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Somerville Election: How 2021 Turnout Compares With Past Years

Tuesday night, more than 30 percent of registered voters turned out to cast votes for mayor, city council, and some school committees.

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Katjana Ballantyne​, city councilor for Ward 7,​ won the mayoral race over her colleague Will Mbah, councilor-at-large. Ballantyne won by 3,271 votes.
Katjana Ballantyne​, city councilor for Ward 7,​ won the mayoral race over her colleague Will Mbah, councilor-at-large. Ballantyne won by 3,271 votes. (Jenna Fisher/Patch)

SOMERVILLE, MA — Tuesday night, more than 30 percent of registered voters in Somerville turned out to cast votes for mayor, city council, and some school committees.

Katjana Ballantyne, city councilor for Ward 7, won the mayoral race over her colleague Will Mbah, councilor-at-large. Ballantyne won by 3,271 votes.

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So, how did voter turnout in this municipal election compare to past years in Somerville?

2021

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  • Registered voters: 59,328
  • Ballots cast: 18,167
  • Percentage: 30.62

2019

  • Registered voters: 54,351
  • Ballots cast: 13,767
  • Percentage: 25.32

2017

  • Registered voters: 51,378
  • Ballots cast: 16,267
  • Percentage: 31.66

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