Politics - Marblehead Current

13 Apr

Marblehead election updates: Sarah Fox pulls papers for another School Committee run; sitting Select Board member will not run for re-election

Leigh BlanderPolitics, Top Stories, Town Election Guide

***NEW Tuesday: Sarah Fox has pulled papers to run again for School Committee. Fox served three terms on the committee, before losing last June. Incumbent Melissa Clucas and Ann Marie Jordan have also pulled papers for the two available seats. Sarah Fox has pulled papers for another School Committee run. COURTESY PHOTO Also: Select Board member Alexa Singer, whose term expires in June, announced that she will not seek re-election. "It is time for me to dedicate the coming years to my family and step…

28 Mar

PHOTOS & VIDEO: Hundreds turn out for ‘No Kings’

Leigh BlanderPolitics, Top Stories

Hundreds of people lined Maple and Lafayette streets Saturday afternoon, joining people around the country for the third annual "No Kings" rally. People waved signs and sang protest songs, as cars drove by honking their horns. The Current was there and will have a full report soon. For now, enjoy this photo and video gallery. Rev. Lindssy Popperson of Old North Church brought her pup, Pope Joan, to the "No Kings" rally. CURRENT PHOTOS / LEIGH BLANDER John Richmond and his pup, Aspen, joined George…

24 Mar

Koh’s ActBlue fundraising still dominates MA-6 Democratic field

Dave CopelandLocal News, Politics

This article is written by Dave Copeland at Andover News. In the race to replace Congressman Seth Moulton in the 6th District, Dan Koh’s campaign continued to significantly outpace the Democratic field in February fundraising on the ActBlue platform, bringing in more than $311,000 in contributions and widening an already substantial advantage among candidates using the online donation service. According to ActBlue data, Koh, who lives in Andover, recorded 1,288 individual contributions totaling $311,880.81 in February. The figures reflect only donations processed through ActBlue, a…

24 Mar

‘No Kings’ rally set for Saturday in Marblehead

Leigh BlanderLocal News, Politics

Another "No Kings" rally is set for this Saturday, March 28, 2-4 p.m., at the corner of Lafayette and Maple streets. The standout is part of a nationwide event. Neary 800 people turned out in Marblehead for the last national "No Kings" event in October. For more information, visit NO KINGS Marblehead [MA] · No Kings.

03 Mar

Marblehead Dems to caucus Saturday, March 7

Leigh BlanderLocal News, Politics

All Marblehead Democrats are invited to attend a caucus Saturday, March 7 at 10:30 a.m. to elect 14 delegates and four alternates to the 2026 Massachusetts Democratic Convention. The caucus will be held at Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St. Those who wish to attend via Zoom must register in advance at marbleheaddems.org/programs. Doors open at 10 a.m. for registration, and attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Everyone who arrives by 10:45 a.m. will be admitted. Participants will have an opportunity to meet some of…

03 Mar

DOLLARS & SENSE: Delayed budget talk set for Wednesday

Leigh BlanderPolitics, Top Stories

After the blizzard postponed last week’s meeting, the Select Board is set to hear from Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer Wednesday night, March 4. Kezer will present his balanced budget and scenarios for possible overrides. At his State of the Town address in January, Kezer projected an $8.6 million deficit for fiscal 2027 requiring more than 50 layoffs. Marblehead Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer III's $195,000 contract expires June 5, Select Board Chair Erin Noonan confirms he's interested in renewal. CURRENT PHOTO / NICOLE GOODHUE BOYD The…

02 Mar

Seven Dems clash over health care, immigration and Iran in race to replace Moulton

Monica SagerPolitics, Top Stories

This article is shared with permission from the Swampscott Tides. The Bedford and Billerica Democratic town committees hosted the seven candidates for Massachusetts’ 6th Congressional District on Saturday, where contenders shared their ideas on health care, senior support, child care, bipartisanship and the attack on Iran. The 6th District’s congressional seat is up for grabs after Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) announced he would challenge Sen. Edward Markey in the Democratic primary ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Markey, 79, would be among the oldest members of Congress if he were…

20 Feb

Moulton files legislation to protect elections

Leigh BlanderPolitics

Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) introduced the Defend Elections from Trump Act, which would prohibit the use of federal funds to deploy federal law enforcement, intelligence personnel or the military to polling locations without explicit authorization from Congress. The introduction of this bill comes in response to Donald Trump’s recent calls for the federalization of elections. “Election security is vitally important,” said Moulton. “But Donald Trump wants to undermine democracy itself. Voters must be able to cast their ballots without intimidation, without threats, and without…

20 Feb

Marblehead immigration attorney running for Governor’s Council

Leigh BlanderLocal News, Politics

Marblehead immigration attorney Diann Slavit Baylis is running for Governor’s Council in Massachusetts’ 6th District. Slavit Baylis took out nomination papers this week from the Secretary of State’s Office and plans to collect nomination signatures throughout the district. The Governor’s Council is an elected body in Massachusetts that provides advice and consent on the Governor’s judicial appointments, pardons and commutations, and warrants for the state treasury. The Council also plays a role in the certification of statewide election results. Diann Slavit Baylis is running for…

10 Feb

Calling Marblehead Dems: Caucus March 7 for state convention delegates

Submitted ContentLocal News, Politics

All Marblehead Democrats are invited to attend a caucus on Saturday, March 7, at 10:30 a.m. to elect 14 delegates and four alternates to the 2026 Massachusetts Democratic Convention. The location is Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St. If attending on zoom, registration in advance is required by filling out the form found on marbleheaddems.org/programs Doors will open at 10 a.m. or registration and attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Everyone who arrives by 10:45 a.m. will be admitted. Meet some of this year’s candidates…