re-election

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell announced Thursday afternoon he will run for reelection.

NEW BEDFORD- A new name has been added to the list of candidates running for Mayor of New Bedford. The current mayor of the Whaling City, Jon Mitchell, officially pulled his election papers Tuesday morning at City Hall. Mayor Mitchell has been leading New Bedford since his first election in 2012...

Mitchell began his weekly appearance on WBSM by promoting the New Bedford Festival Theater's production of "My Fair Lady," before host Barry Richard asked him if the announcement of the fundraising event meant he has indeed made a decision about seeking a fourth term at New Bedford's helm...

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. After replacing Linda Morad in 2012, New Bedford's James Oliveira (Ward 1) is not seeking re-election. Although, this is only one of many changes coming to New Bedford politics. From Ward 5, City Councilor Kerry Winterson is not seeking re-election either, and Hugh Dunn took over as Ward 3 City Councilor via special election...