Introducing Lynnfield's 2012 Election Guide

As we look ahead to November’s elections, Lynnfield Patch is devoted to bring you the information you need about every race in town. Here's our start on the candidates and issues we'll be covering as November draws near. Bookmark this page for updates.

This topic page will be home to all stories running on Lynnfield Patch that cover the presidential and congressional race. When John Tierney, Richard Tisei, Barack Obama and Mitt Romney make news that's relevant to Lynnfield, it will be here.

With an eye on local coverage, this area will also include stories involving State Senator Katherine Clark and Rep. Brad Jones, Jr.

John Tierney: The incumbent Congressman has represented the Sixth District, which includes Lynnfield, for eight terms.

Richard Tisei:  Republican challenger to John Tierney, Tisei is a familiar face to many Lynnfielders, as an LHS graduate, owner of Northrup Associates and as the former Senate Republican Leader during his time representing the area as a state legislator.

Mitt Romney:   The Republican nominee has plenty of ties to Massachusetts of course, even if a campaign stop to Lynnfield seems highly improbable.

Barack Obama: As with Romney, if and when local angles present themselves involving either party's presidential nominee, this website will be there to report on it.

Brad Jones: Lynnfield's state representative also happens to the House Republican Leader.

State Senator Katherine Clark: Elected to office in 2010. However, after the coming election, redistricting means that Lynnfielders will be in the State Senate district currently held by Thomas McGee of Lynn.