Lynn Mayor Loses by 27 Votes

[Ian David]

Lynn mayor ousted by Judith Flanagan Kennedy
November 3, 2009 10:12 PM
By Kathy McCabe, Globe Staff

Lynn City Councilor Judith Flanagan Kennedy upset incumbent Mayor Edward J. Clancy Jr. by 27 votes to win the Lynn mayor's race, squeaking by with a vote of 8,043 to 8,016 votes, according to unofficial election results.

Kennedy, a 10-year councilor at large, received 49.94 percent of the vote, while Clancy received 49.78 percent of the vote, according to election results.

Clancy, an eight year incumbent, could not be reached for comment last night. Kennedy, a 10-year councilor-at-large, claimed a cautious victory, saying she expects a recount.

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Kennedy, 47, a lawyer who works part-time as a driver for the MBTA Ride program, is a Republican. She drew strong support from city unions, particularly firefighters who publicly sparred with Clancy. The two publicly sparred over issues of taxes and residency laws. The campaign grew heated in recent weeks, with Kennedy alleging Clancy violated state election laws when he sent a flier to Lynn voters with a copy of her signature attached, indicating she supported raising property taxes. The Essex District Attorney's office yesterday ruled there was no violation.

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