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New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell made history Tuesday night and led the incumbent candidates in a clean sweep of all challengers.

Nomination Papers are available for the offices of Mayor, Assessor, School Committee, and City Council.

Watch WBSM's live streaming video coverage of New Bedford's Election Night 2017.

The City of New Bedford municipal election will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, and the New Bedford Elections Commission has announced that absentee ballots for this election are now available through the Elections Office at New Bedford City Hall.

Steve Martins announced today that he will withdraw his candidacy for Assessor of the City of New Bedford.

36 people, including eleven incumbents, are running for political office in New Bedford ahead of the upcoming elections.

NEW BEDFORD — It's shaping up to be a busy election season in New Bedford. Tuesday was the last day for candidates to hand in their signed nomination packets for this year's city elections. In the race for mayor, incumbent Jon Mitchell is seeking a fourth term, but faces several challengers...

NEW BEDFORD - Steven Martins, Ward Two City Councillor since 2008, has announced his plans for this year's municipal election. Through his Facebook page, Martins announced that he was giving up his seat on the New Bedford City Council to run for Assessor, a six-year term...

NEW BEDFORD - With several elected officials in New Bedford having already announced they will not be seeking re-election, it's sure to be a lively election season in the city. Nomination papers for Mayor, School Committee, City Council, and Assessor-At-Large are available in the Election Office at City Hall beginning Monday...

New Bedford Ward 2 City Councilor Steve Martins is considering a run for City Assessor. Martins told WBSM's Brian Thomas that taxes are a big issue in New Bedford, and that as someone who has voted against increasing taxes, he thinks it's important for the citizens to understand better what it all means. ...