LYNN \u2014 Brendan Crighton won\u2019t be state representative for much longer.<\/p>\n
The Lynn Democrat, who was unopposed on the ballot to fill the senate seat vacated by Mayor Thomas M. McGee, received 2,148 votes across the Third Essex District, which also includes Lynnfield, Marblehead, Nahant, Saugus, and Swampscott. Michael Walsh, a Republican candidate from Lynnfield and member of the Lynnfield Housing Authority, failed to get enough votes to appear on the March 6 final ballot.<\/p>\n
The 29-year-old attorney received 152 write-in votes, including 107 from his hometown, according to unofficial results. Walsh needed 300 write-ins to secure a spot on the ballot.<\/p>\n
\u201cI got creamed,\u201d said Walsh. \u201cRep. Crighton fought hard. He ran a good race and deserves his win. He\u2019s a man of integrity and experience who will treat this district well. We are in capable hands.\u201d<\/p>\n
While Walsh could still run a sticker campaign in next month\u2019s final, he has opted not to.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy race is run,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Crighton, who celebrated with supporters Tuesday night at Tony\u2019s Pub & Grill, said despite the decisive victory, he plans to keep campaigning.<\/p>\n
\u201cNothing really changes for our campaign,\u201d he said. \u201cWe have a packed schedule for the month of February. It\u2019s a great opportunity to meet voters.\u201d<\/p>\n