In sharp contrast to the national tenor, Bristol voters signaled on Tuesday that they are largely happy with the local government, sending the same five Town Councilors that have served together since 2018 back to work.

Including that year, the group that includes Mary Parella (R), Tony Teixeira (I), Nathan Calouro (I), Aaron Ley (D) and Timothy Sweeney (D) have persevered through five election cycles. 

With all ballots tallied, including early and mail-in, and 52% of eligible voters participating, Sweeney received the most votes, followed by Ley, Teixeira, Calouro, and Parella. Newcomer Joseph Aguiar, a Republican, finished out of the running in 6th.

“I’m truly humbled and grateful for the trust the people of Bristol have placed in me,” said Sweeney. “I look forward to continuing to work with my Council colleagues and the Town administration on the challenges ahead: keeping Bristol affordable, addressing flooding, maintaining our infrastructure, and supporting local businesses.
“Serving Bristol is a privilege I never take for granted, and I’m ready to get back to work.”



The only other contested Bristol race, for regional School Committee, saw Joy Titcomb joining incumbents Jessica Almeida and Adam McGovern to represent Bristol, while Bill O’Dell, a former 20-year veteran of the committee fell short of the votes needed to earn a seat.


“I’m deeply grateful to the voters of Bristol for giving me the opportunity to serve another term,” said McGovern, the current Committee chairman. “Visiting the different polling locations on Election Day is always a highlight. Being so deeply involved in our school system, it’s great to connect with voters and residents I don’t normally cross paths with outside of the school environment."

"I am incredibly grateful to everyone who supported me throughout this campaign and trusted me with their vote," said Titcomb. "Running for the School Committee has been such a meaningful experience, and I've really enjoyed connecting with so many people in our community along the way. I am honored to have the opportunity to serve and look forward to getting started!"

Town Administrator Steven Contente, Town Clerk Melissa Cordeiro, Senators Pamela Lauria, Walter Felag and Linda Ujifusa and Representatives June Speakman and Susan Donovan all cruised to victory unopposed.