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Six residents submitted nomination papers to run for Mayor of New Bedford by today’s 5 pm deadline. For the first time, the winner will serve four years instead of two.
Four-term incumbent Jon Mitchell, Michael Medeiros, Richard Tyson Moultrie, and Jose Perez turned in signatures and filed officially.
Current at-Large city councilor Brian Gomes and Michael Janson turned in signatures for at-Large city council and mayor. David Pimental submitted his nomination papers for mayor but has not officially filed. All three have until August 30th to file officially.
At least three candidates are needed for a preliminary election on October 1. Candidates still have until September 3rd to withdraw their nomination, so the preliminary election is likely, but not certain. The top two vote-getters in the preliminary election will move on to the November 5 municipal election.
Of note, current school committee member and vocal critic of Mayor Jon Mitchell pulled nomination papers but did not submit them to the election office by today’s 5 pm deadline.
