Lawrence Preliminary Elections witnesses 31% voter turnout!

Posted on 24. Sep, 2009 by ywwlawrence in Register to VOTE

 photo courtesy of Dan Koff.

All of our hard work has paid off during the Preliminary Elections on Tuesday September 22nd.  The City of Lawrence saw a voter turnout of 31%!  During this election season we have seen a big increase in participation and awareness of the issues and the candidates. However, the work is really just beginning!  So here are the Preliminary Election Results:

Mayoral Race (Top two will continue to November Election):

1. William Lantigua – 2,272 votes

2. David Abdoo – 2,156 votes

3. Marcos Devers – 1,537 votes

4. Patrick Blanchette – 1,390 votes

5. Julia Silverio – 1,380 votes

6. Israel Reyes – 712 votes

7. Pedro Payano – 376 votes

8. Daniel Cotnoir – 299 votes

9. Nilka Alvarez-Rodriguez – 275 votes

10. Nunzio DiMarca – 167 votes