Friday, October 25, 2019

And in Worcester news

The Election Commission has confirmed her position, so Donna Colorio rejoins the School Committee for November and December.


Also, posted next to the specimen ballots at each polling place on Election Day will be the following notice:
DECEASED CANDIDATE NOTICE
Please be advised the following candidate is deceased
BRIAN A. O'CONNELL
54 PROVIDENCE STREET
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Please note the name of the deceased candidate is on the ballot and cannot be removed. Any votes cast for the candidate will be considered a tribute vote. The candidate cannot be elected.
Any voter who has already cast an absentee ballot may request a new one by making a written request to the Worcester Election Commission.
If you have any questions please contact the Worcester Election Office at 508-799-1134 or elections@worcesterma.gov. 
So if you already sent in your absentee ballot, you can re-vote, knowing that Brian will not be able to serve. 

UPDATE: here's the article; do note that it isn't a law but the city charter that sets up this succession.

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