Bowman wins squeaker, Danberg on top (Ward 6 at-large)

by | Nov 5, 2019 | Newton | 4 comments

First-time candidate Alicia Bowman just beat Greg Schwartz to take his Ward 6 at-large seat. Vicki Danberg earned her eighth term.

Results:

  • Danberg — 7460
  • Bowman — 6742
  • Schwartz — 6712

Councilor Schwartz himself unseated an incumbent, then one-term Alderman Charlie Shapiro, in 2011 and has run unopposed since.

 

4 Comments

  1. Peter Karg
    Peter Karg on November 5, 2019 at 10:25 pm

    This contest might see a recount. A 30 vote difference isn’t much.

  2. Lisa
    Lisa on November 6, 2019 at 8:11 am

    Agreed. Greg Schwartz needs to request a recount.

  3. Lucia
    Lucia on November 6, 2019 at 9:34 am

    This is an impressive victory. A new candidate taking on an incumbent for a citywide vote and winning the first time is, I believe, very rare. Especially an incumbent, who most viewed favorably. It was a positive campaign on issues. Kudos to Alicia!

    • Sean Roche
      Sean Roche on November 6, 2019 at 9:40 am

      Lucia,

      No doubt. Alicia is the bomb.

      But, see Downs, A., Auchincloss, J., Schwartz, G.