Lisa Field Wins Special Election for Open Taunton Seat

Democrat declares victory in tight Taunton special election, but opponent wants a recount

Republican Larry Quintal is calling for a recount after Democrat Lisa Field appears to be ahead of him by just 21 votes.

Taunton holds off Bishop Feehan, keeps title defense dreams alive

DARTMOUTH — Down by a run in the sixth inning in a state semifinal. A dynastic run hanging in the balance, too. Pressure? Yes, but it brought out the best in Taunton. The top-seeded Tigers made it back to the Division 1 state final in dramatic fashion Wednesday by overcoming a one-run deficit late to top No. 5 Bishop Feehan, 2-1, at UMass-Dartmouth. Taunton (24-0), which is riding a 55-game winning streak, is now just one win away from a fifth c…

Lisa Field wins special election for open Taunton seat

Democrat claims victory in tight Taunton-area special election — but a potential recount looms

Field and Quintal are contending for a seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Carol Doherty earlier this year, to represent parts of Taunton and Easton.

Field declares victory in State House special election

TAUNTON, Mass. (WLNE)– Democratic candidate and union organizer Lisa Field declared victory in the Tuesday special election to replace former Massachusetts state representative Carol Doherty in the 3rd Bristol District of the House of Representatives. At the end of counting, Field led Republican candidate and Taunton city councilor Larry Quintal by 21 votes. The 3rd Bristol District includes both Taunton and Easton. According to the Taunton Gaze…

Democrat Claims Win in Mass. House Special Election Race –

Field claims victory, Quintal seeking recount in House special election Quintal: “We have to make sure every vote is counted” Ms. Sam Drysdale State House News Service – Boston [Element5 Read More...