


Russell Holmes, a prominent leader in Boston’s Black community. She's also, her campaign shared first with Playbook, won the backing of state Rep. Gouveia, also looking for some post-convention momentum, rolled out endorsements from former lieutenant governor and governor hopeful Bob Massie and 13 other local elected officials, activists and groups. Adam Hinds’ exit put western Massachusetts more in play - and Driscoll was quick to capitalize by snapping up support in the 413.

Lesser’s surprising result and state Sen. Eric Lesser finished third behind progressive-activist-backed state Rep. The state Democratic convention - where the lieutenant governor field was culled from five to three, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll walked away with an 18-point lead and the party’s endorsement and state Sen. THE CONVENTION EFFECT - The contest once billed as the hottest race in the state spent most of the spring simmering on the back burner.
