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Mayor Jasiel Correia fights off challengers to keep post despite being recalled

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5 years ago

March 12, 2019

Ken Paiva

Jasiel Correia has unofficially been re-elected to the sixth floor after Tuesday’s recall election.

Despite being recalled by a vote of 7829 to 4911, Correia won with 4808 votes.

Mayor Correia narrowly beat challenger School Committee member Paul Coogan who had 4567 votes.

Fall River City Councilor Joseph Camara came in at 1971 votes.

Former School Committee member and City Councilor Kyle Riley came in at 1460 votes.

Erica Scott-Pacheco closed out the field at 740 votes.

Unless there are recounts or challenges to the vote, Correia will keep his job but will have to stay in campaign mode as a primary in September is on the horizon.

Video of Correia celebrating and answering our questions:

Live with Mayor Jasiel Correia to discuss his win of the recall election.Results: https://fallriverreporter.com/mayor-jasiel-correia-fights-off-challengers-to-keep-post-despite-being-recalled/

Posted by Fall River Reporter on Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Live interview with runner-up Paul Coogan.

Live with Paul Coogan

Posted by Fall River Reporter on Tuesday, March 12, 2019

The moment Correia supporters found out he won.

The moment Jasiel Correia supporters found out he won the election.More on the election here: https://fallriverreporter.com/mayor-jasiel-correia-fights-off-challengers-to-keep-post-despite-being-recalled/

Posted by Fall River Reporter on Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Former Mayor Will Flanagan gives his thoughts.