Markey, Lynch Seek Signatures and Donors

US Representatives Edward J. Markey and Stephen F. Lynch are collecting signatures for the special Senate election on June 25.

Yesterday, they both made campaign stops to talk about immigration reform in an effort to seek support and signatures from voters.

According to the Boston Globe, Lynch was in Brockton in a church hall and Markey was in a Newton diner over the weekend.

Markey said he backs President Barack Obama’s immigration proposal that provides a path to citizenship. He said he will challenge Republicans who oppose granting citizenship to illegal immigrants residing in the US.

Lynch expressed similar support for immigration reform. In addition, he said he had been a strong supporter of the proposed Dream Act which had it passed would have given young immigrants a path to citizenship.