Mayor Jon Mitchell has announced he is running for re-election and as of now, he has no serious competition. The deadline is August 16 for all candidates.
Since leaving the U.S. Justice Department and entering elected politics, the current Mayor of New Bedford has built a fundraising machine without local rival.
People are busy living their lives. They are also bombarded with advertising constantly. Political campaigns are advertising operations and they cost money.
Money is important in political campaigns. Money is ultimately speech. Campaign funds dictate how often a candidate can speak to the voters. Money matters.
Some supporters and staffers of Bernie's 2016 campaign for president believe they were victims of racism. The New York Times found and interviewed these folks.
Jasiel Correia will have to seek out another source of funding after a ruling that says he cannot use a legal defense fund to fight the federal charges he faces.