In past election years in Fall River, the day to declare one’s intent to run for municipal office is usually a flurry of activity, with candidates making their way to the Office of Elections in Government Center in early morning to retrieve official nomination papers.

 

That day was Monday, April 7, and as of then, only one mayoral candidate had filed a statement of candidacy and requested nomination papers, joined by newcomers and incumbents vying for seats on the Fall River School Committee or the City Council. 

 

The upcoming municipal election to determine these races will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

 

Incumbent Mayor Paul Coogan has put in a bid for his fourth term, but has yet to officially launch a campaign.

 

According to a search of the Office of Campaign and Political Finance records, Coogan has $49,675.67 in the bank as of April 1.

 

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