Nils Tracy To Run for State Rep. Marty Walz's Seat

Marty Walz will be leaving the seat to become the president of the Massachusetts chapter of Planned Parenthood.

Rep. Marty Walz to Leave Legislature

Walz is leaving to become the next CEO and president of the state's Planned Parenthood chapter.

Rep. Marty Walz is leaving her seat in the State House in February to take over the Massachusetts chapter of Planned Parenthood, the organization announced Wednesday.  Walz, a Democrat who represents the 8th Suffolk District (which includes Beacon Hill and Back Bay), has  served since 2005. Most recently, she was the assistant vice chair of the House Ways and Means Committee. “While I will miss serving in the House of Representatives, I could not pass up this opportunity. The debates heard during the passage of the Affordable Care Act and throughout last year’s elections make it clear that we must never take for granted a woman’s right to make personal medical decisions.  I look forward to protecting that right and ensuring that all women …

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U.S. Congressman Comes to Suffolk to Start Campaign to Overturn Citizens United

Congressman Jim McGovern was joined by Rep. Marty Walz, Attorney General Martha Coakley and others.