Carl Sciortino Wins!!!

[boywonder.livejournal.com]

From the Somerville News:

Trane concedes, Sciortino wins on stickers

By George P. Hassett

Carl Sciortino's name was not on the ballot yet he still managed to hold onto his state rep. seat today, defeating challenger Bob Trane on a sticker campaign.

A few minutes ago at the Sons of Italy in Medford, Trane conceded the race and told cheering supporters, "We went up against a machine and fought the good fight."

   

Early unofficial returns point to a Sciortino victory. With seven precincts reporting, he led Trane 1,780 votes to 1,472, according to unofficial results.

Comments

Great news, but

[agnosticoracle.livejournal.com]

This is great news (I worked on Carl's campaign so I'm bias, perhaps you should sue me). But there is something odd here.

Carl Sciortino lives in Medford. Bob Trane lives in Somerville. Based upon names and addresses which would you assume would be holding their election night party at the "Sons of Italy in Medford."

Re: Great news, but

[pierceheart.livejournal.com]

Sons of Italy in Medford is on the line - it's right across from Trum Field.

Re: Great news, but

[agnosticoracle.livejournal.com]

I know where it is. I walk by it walking my dog all the time. It isn't odd from a practical stand point. I just found it oddly amusing especially given Trane's very Anglo name and Sciortino's very Italian one.