Former Governor Charlie Baker has thrown his support behind Republican Anne Manning-Martin in her campaign for the 5th District Governor’s Council.
Manning-Martin, who has served as a Peabody city councilor since 2008, is running for the open seat against Democrat Eunice D. Zeigler, a former city councilor from Methuen.
In his endorsement, Baker emphasized the need for Manning-Martin’s leadership, stating, Take it from me—we sorely need Anne Manning-Martin to bring healthy balance to the Governor’s Council.
Anne has a proven record of being a strong independent voice when we need it most.
The 5th District encompasses several communities, including Groveland, Haverhill, Lawrence, Merrimac, Methuen, North Andover, and West Newbury.