Politics & Government

Ten File To Run In 2020 Tewksbury Town Election

Only one race, for a three year term on the School Committee, is contested.

Only one resident put their name forward to challenge an incumbent this year.
Only one resident put their name forward to challenge an incumbent this year. (Patch graphic)

TEWKSBURY, MA — The filing deadline for the annual Tewksbury town election passed Friday, and ten residents filed papers to run for office, according to a list provided by Town Clerk Denise Graffeo. All but one race is uncontested; the exception sees School Committee Chair Keith Sullivan facing challenger Sara Steele. The vacant role of moderator has only one candidate, and Board of Selectmen Chair Jay Kelly will not face a challenge.

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Board of Selectmen (1 Seat)

Jay J. Kelly

School Committee - 3 year term (1 Seat)

Keith M. Sullivan
Sara Steele

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School Committee - 1 year unexpired term (1 Seat)

Scott D. Wilson

Planning Board (1 Seat)

Eric M. Ryder

Board of Library Trustees (2 Seats)

Lorraine H. Carriere
Patrick J. Joyce

Board of Health (1 Seat)

Charles J. Roux

Housing Authority (1 Seat)

Robert Demers

Moderator (1 Seat)

Todd Johnson

Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.

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