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Massachusetts' 5th Congressional District special election, 2013
The 5th Congressional District of Massachusetts held a special election for the U.S. House in 2013. The primary election was held on October 15, 2013, with the general election on December 10, 2013.[1]
The special election was held to fill the vacancy left by the special election victory by Rep. Ed Markey for the vacant Senate seat.[2] Markey won election to the U.S. Senate from Massachusetts, for the seat vacated by John Kerry, on June 25, 2013.[3][4]
Massachusetts' 5th Congressional District was considered a safe Democratic district.[5]
A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. Massachusetts utilizes a semi-closed primary system. An unaffiliated voter is allowed to vote in the primary election of his or her choice.[6][7]
For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article.
| Candidate Filing Deadline | Primary Election | General Election |
|---|---|---|
Candidates
General election
Primary candidates
Democratic
Peter Koutoujian: Middlesex Sheriff[9][10]- Katherine Clark: State senator[9][10]
- Karen Spilka: State senator[9][10]
- Will Brownsberger: State senator[9][10]
- Carl Sciortino: State representative[9][10]
- Martin Long: Former Lexington School Committee Member[11]
- Paul John Maisano: Stoneham resident[11]
Republican
Frank Addivinola: Lawyer and former Republican candidate for District 5[12]- Tom Tierney:Veteran[11]
- Mike Stopa: Physicist[13]
Declined to run
- Warren Tolman: Former state senator[14][15]
- Sean Garballey: State representative[14]
Election results
General elections
| U.S. House, Massachusetts District 5 General Special Election, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Katherine Clark |
66% | 40,303 | |
| Republican | Frank Addivinola | 31.6% | 19,328 | |
| Independent | James Aulenti | 1.6% | 996 | |
| Justice, Peace, Security Party | James Hall | 0.7% | 452 | |
| Total Votes | 61,079 | |||
| Source: Results via Massachusetts Elections Division | ||||
Primary elections
Democratic Primary
| U.S. House, Massachusetts District 5 Special Democratic Primary, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|
Katherine Clark |
31.6% | 21,983 | ||
| Peter Koutoujian | 22% | 15,303 | ||
| Carl Sciortino | 16% | 11,160 | ||
| Will Brownsberger | 14.6% | 10,163 | ||
| Karen Spilka | 13.1% | 9,088 | ||
| John Paul Maisano | 2.2% | 1,520 | ||
| Martin Long | 0.6% | 398 | ||
| Total Votes | 69,615 | |||
| Source: Official Results from Massachusetts Elections Division | ||||
Republican Primary
| U.S. House, Massachusetts District 5 Special Republican Primary, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|
Frank Addivinola |
49.1% | 4,760 | ||
| Tom Tierney | 25.6% | 2,478 | ||
| Mike Stopa | 25.3% | 2,457 | ||
| Total Votes | 9,695 | |||
| Source: Official Results from Massachusetts Elections Division | ||||
Issues
Syria
Carl Sciortino
- See also: United States involvement in Syria
Rep. Alan Grayson (D-FL) joined Carl Sciortino in a conference call on September 9, 2013, against military intervention in Syria.[16]
“I question what message a military strike will send if followed by additional bloodshed,” Sciortino said. Sciortino also added that the United States needed to seek a political solution through diplomacy and a negotiated ceasefire.[16]
Katherine Clark
- See also: United States involvement in Syria
State Senator Katherine Clark said she did not believe the case was made for military action in Syria.
"I am closely following this important debate, but based on the information publicly available I still have serious questions. I don't think the case has been made that U.S. military action is the best way to move forward, and if the vote were held today I would vote no,” Clark said in a statement.[16]
Peter Koutoujian
- See also: United States involvement in Syria
Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian said he was worried about the consequences of military action.
“I continue to have deep reservations about the United States taking any action that is not done in close conjunction with our allies in the region and the international community as a whole. In the shadows of the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, I also have serious concerns about the potential unforeseen consequences of a strike in that region that do not serve our long term interests. For those reasons, I do not support the resolution before Congress at this time,” Koutoujian said.[16]
Karen Spilka
- See also: United States involvement in Syria
State Senator Karen Spilka called the actions of Syrian president Bashar Assad's regime “appalling.”
