Ruais could be first Manchester mayor to run unopposed since 1863

Ruais could be first Manchester mayor to run unopposed since 1863

Not since the Civil War has the city of Manchester held an election with the sitting mayor running unopposed, but it could happen again.

Ruais, Cavanaugh among 41 running for major offices in 2025 Manchester municipal election (copy)

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais filed papers seeking a second term Tuesday, one of 41 candidates running for office thus far in the 2025 municipal election.

Mayor Ruais officially files for re-election - Manchester Ink Link

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais officially filed his candidacy for a second term on Tuesday, making him the first candidate to file to run for Mayor in this fall’s upcoming municipal election.