Politics & Government

Salem's Edward Carroll Joins Senate Race

Carroll joins Lovely, Manning and Slattery as democratic candidate vying for Berry's seat.

Democrats Joan Lovely, Mary-Ellen Manning and John Slattery will have some competition in the primary race as they vie for Fred Berry's 2nd Essex Senate seat.

Edward Carroll, a 74-year-old Salem resident, retired sheriff's deputy and former Governor's Councillor has also joined the race, the Salem News reports.




Richard Jolitz of Beverly is the only Republican candidate.


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