“...But I have not been convinced that a military response by the United States will stop this horror. I applaud the President's decision to seek Congressional approval for the use of force in Syria but need further explanation for why military action is the best way forward to protect innocent civilians in Syria as well as our own national interests,” she said.
Will Brownsberger
- See also: United States involvement in Syria
State Senator Will Brownsberger also said he opposed the use of force. “After the best reflection I can give the matter from where I currently sit, I have concluded that, were I already seated in Congress, I would vote against the present resolution authorizing bombing of Syria. I believe that it is in America's long term interest to take a principled approach to foreign policy and that the presently proposed bombing cannot be justified on a principled basis,” Brownsberger said in a statement.[16] Brownsberger also said the U.S. should increase humanitarian aid to refugees.[16]
Mass Mentoring Partnership
Mass Mentoring Partnership (MMP), an organization in Massachusetts that advocated for youth mentoring, announced it drafted the Massachusetts Mentoring Agenda in order to educate the candidates on the national priorities of youth mentoring in Massachusetts.[17]
The agenda was endorsed by five of the candidates running for office: Will Brownsberger, Katherine Clark, Carl Sciortino, Karen Spilka and Martin Long.[17]
“Mass Mentoring Partnership urges all candidates for the 5th Congressional District office to endorse the Massachusetts Mentoring Agenda and join us in this critical work of strengthening communities through mentoring,” said MMP President and CEO Marty Martinez.[17]
Running in multiple elections
Mike Stopa issued a statement on September 26, 2013, about Frank Addivinola, who ran in both municipal elections and the 5th District special election.[18]
Addivinola, who listed his address as Boston, would have been legally required to move into the 5th District in order to take office if he would have won.[18]
“Mr. Addivinola has every right to run in these elections and I can see no question that any law is being broken. He cannot, however, hold both offices at the same time and if he should win the municipal race he would be forced to either resign that seat or else drop out of the race for Congress. I believe that his double run will lead the voters to question how seriously Mr. Addivinola takes his participation in either race,” Stopa posted on his campaign website.[18]
Wiretapping statute
Democratic candidate Karen Spilka attacked Katherine Clark in a debate on October 8, 2013, after Clark sponsored a bill updating the state’s wiretapping statute.[19] When Spilka was asked a question about government surveillance, Spilka replied, “Katherine has a bill that expands the scope of surveillance.”[19]
The group Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) subsequently launched a series of online ads on October 9, 2013, targeting Clark for the wiretapping bill.[19] “Katherine Clark supports invasive wiretapping,” one ad states. “Clark is the lead sponsor on a bill which would give police more power to listen to private conversations.”[19]
Republican candidates
All three Republican candidates--Frank Addivinola, Tom Tierney and Mike Stopa-- opposed the 2013 Senate immigration bill and all supported the Citizens United decision. Tom Tierney and Frank Addivinola described themselves as “prolife,” and opposed to abortion rights, while Mike Stopa says that he was personally opposed to abortion but that “Roe v. Wade is settled law.[20]
Media
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Campaign donors
Pre-primary report
In a pre-primary report from July 1 through September 25, 2013, candidates reported their fundraising totals going into the primary election.[21] Peter Koutoujian reported raising $608,000 and had $690,000 cash-on-hand.[21]Katherine Clark reported raising $374,000, which included a $250,000 personal loan, and had $394,000 cash-on-hand.[21] Carl Sciortino reported raising $266,000 and had $285,000 cash-on-hand.[21] Will Brownsberger reported raising $214,000, with $293,000 cash-on-hand.[21]Karen Spilka raised $207,000, with $132,000 cash-on-hand.[21][22]
In the days prior to the primary election, Koutoujian had raised about $919,160, and in the beginning of October had added at least another $60,000 in contributions of more than $200.[23] Katherine Clark came in second, having raised about $863,704 as of September 25, 2013.[23] Since the beginning of October, she received more than $30,000 in additional donations.[23]
