New Bedford 2021 Election

WHO RAN

Click names written in black to read that candidate’s profile.

Ward 1
Leo Choquette
William “Brad” Markey


Ward 2
Maria Giesta (unopposed)


Ward 3
Hugh Dunn (unopposed)


Ward 4
Derek Baptiste (unopposed)

Ward 5
Zach Boyer
Scott Lima


Ward 6
Joseph P. Lopes
Ryan Pereira


School Committee
Melissa Costa
Colleen Dawicki
Ross M. Grace Jr.

Note: Candidate profiles were compiled from questionnaires emailed to all candidates for office. Those who did not return questionnaires were not included. 

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