MA: Independent to Challenge Incumbent Democrat in State House

From the Sun Chronicle: 

A political newcomer is running as an independent for the state representative seat held by Bill Bowles.  James Connolly, 43, of 17 Alfred St., has pulled nomination papers for the Second Bristol seat in the state House of Representatives, according to the Attleboro election department.  Connolly said Thursday that the race will be his first foray into politics, but he is excited about the challenge.