Shrewsbury resident launches independent campaign against McGovern

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Cornelius Shea (Photo/Courtesy)

Cornelius Shea (Photo/Courtesy)

SHREWSBURY – Cornelius Shea, a former Worcester school teacher and Marine Corps veteran, is running against incumbent Jim McGovern for the seat in the state’s 2nd Congressional District.

Shea is running as an independent against McGovern, who has represented the district since 1997.

He said he “has the precise type of education, workforce, and military experiences required for serving in Congress during this turbulent period in American history.”

The 66-year-old Shrewsbury resident said he still believes strongly in good citizenship and improving things. 

“The Republican Party did not field a candidate, so November’s election comes down to a choice between business as usual, or a fresh and reasonable approach to political discourse and decisions, which is what I offer local voters,” Shea said.

Shea graduated from St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury before earning a bachelor’s degree in political science from St. Michael’s College then achieving a master’s degree in education from Fitchburg State. Shea followed that degree up with a master’s degree in urban education from Worcester’s Clark University, where he was named as the Jacob Hyatt Fellow.

As a young adult, Shea also enlisted in the Marine Corps, attending basic training at Parris Island, South Carolina, during the summer of 1978.

“As a retired major, I easily recall the oath I swore too – and that’s why I’m running for Congress,” he said.

Shea has been married to his wife, Deidre, for 33 years; they have three adult children and a granddaughter. 

“We all love America, but right now I’m worried about her future. The shining city upon a hill has grown dim,” he said.

Shea believes most societal problems are self-inflicted: “I’m running for Congress because I believe I can do a better job achieving better outcomes. As an independent congressman, I will put country over party self-interests. Most of all, I’m committed to protecting the Constitution, securing the borders, and working on healing America for the benefit of our children and grandchildren, and generations to come.”

The election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

For additional information, please visit www.shea4congress.com

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