Despite notching a fourth straight victory at the polls, a review of Mayor Paul Coogan’s election wins reveal a marked decline in voter support from when he was first elected.
In fact, his voter support has been cut almost in half since his first win.
On Tuesday, Coogan earned a narrow victory against challenger Gabriel “Boomer” Amaral, winning 5,841 to 5,616 — a margin of just 225 votes, according to unofficial results from the city Elections Department.
Amaral has indicated he will ask for a recount of votes. Recount requests must be submitted by Nov. 14 at 5 p.m.
Read more from Dan Medeiros at heraldnews.com.


