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Independent candidate Jon Lott ran against Democratic incumbent Rep. Stephen Lynch for Massachusetts’ 8th congressional district. COURTESY OF JON LOTT

Independent candidates challenge Mass. incumbents to push non-establishment ideas

Allison Pirog November 4, 2020
Voters casting their ballot this election may have noticed some unfamiliar names. Three independent candidates ran for U.S. Congress in Massachusetts this election to challenge the status quo and highlight issues they are passionate about.
In “Black Boston: Building Healthy Communities,” a virtual panel hosted by Boston University’s Initiative on Cities, BU Diversity and Inclusion and WBUR CitySpace, local representatives gathered to discuss Black representation in politics. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston political leaders discuss representation in City politics

Colin Boyd September 23, 2020
COVID-19 has overwhelmingly affected families of color at disproportionately higher rates. How will these divisions in racial equality change politics this November?

Ayanna Pressley to run for seat in U.S. House of Representatives

Rachel Kelly February 2, 2018

  Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley announced Tuesday she is running for a seat in the United States House of Representatives. Pressley, who was elected as the first woman of color to City...

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