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Worcester Mayor Petty Wins Eighth Term Amid Council Shakeup

11/5/2025

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Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty secured reelection for an eighth term, receiving 13,753 votes (54.68%).
Councilor Khrystian King received 8,489 votes as the closest challenger.
Districts 2 and 5 incumbents lost seats, and Tony Economou, former District 1 Councilor, reclaimed his seat.
The School Committee retained incumbents Maureen Binienda and Susan Mailman in at-large seats.
Several other committee races were uncontested, and results remain unofficial until clerk certification.

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Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty secured reelection for an eighth term, receiving 13,753 votes (54.68%).
Councilor Khrystian King received 8,489 votes as the closest challenger.
Districts 2 and 5 incumbents lost seats, and Tony Economou, former District 1 Councilor, reclaimed his seat.
The School Committee retained incumbents Maureen Binienda and Susan Mailman in at-large seats.
Several other committee races were uncontested, and results remain unofficial until clerk certification.