Full Breakdown
Worcester's 2025 Municipal Election Results
11/5/2025, 1:58:49 PM
Mayor Joseph Petty Secures Eighth Term
Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty has been re-elected for an eighth term, solidifying his position as the city's longest-serving mayor. According to unofficial results, Petty garnered 13,747 votes, representing 54.68% of the total in a three-candidate mayoral race. His closest competitor, Councilor-at-Large Khrystian King, received 34% of the votes, while real estate agent Owura-Kwaku Sarkodieh obtained 7%. In addition to his mayoral duties, Petty will also serve as a city councilor at-large, having received the highest number of votes in that category as well.
City Council and School Committee Outcomes
The election also saw significant changes in the City Council. Incumbents in District 2 and District 5 were defeated, while former District 1 Councilor Tony Economou reclaimed his seat. The unofficial results indicate that Robert A. Bilotta won in District 2, defeating incumbent Candy Mero-Carlson, and John Fresolo triumphed in District 3 against Robert Pezzella. In District 4, Luis Ojeda secured re-election, and Jose Rivera won in District 5.
In the School Committee elections, incumbents Maureen F. Binienda and Susan M. Mailman were re-elected to the at-large positions, defeating challenger Adwoa A. Sakyi-Lamptey. Other incumbents, including Dianna Biancheria in District C and Kathleen Roy in District E, also maintained their seats.
Voter Turnout and Election Context
Approximately 10% of registered voters in Worcester participated in the election, with 26,092 out of 116,455 casting ballots. The election included contested races for mayor, city councilor-at-large, and various school committee positions. Notably, several school committee districts ran unopposed, reflecting a lack of challengers for incumbents in those areas.
Criticism and Opposition
Despite his victory, King expressed a desire for a leadership style focused on transparency and community engagement, indicating a potential shift in the political landscape. He stated, “Our community has made it clear that they believe in the work I do... This support signals that our city is almost ready for leadership rooted in transparency, compassion, and accountability.”
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
While the unofficial results are widely reported, they remain subject to certification by the election commission. The final tallies may differ slightly from the current figures, and discrepancies in vote counts for some candidates have been noted across various sources.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Thank you, Worcester, from the bottom of my heart, for entrusting me to serve another term as your mayor,” — Joseph Petty, Mayor of Worcester
- “I lost some old friends and gained some new ones on this journey, and I am proud of my accomplishments,” — Nelly Medina, School Committee candidate
The 2025 municipal election in Worcester has resulted in a mix of continuity and change, with Petty's re-election and the shifting dynamics within the City Council and School Committee reflecting the evolving priorities of the city's electorate.
