Following a very close election, Democrat Lisa Field declared victory over Republican Larry Quintal in the 3rd Bristol District, representing Taunton and Easton. Quintal, the incumbent city councilor, is requesting a recount as he trails Field by only 21 votes. Field won by a significant margin in Easton but lost in Taunton. As ballots are still being counted, Quintal's camp noted that at least 83 mail-in ballots may alter the outcome. Certification of the results is expected no later than 15 days after the election.
"Thank you to every single person who poured their time, energy, and heart into this campaign, this victory belongs to all of us," Field wrote.
A spokesperson for Quintal confirmed the campaign is advocating for a recount. The state Republican Party said on X that there are 'at least' 83 mail-in Quintal ballots 'left to be counted' to overcome Quintal's 21-vote deficit.
The results will be certified no less than 15 days after the election, according to a spokesperson with the Office of Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Field won in Easton with 74 votes over Quintal, while Quintal won in Taunton with 53 more votes, according to results from the town clerks.
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