The Column: Rodney Elliott bows out of reelection bid

The Column: Rodney Elliott bows out of reelection bid

State Rep. Rodney Elliott is bowing out of politics after 28 years, announcing he will not seek reelection to the state Legislature in this fall’s election. Thus, further stirring an already roiling cauldron of local political activity. Elliott, who has represented the 16th Middlesex District in the Legislature since 2022, upended local politics with his announcement this week. His decision comes less than a month after he lost a special primary…