In spending, Clark led. She reported a total of $470,099 paid out as of the end of September 2013, with Koutoujian reporting spending a total of $228,870.[23]
Second quarter
Peter Koutoujian led the field in fund-raising in the three months from April 2013 through June 2013 — the second quarter of the year.[24] He raised approximately $308,000, ending the quarter with about $290,000 in the bank, according to his campaign.[24] State senator Katherine Clark reported having more than $400,000 in the bank on June 30 after raising $228,000 in the quarter, according to her campaign.[24]State representative Carl Sciortino raised $203,000 in the quarter and had more than $270,000 in his account on June 30.[24] State senator Karen Spilka raised more than $200,000, and had over $200,000 in the bank at the end of last month.[24] State senator Will Brownsberger raised $130,000 and had $290,000 in cash on hand as of June 30, 2013.[24]
Pre-special report
State Senator Katherine Clark (D) far outraised her Republican opponent, Frank Addivinola, according to Federal Election Commission reports from November 29, 2013.[25]
According to the report, Clark raised $1.18 million during the special election cycle, including $323,000 in the reporting period from October 1, 2013, to November 20, 2013. She loaned herself $250,000 in September 2013, prior to the Democratic primary.[25]
Addivinola raised just $27,000 during the same reporting period and less than $40,000 during the entire election campaign, as well as a $61,000 loan to his campaign.[25] He spent almost no money campaigning – less than $10,000 – and reported having $96,000 in the bank just prior to the December 10, 2013, special election.[25]
Clark spent more than $1 million, and had $246,000 left in the bank as of November 20, 2013.[25]
Debates
Republican primary
It was announced on September 19, 2013, that all three Republican candidates agreed to participate in a September 29, 2013, debate hosted by Framingham State University.[26] The event was sponsored by the Republican town committees of: Ashland, Framingham, Holliston, Natick, Southborough and Wayland.[26] Former congressman Peter Blute was the moderator.[26]
Endorsements
Carl Sciortino
- Former Rep. Dennis Kucinich endorsed Carl Sciortino on October 9, 2013.[27]
- “The people of this district have a real opportunity to elect not just a worthy successor to Sen. (Edward) Markey but someone who’s been tested in the Massachusetts legislature on a wide range of social and economic issues, which resonate at a national level,” Kucinich said in his endorsement.[27]
- On October 2, 2013, Gov. Deval Patrick’s daughter Katherine endorsed Sciortino.[28]
- “This is the first campaign I have gotten to endorse in ... other than my dad’s,” Patrick said in a statement.[28]
- She praised Sciortino’s work on LGBT rights, the law requiring a protest-free buffer zone around reproductive health clinics, closing corporate tax loopholes and supporting investments in infrastructure. Patrick also praised Sciortino’s decision to launch his state house career by challenging and unseating Vincent Ciampa of Somerville in 2004.[28]
- The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization – announced the endorsement of Carl Sciortino (D) on July 11, 2013.[29]
- The Bay State Stonewall Democrats (BSSD) announced their endorsement of Carl Sciortino on August 30, 2013.[30]
- “There is a clear difference between the candidates in this race, and Carl Sciortino’s unwavering commitment to the LGBT community in the State House made this endorsement an easy decision. His willingness to lead the tough fights and build the coalitions to win those fights, is what gave him the edge in our endorsement process” said BSSD co-chair Steve Iannaccone.[30]
- The co-chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Raul Grijalva and Keith Ellison, announced their endorsements for Carl Sciortino on September 17, 2013.[31]
- “Carl Sciortino is the real thing. He is the consistent progressive in the race, having led the fight for the issues we progressives care about for almost 10 years in the state legislature—a higher minimum wage, closing corporate tax-loopholes, protecting a woman’s right to choose, the list goes on and on. Carl Sciortino’s ability to take on these tough fights, and win them, will be an incredible asset to the Progressive Caucus in Congress,” Grijalva and Ellison said in a joint statement.[31]
