Last night Republican Paul Avella, former candidate for State Representative in the 2nd Middlesex district (Westford, Littleton and precincts 3,5 and 7 in Chelmsford) withdrew from the race and issued the following statement.
Tonight, I am writing to you to tell you that I am withdrawing from the race for 2nd Middlesex House District. This decision is based solely on…

2nd Middlesex district in a rematch with freshman Representative James Arciero.  According to their 2008 year end reports with OCPF Arciero had $729.37 and Paul Avella had $356.40 cash on hand following their election a year ago.  Paul Avella announced his 2010 candidacy early and both of these numbers should change when their 2009 year end reports are filed. Paul…