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posted onOctober 13, 2017
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Article snippet: Most popular on BostonGlobe.com Based on what you've read recently, you might be interested in theses stories capital source Democratic congressional candidate Lori Trahan formalized her campaign Thursday, touting a $242,000 fund-raising haul in the last two weeks of September.   capital source Republican Senate candidate Beth Lindstrom looks to separate herself from the GOP field and square off with US Senator Elizabeth Warren.   capital source “I really like the Senate and I think I can best serve my district by remaining in my position there,’’ State Senator Eileen Donoghue said.   While he has not yet held a public campaign kick-off event, candidates don’t raise that much money if they don’t plan to run.  CAPITAL SOURCE Tennant, whom Charlie Baker once removed as a fund raiser because of his raffish reputation, is hosting a fund raising event for Beth Lindstrom at his Swampscott home Wednesday night.   capital source Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jay Gonzalez has picked up the endorsement from a party activist legendary in party circles for her canvassing prowess.  The firm made a $100,000 donation in July 2015 and another $100,000 in December 2015.  capital source The Cambridge comedian says former congressman Barney Frank will campaign with him after “encouraging me for months to get in” the lieutenant governor race.  CAPITAL SOURCE It’s a move that could be a game-changer in the Republican party’s 2018 selection of Elizabeth Warren’s opp... Link to the full article to read more

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