Fourth Suffolk

Former aide to Jack Hart throws ring in South Boston state-rep race

By adamg - 3/9/10 - 11:22 pm

Nick Collins, more recently a business marketing consultant, announced today he is running for the 4th Suffolk seat being vacated by Brian Wallace.

I look forward to a spirited conversation regarding the challenges facing our community and how we intend to address them. My hope is to be the leader who will bridge what is great about our past to the promise of our future.

Other Democrats considering the seat include Michael McGee, Jeffrey Poreda, Jake Bombard and Mark McGonagle. Patrick Brennan is running as a Republican in the district, which also includes a small part of Dorchester.

South Boston state rep looks set to retire

By adamg - 3/1/10 - 7:13 pm

The Dorchester Reporter's Lit Drop is reporting sources say Brian Wallace will not be running for re-election in the 4th Suffolk district (South Boston and a bit of Dorchester).

Michael McGee of South Boston had already announced a run for Wallace's seat. MassBeacon.com reports Jeffrey Poreda, Jake Bombard and Mark McGonagle are also running on the Democratic side, while Patrick Brennan is running in Scott Brown's favorite part of Boston as a Republican.