Mass. Senate’s Marc Pacheco, not running for re-election

The Massachusetts Senate’s longest serving member, Marc Pacheco, known for his work on climate change and the service privatization law named after him, said Tuesday he does not plan to seek re-election. The decision continues a trend this legislative session of veteran lawmakers deciding against another term for retirement or to run for other elected … Read more

Cape and Islands ADA Thomas Moakley running for Mass. House

Cape and Islands Assistant District Attorney Thomas Moakley, a Democrat, is gearing up to run for the Cape Cod House seat that Rep. Dylan Fernandes is not seeking re-election to as he mounts a state Senate bid. Moakley, a 28-year-old who filed paperwork with the state campaign finance office Friday, said he grew up in … Read more