District
- Massachusetts State Senate elections, 2016
- Massachusetts State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted through Ballotpedia's biographical submission form on August 25, 2016
- ↑ Ballotpedia staff, "Email communication with Jake Binnall," July 9, 2022
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of State, "2016 State election candidates," accessed October 3, 2016
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "Election data lookup," accessed December 20, 2016
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Candidates (Democratic)," accessed June 20, 2016
- ↑ Secretary of the Commonweath of Massachusetts, "Massachusetts Election Statistics," accessed October 14, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
