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The State We're In: Vega & Tosado Won't Seek Re-election

Season 10 Episode 28 | 27m 02s

In a surprise move to many, veteran State Representatives Aaron Vega of the 5th Hampden District and Jose Tosado of the 9th Hampden District have both announced that they will not seek re-election. Rep. Vega and Rep. Tosado joined Carrie Saldo to discuss why they made their respective decisions not to run, the work they've done, and the future of politics in western Mass.

Aired: 02/06/20
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