Ward 3

Voters in New Bedford’s Ward 3 elected city constable and correctional officer Shawn Oliver Tuesday night as the ward's next city councilor.

The two candidates for the special election in New Bedford's Ward 3 faced off in a final debate on WBSM ahead of the February 28 vote.

New Bedford Ward 3 city council candidates Shawn Oliver and Carmen Amaral have both said they'd vote for Carol Pimentel's nomination to the GNB Voc-Tech board.

Voters of New Bedford’s Ward 3 chose Shawn Oliver and Carmen Amaral as their top two candidates in Tuesday's preliminary election for city councilor.

Carmen Amaral provides unique perspective and experience in the field to become the next New Bedford Ward 3 City Councilor.

New Bedford Ward 3 candidate Jacob Ventura has secured his own place in The Lofts at Wamsutta Mills, further solidifying his residency ahead of the election.

Former New Bedford Ward 3 City Councilor Kathy Dehner is looking to get her old job back as the special election looms early in 2023.

Recently-announced candidate for New Bedford's Ward 3 City Council Seat Jacob Ventura has provided WBSM proof of his city residency as some have questioned it.

Bob Bromley, lifelong resident of New Bedford's Ward 3, enters the special election with deep understanding of policy issues and day-to-day issues in the ward.

Robert Cabral, a longtime resident of New Bedford, brings over four decades working in and operating a local small business to his candidacy for Ward 3.