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Vellucci is running against fellow incumbent Marie Howe (D-Somerville) because this year's state redistricting plan merged his district with that of Somerville Democrat Howe. As a result, Howe and Vellucci will square off in the September 15 Democratic primary...
...three-term Cambridge representative said he would need between $75,000 and $100,000 in contributions to defeat Howe, a 23-year Beacon Hill veteran. "Unfortunately, money is very important in this race," Vellucci said...
Although Somerville Mayor Eugene Brune has endorsed Vellucci, Howe has many backers among the city's leadership. Mary Tomeo, a former city tax assessor, said Howe has worked hard for the elderly and for the Portuguese immigrant community in Somerville...
...Howe also was praised by Somerville Alderman Michael Capuano, who described her as an unusual politician, one not afraid to take on the establishment. "If you don't know Marie Howe, you haven't been living in Somerville," he added...
Capuano said both Vellucci and Howe had distinguished records in the House but that the race will be determined by personalities, not issues...