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Boston City Council District 7,9 Preliminary/1st Suffolk District Results

by: Matt in Boston

Tue Sep 25, 2007 at 21:27:47 PM EDT

( - promoted by David)

Bostonians in several neighborhoods cast their votes to narrow the field in two district city council elections today. Additionally, the democratic primary for the open state representative seat vacated by Senator Anthony Petruccelli was held in East Boston today. Below, please find some results from the City of Boston.

Matt in Boston :: Boston City Council District 7,9 Preliminary/1st Suffolk District Results

With ~~92.9%~~ 100% of the vote in from the 1st Suffolk, Carlo Basile ~~is posting a strong lead~~ has won [update by David]. Remember, there are no other party candidates running. So, the winner of the Democratic primary will stand for election unopposed next month. After tonight his/her election is a mere formality, barring some write-in campaign.

~~92.9%~~ 100% Reporting:

Carlo Basile, 2071 votes
Jeff Drago, 1549
Gloribell Mota, 714
Mary Berniger, 156

District 7 city council preliminary: these contests are non-partisan and serve to winnow the field down to the top two vote-getters who will stand for election in the municipal contest in November.

~~87.1%~~ 100% Reporting:

Chuck Turner (i), 1476 votes
Carlos Henriquez, 317
Althea Garrison, 151

District 9 city council preliminary: Incumbent Jerry McDermott did not seek reelection (in fact, he moved out of the district) prompting a spirited race featuring several well known activists. These results may or may not include the famed Wallingford Road, a polling location that can make or break a candidacy. (take it from one who knows).

~~70.4%~~ 100% Reporting:

Mark Ciommo, 1406 votes
Greg Glennon, 1250
Tim Schofield, 965
Rosie Hanlon, 576
Alex Selvig, 293
James Jenner (withdrawn from race), 28

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Boston City Council District 7,9 Preliminary/1st Suffolk District Results | 18 comments

Eastie Reps fight (0.00 / 0)

It's official: Carlo Basile wins with 2071 votes. His next competitor, Jeff Drago, has earned 1549 votes, followed by Gloribell Mota with 714 votes and Mary Berniger with 156 votes. Congrats to all for running a spirited race!

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by: Matt in Boston @ Tue Sep 25, 2007 at 20:31:35 PM CDT

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A/B fight (0.00 / 0)

In the Allston/Brighton fight Mark Ciommo seems to be a lock for advancement to the final election (disclosure: I'm a Ciommo supporter) yet there seems to be an upset brewing for the second spot. Tim Schofield, an impressive candidate who was seen by many as the front-runner for this seat, is a couple of hundred votes behind Greg Glennon and in third place. Perhaps Wallingford Road broke for Glennon who seems to be the sole conservative in the race. It is interesting to note that these two men both ran for the open state rep's seat in 2005 that Mike Moran won. Schofield was right behind Moran when all the votes were counted with Glennon a bit further back in 3rd place. Could they have switched places this go 'round?

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by: Matt in Boston @ Tue Sep 25, 2007 at 20:38:15 PM CDT

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District City Council seats are about neighborhoods (6.00 / 1)

Ciommo, and even Glennon, just plain have more history and local roots then Tim.

Given how conserative Glennon is (if I remember correctly MassEquality took an unusal step of endorsing Tim even when Moran was pro-equal marriage because they were concerned about a Glennon victory)I would hope BMG and the progressive community get behinf Ciommo and works for his election in November.

Disclaimer - my union endorsed Ciommo in the primary.

by: Striker57 @ Tue Sep 25, 2007 at 20:51:08 PM CDT

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Yeah, I'm with Ciommo now. (6.00 / 1)

I voted and voluteered for Schofield, but I'm in the anyone-but-Glennon camp.

Congrats on your preliminary victory, and hopefully he'll bring it home in the final election.

by: 2.5 cats @ Tue Sep 25, 2007 at 21:00:06 PM CDT

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Glennon's politics scare me (0.00 / 0)

by: Striker57 @ Tue Sep 25, 2007 at 21:01:40 PM CDT

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Glennon is a Republican (0.00 / 0)

Some of you may remember that Glennon ran as a Republican against Rep. Capuano in 2002. He couldn't get the signatures to get on the ballot, but I'd trust him as a Dem about as much as I'd trust his former boss.

