Beverly Election 2019: Who Is Running?

BEVELRY, MA — Candidates in Beverly have until 5 p.m. on Aug. 6 to return signatures on their nomination papers to get their name on the ballot, and there are already several contested races shaping up. The mayor, all city councilors and all school committee members are up for reelection this year. Beverly's general election is on Nov. 5.

Beverly could have a preliminary election on Sept. 24 to narrow the field of candidates in Ward 3, where five would-be councilors have taken out nomination papers. Incumbent Ward 3 City Councilor James Latter is not running for reelection.

As of July 10, the following candidates had taken out nomination papers, according to Assistant City Clerk Lisa Kent. Candidates listed in bold type are up for reelection. An asterisk (*) signifies candidates who have returned their nomination papers and will be listed on the ballot.

Mayor

Michael P. Cahill

Councilor-At-Large (3 seats)

Paul M. Guanci

Timothy P. Flaherty

Julie Flowers *

Councilor, Ward One

Todd C. Rotondo *

Note: Incumbent David J. Lang and Susan Woods Powell took out nomination papers but have withdrawn from the race.

Councilor, Ward Two

Estelle MM Rand

Councilor, Ward Three

Stacy M. Ames

Michael Huber

Euplio R. Marciano

Kristin O. Shapiro *

Kris A. Silverstein *

Note: Incumbent Ward 3 City Councilor James Latter is not running for reelection.

Councilor, Ward Four

Scott D. Houseman *

Councilor, Ward Five

Kathleen M. Feldman * ;

Donald G. Martin *

Councilor, Ward Six

John P. Frates Jr. *

School Committee, Ward One

Rachael O. Abell

Note: William Hanchett had taken out nomination papers but withdrew from the race on May 23.

School Committee, Ward Two

Kelley A. Ferretti

School Committee, Ward Three

Kimberley J. Coelho *

School Committee, Ward Four

John J. Mullady

Jeffrey C. Silva

School Committee, Ward Five

Kaarin L. Robinson

School Committee, Ward Six

Lorinda K. Visnick