THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 6, 2024 Page 5 State Primary Election Essex County Clerk of Courts Driscoll clinches a fi fth term; republicans pick challenger for U.S. Sen. Warren By Mark E. Vogler W ithout a Republican challenger on the ballot for the Nov. 5 general election, incumbent Essex County Clerk of Courts Thomas H. Driscoll Jr. will get a free ride to his fi fth six-year term. Driscoll, of Swampscott, made that possible on Tuesday by beating Democratic challenger James FX Doherty, of Salem, a former Beverly city councilor-at-large. That was the most decisive outcome from the state primary for Democratic voters. For Republicans, the primary reason for voting was to pick one of three candidates to face U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren in the November election. Republican voters across Massachusetts picked Attorney John Deaton over Candidates Robert J. Antonellis, of Medford, and Ian Cain, of Quincy. In the race for Registry of Deeds for the Essex Southern District, Eileen R. Duff , a Gloucester resident and current Governor’s Councillor, won the Democratic primary over Joseph Michael Gentleman III, of Peabody. Duff now faces Jonathan Edward Ring of Rockport, who has no opposition in the Republican Primary. Other than that, there was nothing else to be decided. Five other incumbent politicians on the ballot had no opposition in the primary and will wind up getting re-elected without opposition in November. U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Salem) has no ballot opposition from Republican candidates in the general election. He has served the Sixth Congressional District since 2015. Terrence W. Kennedy, of Lynnfi eld, who has served as the District Six representative on the Governor’s Council since 2011, faces no opposition in the general election. State Rep. Donald H. Wong (R-Saugus) faced no competition for another two-year term in the Ninth Essex District in the state primary. And nobody is seeking to challenge him in the general election. Wong, who has represented Saugus since 2011, also has faced no opposition during the last two (2020 and 2022) elections. State Rep. Jessica Ann Giannino (D-Revere) – whose 16th Suff olk District includes Precincts 3 and 10 in Saugus – also faces no opposition in the general election this year. She was uncontested in winning reelection two years ago. She has been a state representative since 2020. State Sen. Brendan P. Crighton (D-Lynn) also has no opposition. He’s been a state senator since 2018. Barring the emergence of write-in candidates in all three races, Saugus voters can expect to see the three legislators represent them on Beacon Hill for two more years. The Libertarian Party has no candidates listed for the U.S. Senate, U.S. Representative, Governor’s Councillor, state Senate, state House of Representatives, Essex County Clerk of Courts or Registry of Deeds of the Essex Southern District. There weren’t any surprises ELECTION | SEE PAGE 15 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! www.810bargrille.com SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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