Peter Capano, at the time president of IUE-CWA 201 in Lynn, ran for state representative in the 11th Essex District. Capano criticized Democrats “who call on labor unions when they need bodies to win an election. After the election, they seem to get amnesia. I think a lot of that would change if there were more people from labor in elected office.” Pete wanted to focus on making a difference in the lives of seniors, veterans, and working families.
With strong labor backing, including Local 888, the Lynn city councilor won a three-way race in a district that also includes Nahant. Looking back on that night, Peter Capano walked into the Brickyard Tuesday night and thrust his arms triumphantly in the air as the first of Ward 6 Councilor Peter Capano celebrates his victory in the Eleventh Essex District state representative race Tuesday night at a party at the Brickyard. Several “Peter, Peter, Peter” chants were shouted in unison by his many jubilant supporters. Read the full article; http://lynnjournal.com/2018/09/10/capano-wins-election-as-state-representative/
Peter Capano (Democratic Party) is currently a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the 11th Essex District. He assumed office on January 1, 2019. His current term ends on January 3, 2023, after winning re-election in the general election on November 3, 2020.
