Former U.S. Rep. John Tierney, who represented the 6th Congressional District for nine terms, endorsed Tristan Smith, of Swampscott, for 8th Essex representative on Thursday.
Smith is one of six candidates running for the seat, which represents parts of Lynn as well as Swampscott and Marblehead. In a statement, Smith said he was grateful to have earned Tierney’s support.
“I have always admired his commitment to progressive values and the strong leadership
he provided as our representative in Congress for almost two decades,” Smith said.
Tierney, in the statement, said his decision to endorse Smith was prompted by a “trust in his character.”
“My decision to endorse Tristan is based on a number of considerations,” Tierney said.
“Foremost is the same reason so many of the folks I represented for almost two decades in the
US Congress from Lynn, Swampscott, and Marblehead have chosen to support Tristan. There is an intelligence, energy, and commitment to issues and public service that is obvious when you speak with him, and, as importantly, when he listens to you.”
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