Westwood 2012 Election Guide

As we look ahead to November’s elections, Westwood Patch is devoted to bring you the information you need about every race in town. Here's our start on the candidates and issues we'll be covering as November draws near. Bookmark this page for updates.

President Barack Obama: Obama was of the height of discussion in early May 2011, when the . A handful of , as did . 

GOP Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney: Massachusetts Governor's Council Candidate Patrick McCabe  an article in the Washington Post that criticized Romney for his handling of judicial appointments.

The Scott Brown vs. Elizabeth Warren Senate race. Brown connected with a Westwood student this past spring, welcoming  junior Alex Rudi to his office after the youth earned his Eagle Scout status.

Patrick McCabe is looking to fill a vacant seat for , which covers several towns, including Westwood. McCabe has been  explaining why he's a solid choice for a successor to Governor's Council member Kelly Timilty, who passed away this year.

Massachusetts State Sen. Mike Rush is up for re-election this fall. Rush defeated Westwood resident and candidate Michael Walsh in the 2010 primary and won against Brad Williams in the election that year. Westwood officials  with a special commendation in February after the Senator returned home after serving overseas in Iraq.

State Rep. Paul McMurtry (D-Dedham)  that he would be seeking re-election in November 2012 to serve as the State Representative for Westwood and Dedham for a fourth term.

Congressman Stephen Lynch is up for re-election this fall. In April, to act as his liaison for Westwood, Dedham, Medfield, Norwood, Walpole and Canton.   in November 2010 after defeating Republican candidate Vernon Harrison and Independent candidate Phil Dunkelbarger. He visited the  in October 2011 to speak with residents in .