MARLBOROUGH – After narrowing the list of candidates for mayor from four to two, city residents will now prepare for the Municipal Election on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
In the preliminary election on Tuesday, Oct. 10, current City Council members Samantha Perlman and J. Christian Dumais advanced to November’s election.
“I want to congratulate my opponents on a hard-fought race. Our win was a team effort, and I am grateful for the support we received from every corner of the city and across every demographic, including many new voters,” said Perlman, who was the top overall vote-getter. “I bring to the table a wealth of experience as a nonprofit professional and citywide councilor, as well as a unique education in law and urban planning. This combination of experience and education clearly resonates with voters.
“We look forward to continuing to build our momentum while bringing even more residents into the political process. Local government greatly impacts our everyday lives and is the place our votes make the biggest difference,” she added.
Dumais finished second overall.
“I am humbled by the support of the almost 1,500 Marlborough voters who cast their ballots for me yesterday,” said Dumais. “I want to thank each and every one of you who believed in me and have supported our campaign. While I understand and respect that I may not have been your first choice, I hope to earn your support and be your final choice in November.
“We must now come together as a community to ensure the important decisions that affect the daily life of you, your children, and your family are made by someone with experience. I want to thank all of the voters who took part in yesterday’s election and invite you to join our campaign for the next one on Tuesday, November 7.”
Challenger Patrick Hogan, who placed third, said on Thursday, Oct. 12, that he may run in the general election on a sticker campaign.
For Michael Baker, who finished fourth, his first foray into city politics was positive, although not successful.
“First off, congratulations to Samantha and Christian. They both ran great campaigns and were very nice to me personally,” said Baker. “I was honest with the people and put my heart into this race. Thankful for every single person that voted for me and supported me. Looking forward to November and I still love Marlborough.”
Here are the candidates running in the Municipal Election:
Mayor – J. Christian Dumais, Samantha Perlman
At-Large City Council – Michael Ossing (incumbent), Kathleen Robey (incumbent), Mark Oram (incumbent), Sean Navin, Scott King
City Council, Ward 1 – Mark Vital
City Council, Ward 2 – David Doucette (incumbent), James Jumonville
City Council, Ward 3 – Robert Preciado, Steve Judd (write-in)
City Council, Ward 4 – Teona Brown (incumbent), Thomas Dalton
City Council, Ward 5 – John Irish (incumbent)
City Council, Ward 6 – Albert T. Fuccillo, Maureen Brennan
City Council, Ward 7 – Donald Landers Sr. (incumbent), Harmony Larson
School Committee – Katherine M. Hennessy (incumbent), Daniel J. Caruso (incumbent), Heidi A. Matthews (incumbent)
School Committee, Assabet Valley – Peggy Ayres (incumbent)
Reminders
Friday, Oct. 27, at 5 p.m. is the last day to register to vote in person for the Municipal Election.
Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 5 p.m. is the last day to apply for a mail-in (early or absentee) ballot for the election; Monday, Nov. 6, at noon is the last day to apply in person for an early/absentee ballot.
Polls on Nov. 7 will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Municipal Inauguration Day will take place on Monday, Jan. 1, at 10 a.m.
