Gordon Announces Reelection Bid For State Rep

BEDFORD, MA -- Saying his work is not yet done, State Rep. Ken Gordon (D-Bedford) announced his plans to run for reelection in a Facebook post Thursday. Gordon, who was first elected to represent the 21st Middlesex district in 2012, is seeking a fourth term. The seat represents Burlington, Bedford and precinct 3 in Wilmington.

"We have focused on the needs of our district, regarding traffic, economic development, our environment and more. We focused on the needs of working families throughout the state," Gordon said. "My work is not done, and for that reason I have taken out nomination papers so that I can continue to serve on your behalf for the next two years."

No other candidates have announced plans to oppose Gordon. Gordon did his undergraduate work at Northeastern and worked as a sports reporter for the Boston Globe, the Palm Beach Post and Evening Times, and The Sporting News magazine before getting his law degree from Suffolk University. He has run his own law office since 2000, specializing in workplace discrimination and harassment.

Gordon currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Election Laws and also serves as a member of the Joint Committee on Transportation, the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses, and the House Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.

Gordon lives in Bedford with his wife, Breena Daniell, and their son.

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Photo by Ken Gordon.

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