The Frame's full interviews with Jack Patrick Lewis and Carlton Phelps.
The Frame previews the primary race for the 7th Middlesex District State Representative seat, as incumbent Jack Patrick Lewis is facing a challenge from Ashland Affordable Housing Trustee Carlton Phelps.
We were able to sit down with both ahead of the election on Tuesday, September 3.
LEWIS: 0:00
PHELPS: 21:05
Polls will open in Framingham for the state primaries on September 3 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
For more information about voting, you can visit either framinghamma.gov, or mass.gov.
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