The homeless families living in Danvers motels are a focus of contention as the race for state representative in the 13th Essex District moves into its final days.

Democratic incumbent Theodore C. Speliotis and Republican Dan Bennett, both of Danvers, are vying in a rematch of their 2010 race, which was narrowly won by Speliotis. The newly redrawn district includes Danvers and parts of west Peabody and Middleton.