Beverly 2016 Election Results: Question 4 Wins in Garden City

Beverly Unofficial Results:

According to the preliminary numbers, 22,233 votes were cast in Beverly.

• Hillary Clinton took Beverly with 13,046 votes.
• Congressman Seth Moulton won his uncontested race.
• Eileen R. Duff won her seat on the Governor's Council in town.
• Senator Joan B. Lovely won her uncontested race.
• Representative Jerry Parisella won in Beverly.
• Beverly went for Kevin Coppinger for Essex County Sheriff.
• Question 1 (slot licenses) lost.
• Question 2 (charter schools) lost.
• Question 3 (free range chickens) won.
• Question 4 (recreational marijuana) won.

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Tuesday, 3:45 p.m., on Cabot Street:

Trump and Clinton supporters stood in front of Cityside Diner on Cabot Street to show their support for their respective candidates.

Police were called to Cabot Street, according to Beverly Police Spokesman Officer Mike Boccuzzi, and a man was sent on his way. It was unclear why the police were called.

Tuesday, 4:15 p.m., inside Cove Elementary:

Despite concerns about how early voting might affect the annual Cove PTO bake sale, PTO volunteer Carolyn Palmer said pastries have been flying off the table.

Instead of the predicted tension between political parties, voters inside Cove Elementary commented on how good the entrance of Cove smelled, she said. And instead of arguing about politics, people were more enthusiastic about the meatball subs the PTO was also selling.

"We were super busy," said Palmer. "We've had an absolutely wonderful turnout." Money from the bake sale goes to the general PTO fund, she said.

For the first time this year, the PTO had a table just for allergen-free goods. Volunteer Samantha Harris set up that table, and said people had been excited about it.

Poll Warden Tony Paluzzi reported no issues at the polls late Tuesday afternoon.

"It's been busy all day, but the big lines were this morning" Paluzzi said.

Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., outside Cove Elementary:

Rick Lundrigan was holding a Daniel Fishman for State Representative sign outside Cove as the sun set on Tuesday afternoon. He said he had been there since 7 a.m., and planned to stick around until 7 p.m.

"He sounds like he may make a difference," Lundrigan said. "I've gotten a lot of waves, a couple honks."

Lundrigan joined Gov. Charlie Baker in leaving the presidential bubble blank. "I think whoever wins we're screwed," he said.

Cameron Doherty took the day off to stand in front of the Cove sign with other Jerry Parisella supporters. Parisella is running for re-election against Fishman.

Doherty said all questions on the ballot were important to him, and said he was excited to have voted for Hillary Clinton.

"Hillary Clinton is supremely qualified to be president and I'm glad to have her serve," he said. "She's just a good candidate for president."

Tuesday, 8:20 p.m.:

Here is our 2016 Beverly Voter's Guide, and our rundown of Essex County Sheriff Candidates.

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Check back here to get updates throughout the day, and election results, including the number of voters, on Tuesday evening.

Photos courtesy of Taylor Rapalyea