Patrick wins city easily, local turnout higher than expected

Deval Patrick easily outpaced his opponents in the race for governor at Somerville polls today, according to a source close to City Hall. Across the city but especially in wards 3, 6 and 7, Patrick defeated his rivals Thomas Reilly and Christopher Gabrieli by significant margins, said the source. In Ward 6 Precinct 2, Patrick received 500 votes to 151 for Gabrieli and 100 for Reilly.

Patrick’s advantage in Somerville was compounded by a particularly high voter turnout in the city. According to the source, 27% of registered Somerville voters cast their ballots today, higher than the expected 20% turnout for the rest of the state.