New Bedford Election Contests Take Shape
Following Tuesday's deadline to submit nomination papers to the New Bedford Election Office, the 2013 campaign season is now shaping up in the Whaling City. Here's a list of candidates. (Note: * signifies incumbent)
Mayor of New Bedford
Jon Mitchell* (unopposed)
City Council Ward One
Jim Oliveira* (unopposed)
City Council Ward Two
Steve Martins* (unopposed)
City Councilor Ward Three
Henry Bousquet* (unopposed)
City Council Ward Four
Bruce Duarte*
Dana Ribeiro
City Council Ward Five
Dr. John Fletcher
Jan Baptist
Craig Dickson
Nancy Feeney
Nelson Macedo
John Radcliffe
Ken Rapoza
Kerry Winterson
City Council Ward Six
Joseph Lopes*
Ian Saunders
Councilor At Large
John Saunders*
Debra Coelho*
David Alves*
Brian Gomes*
Denis Lawrence Jr.*
Ian Abreu
Naomi Carney
Charlton "Chuck" Dade
Leo Choquette
Linda Morad
Carlos Felix
Peter Wilde
Ralf Rho
School Committee
Jack Nobrega*
Dr. Larry Finnerty*
Josh Amaral
Michael Jansen
Christopher Cotter
School Committee
Bruce Oliveira* (unopposed)
Assessor
Peter Berthiaume* (unopposed)
The Primary Election is October 8th. The final is November 5th.