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Two Republicans Battle for Bristol Seat | New Bedford News
Two Republicans, Chester Tam and Henry Bousquet, are locked in a tight primary race for the Ninth Bristol State Representative seat—both laser-focused on slashing utility bills, cutting property taxes, and auditing the Legislature. Driven by concerns for their Gen Z kids’ future opportunities, they share core priorities but diverge on funding strategies: Tam wants to tap “millionaire’s tax” revenue, while Bousquet pushes state-owned property payments. Tam, a former IT worker fired over vaccine mandates, champions personal medical freedom; Bousquet, a seasoned city council member and culinary…
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