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Pacheco Holds Lead After Recount | New Bedford News
Edward Pacheco has officially secured the Democratic nomination for Bristol’s 9th state House district after a recount confirmed his 14-vote lead over Stephen Medeiros, setting up a November showdown against Republican Chester Tam. Despite minor vote shifts in Dartmouth and New Bedford, Pacheco’s margin held firm. After the results, Pacheco thanked supporters and reaffirmed his win, while Medeiros conceded with grace, reflecting on the campaign’s intensity and urging voters to show more empathy toward elected officials navigating complex decisions behind closed doors. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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