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.