Five local Republican state legislators are competing in the Nov. 8 election with challengers who are mostly new to politics in one of the busiest campaign seasons in years. State Sen. Richard Ross, R-Wrentham, is opposed by attorney Kristopher Aleksov, a Democrat from Wayland, who has never run for office before. They are competing in…
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House candidates trade jabs in second debate
State Rep. Steven Howitt accused his election opponent Paul Jacques Wednesday of being “bought and owned by special interests,” while Jacques said he is really an advocate for working families. During a debate on Norton cable television, Howitt, R-Seekonk, repeatedly noted that Jacques received many campaign donations from unions. He said that would make Jacques…
Seekonk state rep. touts constituent service in debate, Democratic challenger wants more action at Statehouse
State Rep. Steven Howitt touted his constituent service during a debate Monday night, while Democratic challenger Paul Jacques called for more action to put the 4th Bristol District “back on the map” on Beacon Hill. The face-off was taped at TV9 studios with Ron Devine as moderator. Howitt, R-Seekonk, is seeking his fourth term. He…
4th Bristol District Candidate for State Legislature Paul Jacques Calls On Opponent to Sign Clean Money Pledge
On October 13,2016, Paul Jacques called on his opponent Steve Howitt to join him by pledging to refuse campaign contributions from major fossil fuel and utility companies. “The undue influence of climate polluters has no place in any legislative system,” said Paul Jacques, Candidate for State Representative in the 4th Bristol District. “As a legislator,…
Voting for Paul Jacques
To the Editor: As someone who cherishes democracy, I feel strongly about interactive representation and accountability. I want a representative who makes himself accessible by holding office hours in the communities he serves and who holds himself accountable by regularly reporting to constituents on his votes and activities through several forms of media. As someone…
Gas pipeline becomes issue in state rep race
Democratic challenger Paul Jacques says he is opposed to a planned natural gas pipeline through the area and criticized his opponent, state Rep. Steven Howitt, for staying “eerily silent” on the issue. However, Howitt, R-Seekonk, said the pipeline is a complicated issue and he is “listening and learning and weighing the facts like everyone else.”…
Jacques’ campaign against Seekonk incumbent Howitt getting boost from fellow firefighters
Democrat Paul Jacques is getting heavy financial support from fellow firefighters in his race for state representative in the 4th Bristol District. Jacques, who works as a firefighter in Attleboro and lives in Rehoboth, has received a total of 159 contributions this year amounting to $42,000. At least 45 of the donations have come from…
Joe Kennedy III Endorses Paul Jacques
Congressman Joe Kennedy III endorses Paul Jacques for State Representative, 4th Bristol District 4th Bristol District – August 24, 2016 – Paul Jacques, Candidate for State Representative in the 4th Bristol District today received the endorsement of Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy III representing the Massachusetts 4th Congressional District; to include Norton, Rehoboth, Seekonk, and Swansea.…