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Voter guide 2023: Mayoral elections in western Massachusetts

Quanae Hamilton brought her three children with her to the polls as she cast her ballot in the Nov. 7 election in Springfield, Massachusetts. She believes it is important to elect politicians who are attentive to local concerns.
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Quanae Hamilton brought her three children with her to the polls as she cast her ballot in the Nov. 7 election in Springfield, Massachusetts. She believes it is important to elect politicians who are attentive to local concerns.

Voters across western Massachusetts will cast ballots on Tuesday, Nov. 7 for a range of local offices. Seven cities in the region are holding contested elections for mayor.

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Incumbent Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno (left) and City Councilor Justin Hurst, opponents in the 2023 mayoral election.
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Incumbent Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno (left) and City Councilor Justin Hurst, opponents in the 2023 mayoral election.

In Springfield, a five-candidate preliminary on Sept. 12 ended with incumbent Domenic Sarno and City Councilor Justin Hurst advancing the general.

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Peter Marchetti (left) and John Krol (right) are vying to become the next mayor of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, in the election on Nov. 7, 2023.
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Peter Marchetti (left) and John Krol (right) are vying to become the next mayor of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, in the election on Nov. 7, 2023.

In Pittsfield, incumbent Mayor Linda Tyer is stepping down after two terms. City Council President Peter Marchetti and former City Councilor John Krol will face off in November, after finishing first and second, respectively, in the city's Sept. 19 preliminary.

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Cecilia Calabrese (left) and Chris Johnson are candidates for mayor of Agawam, Massachusetts, in the 2023 election.
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Cecilia Calabrese (left) and Chris Johnson are candidates for mayor of Agawam, Massachusetts, in the 2023 election.

In Agawam, preliminary election voters gave mayoral candidate and City Council President Christopher Johnson more than 50% of the vote, setting up a November contest against the runner-up, City Councilor Cecilia Calabrese.

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City Councilor Delmarina López is challenging incumbent John Vieau in the 2023 mayoral election in Chicopee, Massachusetts.
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City Councilor Delmarina López is challenging incumbent John Vieau in the 2023 mayoral election in Chicopee, Massachusetts.

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Greenfield, Massachusetts, City Councilor Virginia “Ginny” DeSorgher (left) is up against incumbent Mayor Roxann Wedegartner in the Nov. 7, 2023, election.
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Greenfield, Massachusetts, City Councilor Virginia “Ginny” DeSorgher (left) is up against incumbent Mayor Roxann Wedegartner in the Nov. 7, 2023, election.

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Voters have until 10 days before an election to register to vote or to change their existing registration. You can check your registration status on the Massachusetts secretary of state's website.

Updated: September 18, 2023 at 4:49 PM EDT
This post is being updated throughout the 2023 election season.
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