Manny DeBrito

Voters at one precinct in New Bedford’s Ward 1 looking to cast a Republican ballot in Tuesday’s presidential primary had to wait a little longer to do so.

New Bedford City Councilor Brian Gomes has pulled papers to run for mayor and his current position, and explained his use of the term 'city rep' when doing so.

More details have emerged about Franklin Garcia, the man charged with committing a hate crime against New Bedford Election Commissioner Manny DeBrito.

New Bedford Election Commissioner Manny DeBrito said he was recently called racial slurs, threatened with murder and spat on outside City Hall.

Voters at one New Bedford polling place are reporting problems with a ballot counting machine — with a city election commissioner confirming that the machine appears to be jamming.

Election Commissioner Manny DeBrito says there is really no excuse for people not to vote.

Redistricting has led some New Bedford residents to have to vote at 'sub-precincts' this year and to lose some of their easier voting locations.

New Bedford's Manny DeBrito has been a mentor to young people as a coach for decades, and discusses what mentoring has meant to him as well as the kids.

The recount for New Bedford's Ward 1 City Council election will go ahead, as candidate Leo Choquette Jr. has submitted the papers.

The unofficial results are in: New Bedford City Council President Joe Lopes is out.