Bases of Support
Observers say tomorrow's election will pivot on whether candidates are able to mobilize their core constituencies.
Councillor Katherine Triantafillou and challenger Jonathan D. Spampinato will compete for the city's gay and lesbian vote. Vice-Mayor Sheila T. Russell draws large support from senior citizens, and Councillor Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. banks on votes from East Cambridge residents.
Tenants and supporters of subsidies for affordable housing will smile upon the CCA slate, especially outspoken activist Lester P. Lee, Jr, while former opponents of rent control will back the Alliance candidates.
Councillor Anthony D. Galluccio and challengers Craig A. Kelley, McSweeney and Spampinato hope to appeal to younger voters, and the minority community may band together to support Marty Connor, Lee, Ralph A. Lopez, Barbara J. Pilgrim and Reeves.
Folls will be open tomorrow from 7 a.m. through 8 p.m