1987 Boston City Council election

none September 2023 1987 Boston City Council election Boston Presidential 1985 Boston City Council election 1985 November 3, 1987 1989 Boston City Council election 1989 Boston Boston City Council elections were held on November 3, 1987. Eleven seats (seven district representatives and four at-large members) were contested in the general election, as the incumbents in districts 3 and 6 were unopposed. Seven seats (the four at-large members, and districts 1, 8, and 9) had also been contested in the preliminary election held on September 22, 1987. At-large Councillors Dapper O'Neil, Christopher A. Iannella, and Michael J. McCormack were re-elected. Councillor Joseph M. Tierney did not seek re-election, as he ran for Mayor of Boston; he was defeated by incumbent Raymond Flynn in the general election. Council newcomer Rosaria Salerno won election to an at-large seat. CandidatesWhat To Look For At Polls Today https://www.proquest.com/docview/294308760 September 22, 1987 The Boston Globe February 23, 2018 limited pqarchiver.comPreliminary electionElection '87 Salernio, Incumbents Win At-Large Council Slots https://www.proquest.com/docview/294423704 September 23, 1987 The Boston Globe February 23, 2018 limited pqarchiver.comThe Boston Vote https://www.proquest.com/docview/294340059 September 23, 1987 The Boston Globe February 23, 2018 limited pqarchiver.com General electionThe Boston Vote https://www.proquest.com/docview/294472764 November 4, 1987 The Boston Globe February 23, 2018 limited pqarchiver.com Votes%Votes% Dapper O'Neil (incumbent) 29,052 16.3 47,817 17.0 Christopher A. Iannella (incumbent) 23,906 13.4 45,472 16.1 Rosaria Salerno 19,346 10.8 39,089 13.9 Michael J. McCormack (incumbent) 16,793 9.4 36,326 12.9 Joseph W. Casper 15,694 8.8 32,548 11.5 Frederick C. Langone 19,521 10.9 30,447 10.8 Michael W. Kane 13,678 10.8 27,573 9.8 Stephen J. Murphy 13,309 7.4 22,744 8.1 Kevin A. McCluskey 11,431 6.4   Althea Garrison 6,669 3.7   Edward T. Kelley 5,123 2.9   David J. McKay 4,198 2.3   District 1 Councillor Robert Travaglini was re-elected. CandidatesPreliminary electionElection '87 McLAughlin Loses In Allston-Brighton City Council Race https://www.proquest.com/docview/294332778 September 23, 1987 The Boston Globe February 23, 2018 limited pqarchiver.comCharlestown Records a 36% Voter Turnout In Tuesday's Primary Election https://www.docdroid.net/FqobXFw/09-24-1987-nxpowerlite-copy.pdf#page=5 Charlestown Patriot and Somerville Chronicle September 24, 1987 30 4 5 February 23, 2018 docdroid.netGeneral electionVotes%Votes% Robert Travaglini (incumbent) 5,680 54.5 7,977 61.6 Maria DiLibero 3,115 29.9 4,976 38.4 Anthony Picarello 1,629 15.6   District 2 Councillor James M. Kelly was re-elected. CandidatesGeneral electionVotes% James M. Kelly (incumbent) 10,413 86.7 Ali J. Fiumedoro 1,602 13.3 District 3 Councillor James E. Byrne ran unopposed and was re-elected. District 4 Councillor Charles Yancey was re-elected. CandidatesGeneral electionVotes% Charles Yancey (incumbent) 4,828 80.1 Arthur Williams 1,196 19.9 District 5 Councillor Thomas Menino was re-elected. CandidatesGeneral electionVotes% Thomas Menino (incumbent) 10,437 87.0 Gerald Bagley 1,556 13.0 District 6 Councillor Maura Hennigan ran unopposed and was re-elected. District 7 Councillor Bruce Bolling was re-elected. CandidatesGeneral electionVotes% Bruce Bolling (incumbent) 4,264 70.3 Roy A. Owens 1,803 29.7 District 8 Councillor David Scondras was re-elected. CandidatesPreliminary electionGeneral electionVotes%Votes% David Scondras (incumbent) 2,158 69.9 3,386 63.6 Glenn Fiscus 537 17.4 1,942 36.4 Jack E. Molesworth 393 12.7   District 9 Councillor Brian J. McLaughlin was re-elected, with his narrow victory confirmed by a recount. CandidatesPreliminary electionGeneral electionRecountRECOUNT CONFIRMS MCLAUGHLIN VICTORY https://www.proquest.com/docview/294349913 November 21, 1987 The Boston Globe February 27, 2018 limited pqarchiver.comVotes%Votes%Votes% Brian J. McLaughlin (incumbent) 2,090 36.0 4,627 50.7 4,722 50.8 Richard M. Izzo 2,097 36.1 4,506 49.3 4,575 49.2 Paul F. Creighton 1,265 4.4   Brian J. Rielly 255 1.8   Aramis Camps 102 102 5809 1 yes   See also List of members of the Boston City Council 1987 Boston mayoral election References 30em Further reading BOSTON'S ELECTIONS https://www.proquest.com/docview/294446319 October 27, 1987 The Boston Globe February 23, 2018 limited pqarchiver.com Charlestown Patriot and Somerville Chronicle https://www.docdroid.net/LpNJkxq/10-29-1987-nxpowerlite-copy.pdf October 28, 1987 30 9 February 23, 2018 docdroid.net Charlestown Patriot and Somerville Chronicle https://www.docdroid.net/FqobXFw/09-24-1987-nxpowerlite-copy.pdf September 24, 1987 30 4 February 23, 2018 docdroid.net Charlestown Patriot and Somerville Chronicle https://www.docdroid.net/xhJFt4I/09-17-1987-nxpowerlite-copy.pdf September 17, 1987 30 3 February 23, 2018 docdroid.net City Council election Category:Boston City Council elections Boston City Council election Boston City Council