Massachusetts mayors retain offices, Providence Ward 2 primary goes to Davidson

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Massachusetts incumbents retained their offices in local elections Tuesday, as the Fall River, Attleboro, Taunton and Boston mayors secured new terms.

Democratic Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan won a third term at Government Center defeating Republican challenger Gabriel Amaral.

Taunton’s Republican Mayor Shauna O’Connell fended off a challenge from City Councilwoman Estele Borges.

Attleboro and Boston mayors Cathleen Desimone and Michelle Wu ran unopposed in their re-election bids.

In a special primary election in Providence, Jill Davidson won the Democratic nod for the open Ward 2 city council seat.

She will face Republican Axel Brito on December 2 to fill the seat vacated by Helen Anthony, who stepped down in September citing prioritizing her health.