Clark, Hutchinson square off: abortion, death penalty and immigration show ideological divide (Melrose Free Press)

She touts her experience in local and state government, while he touts his history in Melrose and experience as a local business owner. Democrat Katherine Clark and Republican Mark Hutchinson, candidates for 32nd Middlesex District’s state representative seat, drove home these themes during a forum held by the League of Women Voters of Melrose at the Roosevelt School Tuesday night.