New Bedford Voters Reminded of October 16 Deadline to Register
The Election Commission is reminding New Bedford voters that October 16 is the deadline to register to vote in the November final election.
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New Bedford Voters Have One Day Left to Register for Preliminary
City officials are reminding New Bedford voters that Wednesday, September 11 is the deadline to register to vote in the October 1 preliminary election.
Gomes Explains Missed Deadline to Withdraw from Mayor's Race
City Councilor At-Large and municipal candidate Brian Gomes is further explaining what happened at City Hall on Tuesday.
City Hall Break-In Investigated
Police say $120 stolen from Election Commission's petty cash drawer.
Ward Four Recount
The Election Committee counted 1,166 votes in incumbent Dana Rebeiro's favor over Joseph “Jo Jo” Fortes' 1,120, reducing the margin of victory from 48 to 46 votes.
Former City Councilor Henry Bousquet Appointed To Election Commission
City Council voted unanimously to elect former City Councilor Henry Bousquet to the Election Commission.
Tuesday Is Voting Day
Tuesday is prelimnary Election Day in New Bedford.
Election Commission Chair Maria Tomasia says with few contested races on the ballot, all signs point to a small turnout.
However, Tomasia tells WBSM News, she's hoping a hotly contested race in Ward Four will bring out the voters...
New Voting Equipment
New Bedford has purchased new voting tabulation machines, scanners, and voting booths, replacing equipment that is now out of production or is very old.
More than 40 new tabulation machines have been purchased. Election Commission Chairperson Maria Tomasia says the older equipment has seen better days...