Rep. Turco, Senator Edwards Re-Elected

By Adam Swift

There was not a lot of drama at the polls in Winthrop for Tuesday’s state election.

The 6,663 Winthrop voters who cast ballots largely followed state-wide trends, coming out heavily in favor of the Democratic candidates. 

Maura Healey and running mate Kim Driscoll topped Republican challengers Geoff Diehl and Leah Cole Allen by a margin of 4,049 to 2,461.

The race for Attorney General was slightly closer, but Democrat Andrea Campbell still outpaced Republican candidate Jay McMahon, 3,943 to 2,553.

Incumbent Democrats, Secretary of State William Galvin and Treasurer Deb Goldberg, easily won their bids for reelection.

In an open race for State Auditor, Democrat Diana DiZoglio defeated Republican Anthony Amore 3,295 to 2,611.

Incumbent Congresswoman Katherine Clark was returned to office with the backing of Winthrop voters.

Democratic Governor’s Councilor Terrence Kennedy and State Senator Lydia Edwards were both unopposed on the ballot, as was State Representative Jeff Turco.

“I want to thank the people of Winthrop and Revere for once again giving me the honor of representing them in the Massachusetts House,” said Rep. Turco. â€œIt is an honor of a lifetime.  I want to thank my wife, Melissa and my children, for their love, support and sacrifices that they give me every day as I work to advocate for and represent the people of the 19th Suffolk District.”

“I am honored to continue to serve,” said Sen. Edwards. “I can’t wait to start my first full term and will be making rounds to listen and learn before filing legislation next year. We have major projects and infrastructure to tackle, including the Sumner Tunnel, Suffolk Downs, and a connector haul road that impacts the region. I look forward to bringing us together to get a lot done.”

Democratic incumbents in Suffolk County, District Attorney Kevin Hayden and Sheriff Steven Tompkins, also faced no challengers and were returned to office.

The two closest contests in Winthrop were for two controversial ballot questions.

Winthrop voters narrowly voted down Question 1, the so-called millionaires tax which would earmark money for education and infrastructure. Voters cast 3,251 no votes compared to 3,152 yes votes.

Question 4, which would do away with citizenship requirements for driver’s licenses, was likewise narrowly defeated by Winthrop voters, with 3,249 no votes to 3,126 yes votes.