Election results... by the numbers

As a loudmouth freshman city councilor, people called Republican Ken Cockayne “Mad Dog” and he loved it. Now they’re going to call a quieter, steadier Cockayne mayor. Cockayne defeated Democrat Chris Wilson Tuesday after a low-key race to claim the city’s top job for the next two years. Based on unofficial results, Cockayne won by a 52-48 margin in an election that drew more than 33 percent of registered voters to the polls, the most for a municipal race since 2007. “Bristol’s in good hands,” said outgoing Democratic Mayor Art Ward, who opted to step down after three terms. Click here for mayoral race story/ Term limits approved.
These are still unofficial results and don't include about 20 votes cast at City Hall Tuesday. But they're pretty close to what will be the final numbers.
Mayor Cockayne - 5,635 Wilson - 5,239
Treasurer Barnes - 6,139 Stafford - 4,353
Council District 1 Brown - 2,304 Carlson - 2,170 Jeffries - 1,775 Hick - 1,757
Council District 2 Martin - 2,337 Miecznikowski - 2,221 Vojtek - 1,273 Marko - 1,023 Kramer - 325
Council District 3 Zoppo-Sassu - 1,630 Fortier - 1,555 Czenczelewski - 1,354 Albert - 1,335
Board of Assessment Appeals Winners were Alford, Raymond, Salvatore

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