The press conference did not take place, but the endorsements did.
Wrentham businessman Chris Doughty, who is running for the Republican nomination for governor, and his unofficial running mate for lieutenant governor, Kate Campanale, canceled their planned press conference Friday at Balfour Riverwalk Park d ‘Attleboro, citing a “scheduling conflict.”
But they did let it be known that local GOP House members, past and present, are behind them.
Former legislators Kevin and Betty Poirier, who represented North Attleboro for nearly 40 years between them, along with current state representatives Steve Howitt of Seekonk and Jay Barrows of Mansfield have endorsed the Doughty-Campanale campaign.
“We are very pleased to welcome Betty and Kevin Poirier aboard,” said Doughty. “Their record of helping the people of North Attleboro is well known. They have been true community public servants, always putting the needs of their district first. Their support will help us deliver North Attleboro in September and november
“Representatives Steve Howitt and Jay Barrows have been true leaders for the region, whether he is fighting for taxpayers or working on constituent issues. Howitt is always there to lend a hand. We are very happy to have him on our team”.
State Rep. Shawn Dooley, R-Norfolk, the other GOP House member from the area, is also an endorser, the campaign noted.
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Democrats were also providing support this week.
Bristol County District Attorney Tom Quinn has been endorsed by state Sen. Paul Feeney of Foxboro and state Rep. Adam Scanlon of North Attleboro in his bid for re-election in the Sept. 6 primary election.
“I really appreciate the support of Senator Feeney and Representative Scanlon,” Quinn said. “I look forward to continuing to work with them to protect our seniors and the community.”
“I am proud to support Tom Quinn in the Democratic Primary because no one has done more to protect our communities,” Feeney said. “Tom has not only fought to keep violent criminals off our streets, but has developed programs to stop criminal activity before it happens through prevention and diversion programs.”
“I’ve gotten to know District Attorney Tom Quinn during my tenure as a state representative,” Scanlon said. “I am very impressed by his ability to connect with seniors in our area to ensure they are protected from abuse.”
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The North Attleboro Election Commission will participate in a little-known but vital regular pre-election ritual on Monday.
The commission will carry out tests of the electoral machines and equipment that will be used in the primaries on September 6 in the Lower Level Conference Room from 9 am until its completion.
