Westford Now Has Choice of Either Tsongas or Golnik for Congress in November
The two parties now have their nominees for the Massachusetts Third Congressional District after Jon Golnik defeated Tom Weaver in Thursday's primary.
Barring some sort of unprecedented write-in campaign, Westford now has a choice of either incumbent Niki Tsongas (D-Lowell) or challenger Jon Golnik (R-Carlisle) following Golnik's win in Thursday's primary over Tom Weaver (R-Westford).
The matchup will be a repeat of what was the Massachusetts Fifth Congressional District race in 2010.
“I am excited and honored to have received the nomination and again have a chance to face Representative Tsongas in November,” Golnik said in a released statement. “I am proud to spend this evening celebrating with my family and friends who have worked so hard these past eight months. Without the hard work of all of our volunteers and supporters we would not be where we are today—ready to fight for victory in November.”
Although she was uncontested for the nomination, Tsongas was also satisfied with Thursday's results, issuing a statement of her own.
"I want to thank the voters of the Third Congressional District for nominating me to be your Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress," she said. "Serving as your representative has truly been an honor and I intend to spend the next two months working to earn your vote in the General Election."
Meanwhile, Weaver told Westford Patch he will be focusing on helping other candidates and the Show ID to Vote initiative, but will not aid Golnik due to the fact that he believes Golnik cannot beat Tsongas and any resources given to Golnik would be wasted
"He already lost by 13 points in a great season" said Weaver on Golnik's 2010 campaign. "I wish him luck, but, you know."
Ralph Zazula
9:12 am on Thursday, September 20, 2012
Golnik is a big spending progressive who is now registered as a republican for political opportunity. He spent a decade not registered as anything. Not voting, not being involved, not caring about anyone but himself is his true colors. As a Wall Street crony, he wants to go to Washington to line his pockets and help his associates. He has most of the same positions as Representative Tsongas, except he is more willing to say whatever you want to hear. These are not qualities worth supporting and Golnik will get less of a percentage than he did the last time.
Yes, there is a choice in November. A choice to get involved in other races because this one is over and done.