- The healthcare organization MassCare announced its endorsement of Sciortino on September 19, 2013.[32] “We are proud to announce our support of this great candidate, Carl Sciortino. Our organization has been grateful to have Carl as a strong advocate for single payer health care in Massachusetts. Carl has taken a leadership role in the efforts for passage of legislation to institute a single payer system in Massachusetts. If single payer is your issue, Carl Sciortino is the clear choice in this race,” said MassCare’s Executive Director Ture Richard Turnbull.[32]
- Sciortino said, “Single payer health care is the most cost-effective way to deliver health care to all Americans. I fully support MassCare’s mission to institute single payer health care in Massachusetts, and I have been proud work with them. I am the only one in this race who has been a consistent supporter of single payer health care, and I’m running for Congress to be a consistent progressive voice in Washington."[32]
- The Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) announced on September 18, 2013, its endorsement for Sciortino.[33]
- It was the PCCC's first endorsement of the 2014 cycle. It had more than 5,000 members in the district, more than 33,000 members in Massachusetts and nearly 1 million members across the country.[34]
Peter Koutoujian
Both the International Brotherhood of Correctional Officers (IBCO) and the Middlesex Sheriff’s Superior Officers Association (MSSOA/NAGE Local 57) endorsed Peter Koutoujian in August 2013.[35]
Katherine Clark
- Sen. Elizabeth Warren attended an afternoon rally at Framingham State University on December 4, 2013, in support of Clark.[37]
- The Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts endorsed Clark on December 1, 2013.[38]
- “The Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts are proud to endorse state Sen. Katherine Clark for U.S. Representative. As a legislator she’s worked to ensure we have the resources to do our jobs and keep the public safe, and we have no doubt she’ll continue that fight on Capitol Hill. Katherine knows that our public safety officials put their lives on the line for us each and every day. She has always supported these working families and will continue to fight to make sure workers earn a fair wage, have safe and secure working conditions, and have access to the benefits they need to allow them to care for their families,” Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts President Ed Kelly said.[38]
- Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters (MLEV) endorsed Katherine Clark on November 23, 2013.[39]
- “Sen. Clark has been at the forefront of environmental advocacy in the state Legislature, fighting for increased funding for public transit, advocating for renewable energy, reducing toxic substances in manufacturing and seeking expansion of the bottle bill, just to name a few. Her support for addressing climate change through energy efficiency, reduction of fossil fuel dependency and clean energy production make endorsing her candidacy for the Massachusetts 5th Congressional District an easy decision,” said Chuck Anastas, chairman of MLEV’s Board of Directors.[39]
- U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D) attended a town hall meeting for Katherine Clark on November 1, 2013.[40]
- Clark received an endorsement from The Boston Globe on October 10, 2013.[41]
- Clark received an endorsement from EMILY'S List.[42]
- “Katherine Clark has an impressive record fighting for women and families in her community, and her effective leadership is exactly what Washington needs. From the school committee in Melrose to the state Senate in Boston, Katherine has been a champion for children and has put the safety of Massachusetts families first. … The EMILY’s List community — now more than two million members strong — is excited to continue supporting Katherine’s strong campaign, so that she can block Republican extremists from attacking women’s rights and opportunities and move our country forward,” EMILY'S List President Stephanie Schriock said in a release.[42]
Polls
Democratic primary
| Democratic primary candidates | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Poll | Katherine Clark | Karen Spilka | Peter Koutoujian | Will Brownsberger | Carl Sciortino | Undecided | Margin of Error | Sample Size | |||||||||||
| Emerson College Polling October 2-8, 2013 | 29% | 15% | 14% | 19% | 16% | 7% | +/-4.5 | 471 | |||||||||||
