Politics & Government

Question of the Day: 4th Congressional Nominees [Poll]

In the early going, who do you support in the 4th Congressional District race?

 

Since long-time congressman Barney Frank (D-Newton) announced late last year that he in the 4th Congressional District, candidates from both political parties have stepped forward to run for the seat.

Most recently, (D-North Quincy) has thrown her hat into the rink. The Democrat challenged Frank in the primaries during Frank's last run in 2010.

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(R-Norfolk) is also giving it another run after he gave Frank a run for his money two years ago. Now a Norfolk resident, he looks to be the early front-runner on the Republican side.

Bielat, however, is trailing(D-Brookline), according to a recent UMass-Lowell/Boston Herald poll. The son of Joseph Kennedy II and grandson of Robert F. Kennedy has not officially announced his candidacy. He has, however formed an exploratory committee.

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Kennedy will likely join a field with five other Democratic candidates.

In the early going, who do you support in the 4th Congressional District race?

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