Election Commission Chair

Primary Election Voting
Primary Election Voting
Primary Election Voting
There is a primary election across the state on Thursday, but here on the Southcoast, very few people are talking about it.   One reason for the low level of interest is the lack of contested races on the ballot.  New Bedford Election Commission Chair Maria Tomasia tells WBSM News, State and County offices are all on the ballot, but none of the current office-holders have an opponent...
Commissioner Hopes Preliminary Election Will Attract Voters
Commissioner Hopes Preliminary Election Will Attract Voters
Commissioner Hopes Preliminary Election Will Attract Voters
New Bedford Election Commissioner Maria Tomasia is hoping for a big turnout in Tuesday's preliminary election, but past history tells her the turnout citywide will be less than 15%.    Because there's an open Council seat in Ward Five, Tomasia is hoping voters there will be energized to go to the polls.  T...