| Gerstein Bocian Agne September 23-25, 2013 | 27% | 18% | 16% | 15% | 12% | 12% | +/-4.4 | 500 | |||||||||||
| Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research September 22-24, 2013 | 19% | 18% | 15% | 11% | 11% | 25% | +/-4.9 | 400 | |||||||||||
| Emerson College Polling September 13-17, 2013 | 18% | 15% | 19% | 13% | 0% | 32% | +/-4 | 587 | |||||||||||
| Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research July 18-23, 2013 | 15% | 14% | 12% | 11% | 4% | 43% | +/-4.9 | 405 | |||||||||||
| Note: A "0%" finding means the candidate was not a part of the poll. The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org | |||||||||||||||||||
Republican primary
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| Poll | Tom Tierney | Frank Addivinola | Mike Stopa | Undecided | Margin of Error | Sample Size | |||||||||||||
| Emerson College Polling September 13-17, 2013 | 25% | 11% | 9% | 51% | +/-4 | 587 | |||||||||||||
| Note: A "0%" finding means the candidate was not a part of the poll. The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org | |||||||||||||||||||
District history
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2012
The 5th District of Massachusetts held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Niki Tsongas (D) ran for the 3rd District seat due to redistricting in 2012. The 7th District incumbent Ed Markey won the 5th District seat. He defeated Tom Tierney (R) in the general election.[43]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Ed Markey Incumbent |
70.7% | 257,490 | |
| Republican | Tom Tierney | 22.8% | 82,944 | |
| N/A | All Others | 0.2% | 675 | |
| N/A | Blank Votes | 6.3% | 23,092 | |
| Total Votes | 364,201 | |||
| Source: Massachusetts Secretary of State "Return of Votes" | ||||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Niki Tsongas won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Jon Golnik (R), Dale E. Brown (Liberty) and Robert M. Clark (Citizen Legislator) in the general election.[44]
| U.S. House, Massachusetts District 5 General Election, 2010 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Niki Tsongas incumbent |
54.8% | 122,676 | |
| Republican | Jon Golnik | 42.2% | 94,501 | |
| Liberty | Dale E. Brown | 2% | 4,387 | |
| Citizen Legislator | Robert M. Clark | 0.9% | 1,991 | |
| N/A | All Others | 0.1% | 147 | |
| Total Votes | 223,702 | |||
See also
- BP NEWS: Ten candidates head to congressional special election in Massachusetts
- Special elections to the 113th United States Congress (2013-2014)
- United States House of Representatives elections, 2012
- United States congressional delegations from Massachusetts
- United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts, 2014
- Ed Markey (D)
External links
- Special Election Candidates from Massachusetts Elections Division
- Special Election Calendar
- Candidate's Guide for 2013 Special Election
- Current Massachusetts Special Elections
- Special Election Results
Footnotes
- ↑ Politico, "Special Massachusetts House election set," accessed July 16, 2013
- ↑ Boston.com, "Markey win sets up special election for House" accessed June 27, 2013 (dead link)
- ↑ WCVB TV, "Massachusetts U.S. Senate Special Election Results," accessed June 25, 2013 WCVB.com, "Special Election Results" accessed June 25, 2013]
- ↑ WCVB, "2013 U.S. Senate Special Election Results," accessed April 30, 2013
- ↑ Roll Call, "Campaign Poll: Democrat Widens Lead in Massachusetts Special Primary | #MA05," accessed October 2, 2013
- ↑ NCSL, "State Primary Election Types," accessed October 3, 2024
- ↑ Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, "How to Vote in a Primary," accessed October 3, 2024
- ↑ Daily Times Chronicle, " Special election for Markey’s seat" accessed July 16, 2013
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 WBUR "State Rep. Carl Sciortino Announces Congressional Bid" accessed June 27, 2013
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 Boston.com, "Markey win sets up special election for House" accessed June 27, 2013 (dead link)
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Daily Journal, "7 Democrats, 5 Republicans on ballot for special election in Mass. 5th Congressional District," accessed August 19, 2013
- ↑ Metro West Daily News, "Candidates in race to fill Markey's House seat" accessed July 31, 2013
- ↑ Wicked Local.com, "FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: GOP candidate Mike Stopa declares candidacy" accessed July 31, 2013
