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Boston Mayor Wu snubs Senator Collins by endorsing his primary opponent amid ongoing feud
- Wu endorsed Latoya Gayle for the state Senate, opposing Nick Collins amid their feud.
- Wu cited the need for relief and urgent solutions beyond ballot measures as the endorsement was announced.
- The endorsement followed Wu's prior criticism of Collins for blocking her tax shift bill.
- Gayle is a senior director of advocacy and family partnerships at Neighborhood Villages, described at the Dorchester press event.
- Collins responded with a campaign statement defending his record amid the challenge.
- Polls cited by Collins' campaign show Gayle trailing by a large margin three months before the primary.
- The primary includes a third candidate, Juwan Skeens, with a small fundraising footprint.
- Collins' campaign emphasized his long service and community leadership in response to endorsements.
- The political race centers on district 1st Suffolk and the balance of tax relief measures in the Senate.
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