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The Pittsfield native comes from a political family in the Berkshires. It is still unknown whether Gov. Charlie Baker will seek a third term, but Downing in recent weeks has amplified his criticism of the Republican on social media, blasting the administration for its choppy COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
Democrat Ben Downing to Run for Massachusetts Governor
Former state Senator Ben Downing has announced he is entering the 2022 race for governor of Massachusetts.
Downing, a Democrat born and raised in Pittsfield, said he will run to build a fairer, stronger Massachusetts. Downing is the first person to declare candidacy in the governor s race. Republican Governor Charlie Baker has not yet revealed if he will seek a third term.
In a video released this morning, Downing said he will work for the state s forgotten regions.
“Growing up in Pittsfield, I lived what it meant to be an afterthought in the state’s political power circles,” said Downing. “Now, as an East Boston resident, I’m part of a new community just as familiar with being written off. Downing said he has lived in communities that have had to fight harder than they should to get fair representation, equitable access to resources, and attention from Beacon Hill.
Published January 27, 2021 •
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Republicans in Massachusetts are seeking to censure Gov. Charlie Baker for supporting a second impeachment of former President Donald Trump.
The Boston Herald reports that Geoff Diehl, the former co-chair of Trump’s campaign in Massachusetts, wants the Republican governor to retract his stance.
Republican Adam Lange said the state GOP needs to unite but Baker is causing division.
Lange and other supporters of the censure say the Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol wasn’t representative of Republicans or Trump supporters. Five people died. The U.S. Senate is expected to open Trump’s impeachment trial the week of Feb. 8.