Politics & Government

It's Official: Reardon's on the Ballot

Belmont resident is first democrat to win place on the Sept. 6 primary ballot.

The Committee to Elect Robert P. Reardon, Jr. is pleased to announce that is the first candidate to have filed the necessary paperwork to be on the Democrat ballot for State Representative from the 24th Middlesex District.

After weeks of hard work the campaign collected more than 500 signatures from the three communities in the district including Arlington, Belmont and Cambridge.

According to an official in Secretary Galvin’s office, as of Monday, April 30, Bobby was the only candidate to have turned in certified nomination papers.

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Each candidate is required to collect the signatures of a minimum of 150 registered voters from the district and file with the office of Secretary of State William Galvin.

Bobby submitted nearly twice the number of necessary signatures certified by both the local Election Commissioners and Galvin’s office.

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After submitting his nomination papers, Bobby said he hopes to earn the support of those who signed as well as all voters in the 24th Middlesex District. 

The Reardon Committee would like to say thank you to everyone who signed Bobby’s nomination papers in addition to thee many individuals who worked tirelessly on his behalf collecting signatures. Although signing nomination papers is not a guarantee of support it is gratifying that so many people took the time sign.

For more information on the campaign please visit the committee's website .


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