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 WBUR "Labor Makes Its First Foray Into Race To Succeed Markey" accessed June 27, 2013
- ↑ Boston Globe, "Five Democrats vying for Markey’s seat in US House" accessed July 31, 2013
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 16.5 Masslive.com, "U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson joins Mass. Congressional candidate Carl Sciortino to lay out case against military intervention in Syria," accessed September 10, 2013
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 Wicked Local Medford, "FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Candidates endorse Massachusetts Mentoring agenda," accessed September 11, 2013
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 Wicked Local: Medford, "FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Michael Stopa criticizes Frank Addivinola for running in multiple elections," accessed September 27, 2013
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 Masslive.com, "Progressive group attacks Massachusetts congressional candidate Katherine Clark over wiretapping bill," accessed October 10, 2013
- ↑ Boston Globe, "Seven Democrats, three Republicans vie for Markey seat," accessed October 13, 2013
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 21.3 21.4 21.5 Daily Kos, "October 7, 2013," accessed October 7, 2013
- ↑ NECN, "Koutoujian has fundraising edge in Mass. 5th race," accessed October 9, 2013 (dead link)
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 23.3 Open Secrets, "Koutoujian Leads Fundraising in Massachusetts Special Election," accessed October 14, 2013
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 24.3 24.4 24.5 Boston Globe, "Race to succeed Markey is gearing up" accessed July 12, 2013
- ↑ 25.0 25.1 25.2 25.3 25.4 Masslive.com. "State Sen. Katherine Clark has raised more than $1.1 million in U.S. House special election," accessed November 29, 2013
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 Metrowest Daily News, "GOP congressional candidates debate Sept. 29," accessed September 20, 2013
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 Masslive.com, "Former U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich endorses Massachusetts congressional candidate Carl Sciortino," accessed October 10, 2013
- ↑ 28.0 28.1 28.2 Wicked Local: Waltham, "Katherine Patrick endorses Sciortino in Fifth District," accessed October 4, 2013 (dead link)
- ↑ HRC "HRC Announces Endorsement of Carl Sciortino for Congress" accessed July 12, 2013
- ↑ 30.0 30.1 Wicked Local: Lexington, "FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: Greater Boston Stonewall Democrats endorsement Carl Sciortino for Congress," accessed September 2, 2013
- ↑ 31.0 31.1 Wicked Local, "FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: Carl Sciortino endorsed by Congressional Progressive Caucus chairs," accessed September 19, 2013
- ↑ 32.0 32.1 32.2 Wicked Local: Medford, "FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Carl Sciortino endorsed by MassCare," accessed September 20, 2013
- ↑ Wicked Local: Melrose, "5th congressional race: Democrats battle with ideas, endorsements," accessed October 1, 2013
- ↑ Wicked LoCAL: Waltham, "Progressive Change Campaign Committee endorses Sciortino," accessed October 1, 2013 (dead link)
- ↑ Wicked Local, "FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Peter Koutoujian kicks off campaign, earns endorsements," accessed August 14, 2013
- ↑ Metro West Daily News, "Editorial: Our endorsement in the 5th District - Katherine Clark," accessed December 9, 2013
- ↑ Boston.com, "Sen. Warren stumps for 5th District hopeful Clark," accessed December 5, 2013 (dead link)
- ↑ 38.0 38.1 Wicked Local: Waltham, "FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Katherine Clark endorsed by the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts," accessed December 2, 2013
- ↑ 39.0 39.1 Wicked Local Medford, "FIFTH DISTRICT RACE: Katherine Clark endorsed by Mass. League of Environmental Voters," accessed November 25, 2013
- ↑ MassLive.com, "House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to campaign with Massachusetts congressional candidate Katherine Clark on Friday," accessed November 4, 2013
- ↑ Boston Globe, "Sense of mission makes Katherine Clark best choice for US House," accessed October 13, 2013
- ↑ 42.0 42.1 Roll Call, "EMILY’s List Endorses in Massachusetts Special | #MA05l," accessed September 23, 2013
- ↑ Politico, "2012 Election Map, Massachusetts"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
