In Somerville, City Councilor Jake Wilson won the mayoral election, defeating City Councilor Willie Burnley Jr. According to unofficial results, Wilson had 11,185 votes (54.26%) and Burnley received 9,054 votes (43.93%).
Fifty-five cities and towns across Massachusetts are holding municipal elections on Tuesday, including several cities that will elect new mayors.
Gardner has announced the unofficial results in the race for mayor, city council and school committee. See who won.
Boston, Somerville, Worcester, Everett, Springfield, Brockton and more all have elections. Check back for the highlights from the 55 cities and towns headed to the ballot box this Tuesday.
Election operations in Boston have improved under a state-ordered receivership, Massachusetts Secretary of State Bill Galvin said Tuesday.
Voters are deciding who they want to represent them in the mayor's office and city council. Polls are open in Boston, and most communities, until 8 p.m.