Massachusetts: Norfolk Bristol Middlesex Sd

Coming off of a significant re-election victory Tuesday night, state Sen. Scott Brown said Wednesday that he is often a target of Democrats because he is vocal in his efforts to hold their leadership accountable and that he would consider running for statewide office if the right situation presented itself.

While she nearly matched him in fundraising for the corner, Democratic challenger Sara Orozco headed into the final weeks leading up to Election Day at a large financial disadvantage to incumbent state Sen. Scott Brown, according to their filings with the Office of Campaign and Political Finance.

Brown, a Wrentham Republican, raised $38,620 from the end of August to Oct. 17, finishing the period with more than $96,500 in his campaign bank account.

Orozco, of Needham, raised nearly $36,600 during the same period, but finished with $10,260 in her campaign coffer.

The Boston Herald endorsed four state House candidates this week.

The Herald noted in its editorial Monday that with so few competitive races this year, it makes picking candidates easier but that "in the interest of a thriving democracy we certainly hope this is the low point."

The daily backed Republican state Sen. Scott Brown in his race against Needham Democrat Sara Orozco in the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex District.

State Sen. Scott Brown also opposes Question 1, his campaign told PolitickerMA.com Tuesday night.

Brown, a Wrentham Republican, is being challenged this year by Needham Democrat Sara Orozco.

Orozco has also said she is against Question 1, which would abolish the state income tax.

For PolitickerMA.com's up-to-date tally of where candidates stand on Question 1, click here.