By The Times Staff

Updated November 6: Donald Trump projected winner of  the 2024 Presidential Election

In an election cycle that has been anything but ordinary, the 2024 Presidential Election has come to its conclusion. While the final call on who won the office of President of the United States is not clearly settled yet, at the time of our reporting, the results of other state and local races and issues have more officially been determined.

Democratic Senator in Congress Elizabeth Warren handily defeated Republican challenger John Deaton by a wide margin.

Among the ballot questions voted on in this election, Question 6, the amendment of the Community Preservation Act that would increase the property tax surcharge from 1.5% to 3% for funding affordable housing, open space, and historic preservation – of particular interest for Somerville voters – passed, according to unofficial results provided at the time of this reporting.

Many Somerville voters felt that the Community Preservation Act (CPA) is a vital program for funding initiatives that strengthen neighborhoods and improve quality of life in the city by supporting affordable housing, creating more green spaces, and preserving historic landmarks.

The passage of Question 6 will increase Somerville’s dedicated fund by way of a tax surcharge that will be matched by state funds.

Somerville’s unofficial results are as follows:

 

Electors of President and Vice President 

Ayyadurai and Ellis (Independent) 102

De La Cruz and Garcia (Socialism and Liberation) 605

Harris and Walz (Democratic) 32,047

Oliver and Ter Maat (Libertarian) 167

Stein and Caballero-Roca (Green-Rainbow) 613

Trump and Vance (Republican) 4,435

Write-in 325

Blank 312

 

Senator in Congress

Elizabeth Ann Warren (Democratic) 32,459

John Deaton (Republican) 5,079

Write-in 205

Blank 863

 

Representative in Congress, 7th District

Ayanna S. Pressley (Democratic) 32,981

Write-in 910

Blank   4,715

 

Councilor, Sixth District

Terrence W. Kennedy (Democratic) 31,344

Write-in 517

Blank   6,745

 

Senator in General Court, 2nd Middlesex District

Patricia D. Jehlen (Democratic) 32,335

Write-in 549

Blank 5,722

 

Representative in General Court, 1st District (26th Middlesex District)

Mike Connolly (Democratic) 3,918

Write-in 81

Blank 760

 

Representative in General Court, Middle District (27th Middlesex District)

Erika Uyterhoeven (Democratic) 19,695

Write-in 407

Blank 3,471

 

Representative in General Court, Last District (34th Middlesex District)

Christine P. Barber (Democratic) 8,423

Write-in 162

Blank 1,689

 

Clerk of Courts, Middlesex County

Michael A. Sullivan (Democratic) 31,562

Write-in           455

Blank   6,589

 

Register of Deeds, Middlesex Southern District

Maria C. Curtatone (Democratic) 30,055

William “Billy” Tauro (Independent) 5,458

Write-in 155

Blank   2,938

 

Question 1

This proposed law would specify that the State Auditor has the authority to audit the Legislature.

Yes (Grant Authority) 27,424

No (No Change to Current Law) 8,530

Blank   2,652

 

Question 2

This proposed law would eliminate the MCAS testing requirement for high school graduation, instead requiring completion of district-certified coursework.

Yes (Eliminate MCAS Requirement) 23,618

No (Retain MCAS Requirement) 13,682

Blank 1,306

 

Question 3

This law would allow transportation network drivers to unionize and collectively bargain with companies regarding wages, benefits, and work conditions.

Yes (Allow Unionizing) 27,864

No (No Change to Current Law) 8,940

Blank   1,802

 

Question 4

This proposed law would allow persons over 21 to use certain natural psychedelics under licensed supervision and to grow and possess limited quantities.

Yes (Allow Regulated Use) 24,464

No (No Change to Current Law) 12,701

Blank 1,441

 

Question 5

This law would incrementally raise the minimum wage for tipped workers to the full state minimum wage over five years and allow tip pooling.

Yes (Incremental Increase)      21,914

No (No Change to Current Law)         15,247

Blank   1,445

 

Question 6

This amendment increases the property tax surcharge from 1.5% to 3% for funding affordable housing, open space, and historic preservation.

Yes (Increase Surcharge)         25,282

No (Retain Current Surcharge)            11,175

Blank   2,148

 

To see how each Ward voted, go to: http://www.thesomervilletimes.com/downloads/election totals11052024.pdf.

These results do not reflect the winners nationally or statewide.