Worcester 2023 Election Guide: Where To Vote, Candidate Profiles

Here's everything you need to know about Worcester's 2023 election featuring races for mayor, city council, school committee and senate.

Guillermo Creamer Back For 2023 Worcester Election To Become Mayor

Guillermo Creamer has made a splash in local politics since returning to his hometown in 2020. Here's why he's running for mayor in 2023.

Khrystian King Runs For Worcester Mayor In 2023 For 'Change'

After four terms as an at-large councilor, Khrystian King, the son of Bermudian immigrants, says Worcester needs change at the top.

Worcester 2023 Council District 4 Candidate Luis Ojeda: 10 Questions

Luis Ojeda is running for the open seat long held by District 4 Councilor Sarai Rivera.

Worcester 2023 Council Candidate Maydee Morales: 10 Questions

Hear from Maydee Morales about why she's running for an at-large council seat in 2023.

Worcester 2023 Council Candidate Domenica Perrone: 10 Questions

Hear from Domenica Perrone about why she's running for an at-large council seat in 2023.

Worcester 2023 Council Candidate Dave Peterson: 10 Questions

Hear from Dave Peterson about why he's running for the District 1 seat in 2023.

Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty Jr. Seeks 7th Term In 2023

The incumbent Worcester mayor is running in 2023 facing four challengers, the most since Joseph Petty first won the seat in 2011.

Worcester 2023 Council Candidate Jose Rivera: 10 Questions

Hear from Jose Rivera about why he's running for the District 5 council seat in 2023.

In 2023, Nelly Medina Seeks New District E Schools Seat: Q&A

Here's why Nelly Medina is running in 2023 for a newly created seat on the Worcester School Committee.

Worcester 2023 Council Candidate Thu Nguyen: 10 Questions

Hear from Thu Nguyen about why they're running for a second at-large council term in 2023.

Maureen Binienda Seeks Return To Worcester Schools In 2023 Election

Form superintendent Maureen Binienda — the interim Easthampton superintendent — is in a crowded race for an at-large school committee seat.

2023 Worcester & Hampshire Election: Jonathan Zlotnik Profile

Democrat Jonathan Zlotnik and Republican Peter Durant are running in a special election in 2023 for Anne Gobi's former senate seat.

Worcester Schools Candidate Kathi Roy Questioned Over Trump Rally

District E candidate Kathi Roy's Venmo payments for buses surrounding "Stop the Steal" rallies are being circulated in a new ad.

Early Voting Week In Worcester Comes Before Nov. 7 Election

Get a jump start on your civic duty starting Saturday with seven days of early voting in Worcester.

Worcester 2023 Council Candidate Feanna Jattan-Singh: 10 Questions

Here's what District 3 candidate Feanna Jattan-Singh thinks about some key Worcester issues ahead of the Nov. 7 election.

Worcester 2023 Council Candidate Etel Haxhiaj: 10 Questions

Etel Haxhiaj is running for a second term in 2023 in a race that has been malicious at times.

Worcester 2023 City Council Incumbent George Russell: 10 Questions

District 3 Councilor George Russell is vying for his seventh term in 2023 representing Worcester's southeast side.

Sen. Fattman, Worcester Register Of Probate Fattman Settle With AG

State Sen. Ryan Fattman and Worcester Register Of Probate Stephanie Fattman were investigated over illegal campaign contributions in 2020.

Progress Worcester Super PAC: Donor List Public In State Filing

The new PAC raised almost all of its money from 10 donors located across the state over a few weeks in September and October.

In 2023, Jermoh Kamara Seeks New District C Schools Seat: Q&A

Here's why Jermoh Kamara is running in 2023 to keep her seat on the Worcester School Committee with a new district system in place.

Worcester Clerk Featured On Campaign Flier 'Not An Endorsement'

A new campaign mailer from At-Large Councilor Thu Nguyen features a photo of Clerk Niko Vangjeli, prompting a clarification.

New Worcester Super PAC Enters 2023 Election With Ads, Endorsements

With backing from the chamber of commerce, the Progress Worcester PAC has nearly $50,000 to spend three weeks before Election Day.

Worcester Crisis Pregnancy Center Law: Council Votes No Indirectly

After more than a year of deliberations, Worcester councilors voted to end debate about regulating anti-abortion centers on Tuesday.

Worcester Council Votes To Support Israel Hostages With Some Dissent

Worcester Councilor Moe Bergman's resolution condemned the taking of hostages in Israel, but steered away from atrocities in Gaza.

2023 Worcester School Committee Race: Sue Coghlin Mailman Q&A

Sue Coghlin Mailman is running for her second term for an at-large seat created under a new district system for the school committee.

First Worcester Mayoral Debate: Coleman, Colorio, Creamer, King, Petty

The GBH debate will host a debate between the biggest field of Worcester mayoral candidates in almost two decades.

2023 Worcester School Committee Race: Tracy Novick Q&A

Incumbent Tracy Novick is running for a new term amid a changed electoral landscape for Worcester School Committee candidates.

Worcester Ballpark Commission Safe After Council Votes No On Change

City Manager Eric Batista had proposed deleting the city commission overseeing Polar Park activities.

MA Senate Special Election: Results In Worcester, Hampshire District

A special election Tuesday in a portion of Worcester was mainly a GOP contest. Anne Gobi vacated the seat to become rural affairs director.

Laura Clancey Returns In 2023 In Bid For New Worcester Schools Seat

Laura Clancey is running for a third term in a race against two school committee colleagues, and the former superintendent.

Worcester Council, Mayoral Campaigns Report Post-Preliminary Finances

See where the 2023 Worcester municipal candidates stand as far as fundraising and spending with a month before Election Day.

Worcester 2023 Council Candidate Johanna Hampton-Dance: 10 Questions

Hear from Johanna Hampton-Dance about why she's running for an at-large council seat in 2023.

Worcester Can Regulate Anti-Abortion Centers, New Legal Opinion Says

Worcester asked an outside attorney to opine on a proposed law on crisis pregnancy centers. It disagrees with the city solicitor's guidance.

Worcester Crisis Pregnancy Center Laws On Hold Over Legal Opinion

The Worcester City Council finally voted on regulating anti-abortion centers — but the vote was only another delay.

5 Candidates Will Run For Worcester Mayor In 2023

Tuesday was the deadline for at-large candidates to withdraw from the mayoral race. Five of 11 candidates elected to run.

Former Worcester Police Chief Gets Compensation With Pension Pending

Former chief Steven Sargent retired abruptly on Aug. 31. The Worcester Retirement Board still has to review the request.

Worcester Transportation Chief Takes Seat On WRTA Board

Stephen Rolle will take over for Gary Rosen, a former Worcester councilor and the most reach WRTA board chair.

5 Takeaways From Worcester's 2023 Preliminary Election

From per-vote costs to a good night for moms, here are some snippets from 2023 Worcester municipal preliminary election.

Worcester 2023 Preliminary Election Results: City Council, Schools

Thousands of Worcester voters went to the polls Tuesday to vote to pick the final candidates running for city council and school committee.