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Bold, Bright, and Bald (0.00 / 0)

With 91% in, Chuck Turner has captured 76% of the vote in a three way fight to retain his seat. First time candidate Carlos Henriquez, an aide to Councilor Michael Flaherty and community activist will finish second with about 17% of the vote. Perenial candidate (and former one term GOP State Representative) Althea Garrison was third with 7%. Turner and Henriquez will appear on the ballot in November.

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by: Matt in Boston @ Tue Sep 25, 2007 at 20:43:10 PM CDT

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Eastie Race (0.00 / 0)

First thanks to Matt for the timely update. The Basile victory is an indicator that the Democratic party remains more big tent then the Republicans by a mile.

Congrats to Jeff Drago and Gloribell Mota for spirited races and having the courage to stand for election. They should be proud of the races they ran.

To Carlo Basile (disclaimer here - my union endorsed him) congrats on the win and on resisting going negative in this race. Community activism and grassroots won this one.

by: Striker57 @ Tue Sep 25, 2007 at 20:45:13 PM CDT

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So Big Tent (0.00 / 0)

That they sent out a mailer to get people not to vote for him. I think Carlo becomes and independent and tells John Walsh to stick it, immediately after the swearing in.

by: EaBoClipper @ Tue Sep 25, 2007 at 20:49:11 PM CDT

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He can do that ... (6.00 / 2)

and then he's got to get along with Sal, Deval, et al. Good luck to Carlo on going it alone, if that's what he chooses. I doubt he will.

Anyway, congrats to him -- he obviously had his support lined up and beat a strong field.

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by: Charley on the MTA @ Tue Sep 25, 2007 at 20:52:10 PM CDT

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Charley - With all respect (0.00 / 0)

to Gloribell, who is an interesting and creditable candidate, this was never a "strong field". This was a two person race. The numbers prove that point.

The test for Gloribell will be if she stays politically active after a good first run.

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Two person race ... (0.00 / 0)

plus one "interesting and creditable candidate" = "strong field" for me. I meant there were good choices.

Having met Gloribell at some length, "staying active" in one way or another will not be an issue for her. She's got a lot going for her, and I hope she runs for something again.

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by: Charley on the MTA @ Tue Sep 25, 2007 at 21:02:55 PM CDT

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I stand corrected (0.00 / 0)

Your statement was well presented

by: Striker57 @ Tue Sep 25, 2007 at 21:05:35 PM CDT

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Sorry EaBo (5.00 / 1)

Carlo is a Dem and will stay one. And I am guessing his voting record will piss you off in the long term.

by: Striker57 @ Tue Sep 25, 2007 at 20:52:35 PM CDT

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Waiting on the final 4 A/B precincts (5.00 / 1)

While we're waiting on the final results from District 9, it's important to give credit to three local bloggers who have covered these races thoroughly and professionally. Jimbo at thehubster in East Boston and Michael Pahre and Harry Mattison in Allston/Brighton have given coverage, insight, analysis, and exposure where traditional media outlets did not. Every morning, I begin my day by reading the Globe and Herald before work. Today, I began by first reading their respective blogs to catch up on any news from the campaigns. They are all a credit to Boston politics and the blogosphere.

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by: Matt in Boston @ Tue Sep 25, 2007 at 21:05:37 PM CDT

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A/B fight part II (0.00 / 0)

It's official: Ciommo, Glennon advance to final election.

Ciommo, 1406 votes
Glennon, 1250
Schofield, 965
Hanlon, 576
Selvig, 293
Jenner, 28

Congrats to all for a great race. Running for office is one of the most difficult things you can do and you have all proven to be exceptional candidates.

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by: Matt in Boston @ Tue Sep 25, 2007 at 21:08:45 PM CDT

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Not a great day for progressives .... (0.00 / 0)

Hopefully, progressives citywide will be more motivated for the final election. Wonder if a citywide ballot would have helped?

by: howardjp @ Tue Sep 25, 2007 at 22:23:11 PM CDT

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Mark Ciommo is a progressive candidate (0.00 / 0)