Primary and Preliminary Election is Tuesday, October 10, 2023 in Gardner MA
Preliminary for Mayor: Kimberly Blake, Martin Gray, and Michael Nicholson. Mayor Nicholson has been endorsed by both political parties: current Democrat Governor Maura Healey and Democrat Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll and former Republican Governor Charlie Baker and former Republican Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. The Mayor has an extensive list of other endorsements. Nicholson Interview —- Kimberly Blake has been plagued by accusations of making false statements and has retreated from having a public Facebook page to making it private as of this writing. Blake Interview —- Martin Gray has run a single issue campaign focused on climate change. Two of the three candidates will advance to the November 7, 2023 election.
Preliminary for School Committee: Because there are 7 candidates for School Committee, that will be narrowed down in the Preliminary election. Running are Margaret Bissonnette, Ayesha Coaxum, Rachael Cormier, Brandon Hughey, John Lafreniere, Stephen Sandoval, and Robert Swartz. Those chosen will move on to the November election.
6 Councilors at Large and 5 separate Ward Councilors will be chosen in the November election. City of Gardner Candidates list, CLICK HERE.
Primary for State Senator: Democrat: Jonathan Zlotnik – Republican: Choose either Bruce Chester or Peter Durant Libertarian: Janel Holmes
The Ballot question on the City Charter will be on the November ballot. Here’s the info packet: