By Colin A. YoungState House News Service.The race for a soon-to-open Massachusetts Senate seat in a competitive district got its first official candidate..State Representative Dylan Fernandes, a four-term Democrat from Falmouth, announced Monday he will run for the Plymouth and Barnstable Senate district set to be vacated next year when incumbent, state Senator Susan Moran (D-Falmouth), makes a bid for a county-level job.Fernandes said last week he was weighing a Senate run, and he said Monday, December 4 he wants to "bring new energy to the role and legislative experience working to make Massachusetts a more affordable place to live for middle and low income people.""The Plymouth & Barnstable seat is my hometown district — I grew up here and love it here. I plan to travel the district to listen to your cares and concerns and learn about how I can help, and you can reach out to me personally anytime at 508-257-1174," Fernandes said in a written statement.Fernandes, 33, was first elected to the House in 2016 after topping a four-way Democratic primary and then beating two unenrolled candidates in the general election. He has cruised to re-election three times since then without facing any opponents.A fellow state representative, Mathew Muratore, a Plymouth Republican, said last week he was "seriously taking a look" at the Senate seat.Moran plans to run for Barnstable County Superior Court clerk, an elected position with a six-year term, in 2024. .New to NewBostonPost? Discover the difference with content that goes beyond the typical Massachusetts news outlets. Stay informed with news and commentary rooted in conservative values—for just $1 a week. Cancel anytime. Don’t wait—join now and see what you’ve been missing!
By Colin A. YoungState House News Service.The race for a soon-to-open Massachusetts Senate seat in a competitive district got its first official candidate..State Representative Dylan Fernandes, a four-term Democrat from Falmouth, announced Monday he will run for the Plymouth and Barnstable Senate district set to be vacated next year when incumbent, state Senator Susan Moran (D-Falmouth), makes a bid for a county-level job.Fernandes said last week he was weighing a Senate run, and he said Monday, December 4 he wants to "bring new energy to the role and legislative experience working to make Massachusetts a more affordable place to live for middle and low income people.""The Plymouth & Barnstable seat is my hometown district — I grew up here and love it here. I plan to travel the district to listen to your cares and concerns and learn about how I can help, and you can reach out to me personally anytime at 508-257-1174," Fernandes said in a written statement.Fernandes, 33, was first elected to the House in 2016 after topping a four-way Democratic primary and then beating two unenrolled candidates in the general election. He has cruised to re-election three times since then without facing any opponents.A fellow state representative, Mathew Muratore, a Plymouth Republican, said last week he was "seriously taking a look" at the Senate seat.Moran plans to run for Barnstable County Superior Court clerk, an elected position with a six-year term, in 2024. .New to NewBostonPost? Discover the difference with content that goes beyond the typical Massachusetts news outlets. Stay informed with news and commentary rooted in conservative values—for just $1 a week. Cancel anytime. Don’t wait—join now and see what you’ve been missing!
