Live Election Night Coverage from City Hall

This was a live election night coverage meeting held by the City of New Bedford on November 5, 2025. The meeting focused on the general election results for city council and school committee races, with no mayoral race this cycle due to the mayor's four-year term. Election Commissioner Manny Derto described the election day process, including ballot handling and vote counting. The meeting included discussions about voter turnout, campaign strategies, and the challenges of local government service. Several candidates and incumbents were interviewed, and election results were announced, highlighting winners in contested and uncontested races. While the meeting primarily centered on election outcomes and political commentary, it did not include any procurement, contracting, or budget allocation discussions.