Fourth Congressional Race Picks Up Fall River Republican

The race to replace has grown again, as Republican David Steinhof, a dentist from Fall River, begins a run on the campaign trail. 

A story appeared on the Boston Globe and the Attleboro Sun Chronicle earlier today announcing Steinhof's run. 

From Steinhof's website: 

People often ask why, as a dentist, I would consider running for office.  The answer is simple.  Our government is broken.  Each and every day I see the enormous stress my patients have to endure in this current economy.  We have all had to tighten our belts while our government continues to spend money we just don’t have. 

Steinhof will be running against Republicans,  and Brookline School Committee member Elizabeth Childs.

Several Democrats have also thrown their hats into the race including , Marty Farren, of Sharon, and , who recently .