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Thursday, June 25, 2026

NO, I am NOT running for state Rep. for House District 36

I checked the wrong box

By Will Collette

This is where I stand
Today, I learned that when I filed my declaration as a candidate for the Democratic House District 36 Committee, where I have served for years, I checked the WRONG BOX and am now listed as a competitor to incumbent Rep. Tina Spears in the September 9 Democratic Primary.

I heard about it from our Town Clerk Amy Weinreich (thank you, Amy). Then saw my name on the Secretary of State’s listing of declared candidates. I will take every step required to correct that mistake and make sure my name is NOT on the ballot.

I voted to endorse Tina Spears as a member of the District Committee and am wholeheartedly supporting her through the Primary and the General Election.

And I will not be replacing her yard sign (photo, above) with one of my own…although I might put one up that reads “DON’T VOTE FOR ME!”