Margot ran a campaign that was powered by good ideas and incredible supporters and volunteers. In the end, we came up a bit short, finishing a very close second to John Mahoney. Please see the post below for Margot's message about the results, and about the campaign in general.

We'd like to thank our volunteers and staff. We'd also like to thank Mayor Joe O'Brien and former City Councilor Steve Patton, as well as our oganizational support from: Clean Water Action, Mass Alliance, Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters, Mass NOW, Massachusetts Nurses Association, Massachusetts Sierra Club, Massachusetts Teachers Association, National Association of Social Workers, Neighbor to Neighbor, Progressive Democrats of Massachusetts, SEIU 509 Massachusetts Union for Human Service Workers, SEIU Local 615 Property Service Workers, SEIU 1199 United Healthcare Workers East, and the SEIU State Council.

Above all else, this message of the campaign remains the same, and it's for ALL of our supporters:

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Press Releases

Campaign Press Release Archive

Margot Releases 3-Point Economic Recovery Plan

Worcester – Thursday September 2, 2010 Dr. Margot Barnet and her opponents address questions from notable local personalities and share visions for District 13 with the community. During the standing room only debate at The Willows, Barnet said “We need jobs, but just saying so is not enough. We need concrete, practical steps to build a recovery based on small business and good local jobs.” She then took the opportunity to present her three point economic plan:

Dr. Margot Barnet Distinguishes Herself in First Debate

Paxton – Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Margot Endorsed by Massachusetts Nurses Association

Worcester, MA – The state's largest nursing union has endorsed Margot Barnet, Democratic candidate for State Representative for the 13th Worcester district, an open seat due to the vacancy created by Rep Bob Spellane's decision to step down. The Massachusetts Nurses Association has endorsed Margot because she will be a tireless advocate for nurses and will work for the continued improvement of health care services in the state legislature.

Margot Barnet Signs Civility Pledge, Calls on Others in the Race to Join

Worcester, MA – As a candidate for the 13th Worcester State Representative seat, Margot Barnet is taking the pledge put forth by the Civility Project, a non-partisan group that calls on people to commit to increasing the civility in public discourse.