Analysis of Cheung reelection campaign: Wow.
Leland Cheung earned more votes than any other City Council candidate and surpassed the next closest candidate’s vote total by almost 20 percent, according to data cited by Cheung’s reelection campaign.
School Committee’s McGovern speaks after reelection
The School Committee’s Marc McGovern has thanks, congratulations, regrets and a message for the coming term.
Voting described as slow in council, school elections
Turnout was reported to be low in daytime voting Tuesday in Cambridge’s municipal elections, with candidates pleading throughout the day for citizens to report to their polling places.
Developer campaign donations, from $13,600 to zero
City Council candidates agree campaign donations from developer do not affect their political decisions, and some say they take steps to ensure it doesn’t. Some just don’t accept the money.
Among donators: Damon, Deval Patrick and top Times editor
Contributors to the City Council campaign are friends and relatives — and some notable others.
Innovation Center head donates to incumbents
Tim Rowe, of the The Cambridge Innovation Center, made $2,740 in campaign donations to incumbents.
Who to vote for this year (some suggestions)
Cambridge voters are lucky to have a strong field of challengers they can elect this year, which will help keep the City Council and School Committee full of new ideas and energy. There are also some remarkable incumbents.
Nolan campaign hopes for ‘recount-proof’ showing Tuesday
Keeping in mind her 19-vote margin in the past to School Committee election, the Committee to Elect Patty Nolan has had volunteers door-knocking, hosting events and gathering endorsements in an effort to ensure a smooth reelection.
Care about the city manager? A voters guide
City Manager Robert W. Healy doesn’t run for office, but he’s a prime topic here every time someone else does. Here’s a printable guide on where City Council candidates stand on his performance and related issues.
Osborne school campaign has progress report, endorsements
The Mervan Osborne campaign says it has identified 612 new supporters and 606 “potentially persuadable” voters in a quest for a School Committee seat — among the more insider-ish details from a Friday statement.