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Medford preliminary election knocks out Buldini, Schiapelli, and McDonald
Medford City Council candidates outside Temple Shalom on Winthrop Street during the preliminary election Tuesday, Sept. 16. They are, from left, Patrick Clerkin, Rick Caraviello, George Scarpelli, and Paul Donato Jr. GOTTA KNOW MEDFORD STAFF PHOTO/NELL ESCOBAR COAKLEY
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Medford preliminary election knocks out Buldini, Schiapelli, and McDonald

The unofficial results from the Sept. 16 Preliminary Election are in.

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by Nell Escobar Coakley | Staff Writer
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Unofficial results from Medford City Hall this evening are projecting that Page Buldini, Trish Schiapelli, and Milva McDonald have failed in their bid for a seat on the City Council in today’s preliminary race.

City officials are projecting voter turnout at 19.26%.

Check back for more results.

Candidates                  Votes

George Scarpelli         4,010

Rick Caraviello             3,698

Melanie Tringali          3,578

Justin Tseng                3,550

Anna Callahan            3,538

Emily Lazzaro              3,455

Matt Leming               3,445

Paul Donato Jr.            3,437

Isaac “Zac” Bears        3,429

Liz Mullane                  2,988

Nicholas Giurleo         2,979

Miranda Briseno         2,963

Patrick Clerkin             2,330

Nate Merritt                2,206

Page Buldini                2,108

Trish Schiapelli            2,013

Milva McDonald          1,507

* NOTE: Bolded names denote incumbents.

Temple Shalom wardens said it was a busy day, from the time the polls opened at 7 a.m. and throughout the day, for the preliminary City Council election. GOTTA KNOW MEDFORD STAFF PHOTO/NELL ESCOBAR COAKLEY
Medford City Council candidate Nate Merritt, left, and City Council candidate Melanie Tringali’s husband, James Murdock, in front of Temple Shalom on Sept. 16, preliminary election day. GOTTA KNOW MEDFORD STAFF PHOTO/NELL ESCOBAR COAKLEY
It’s preliminary election day in Medford Tuesday, Sept. 16. The election will eliminate three of the 17 City Council candidates for the Nov. 4 election. GOTTA KNOW MEDFORD STAFF PHOTO/NELL ESCOBAR COAKLEY
Temple Shalom might look empty, but election officials said it was a steady stream of voters all day long on Sept. 16. GOTTA KNOW MEDFORD STAFF PHOTO/NELL ESCOBAR COAKLEY
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by Nell Escobar Coakley | Staff Writer
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