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April 9, 2018 By Carole

This weekend was all about the election, as I’m sure you know. I have a few more photos to share with you. And a few thoughts as well.

Back in January, when I first decided to run, I was told if I worked hard I would win. So I worked hard. I assembled a team of supporters. I acquired the list of registered voters as well as the list of voters who actually participated in the last two local elections. I used those lists to identify not only likely voters but also people I knew personally and people connected with my family. I worked with a fabulous local graphics designer and printing company for all of my PR materials.  I met with stake holders in our community and talked to them about my platform and got their support. I went door-to-door in town, I mailed out rack cards, and I attended fundraisers and functions. My supporters and I held signs in the center of our town on Friday evenings, Saturday mornings and, in the week leading up to the election, every night. We did this in some pretty crappy conditions, wind and snow and rain, but we did it because I think people pay attention to it and appreciate it. I used social media to reach out to people and engage with them. I ran a positive campaign, stayed on message, and promoted my ideas for improvements for our town.

On Saturday all of that hard work paid off when I received 1127 votes and my opponent received 611. That’s actually a pretty big turn out for a local election, by the way.

I will say, I was completely prepared to lose and didn’t dare let myself think I would win. The last 15 minutes before the polls closed and then the 15 minutes or so while we waited for the results while the votes were tallied were brutal. And the moment when the Town Clerk read my name was surreal and joyful. I was interviewed almost immediately for our local radio station and then for our town cable station. And I think I said good things, thanking the voters for their support, thanking my team for the hard work they did, and thanking my opponent for running a good, positive campaign. Honestly, though, it’s all a blur and I’ll have to go back and listen and watch to be sure I said all of those things.

In the moments that followed the announcement we took some photos, I texted my close friends, I made sure Dale called his dad, and I shared the news with all of you because I didn’t want you to have to wait until today. And then we celebrated at our local Mexican restaurant. And it was wonderful.

I’ll be sworn in later today and my first meeting as a selectman is tonight. I’m excited for the opportunity and ready to do the real work on behalf of the people who live in my town.

Thank you to all of you for the well wishes and support along this journey! And let’s hope that now I can get back doing some knitting!

 

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Comments

  1. kayT says

    April 9, 2018 at 7:55 am

    Congratulations. I hope you can find time to knit! Maybe you will be the first Selectperson to knit in meetings.

  2. Geri says

    April 9, 2018 at 8:13 am

    Congratulations Carole! Your town is lucky to have you!

  3. Vera says

    April 9, 2018 at 8:40 am

    YAY!!! Congratulations! Well Done! Indeed, your town is lucky to have you.

  4. Patty says

    April 9, 2018 at 8:52 am

    I’m so happy for you and your town. Think about how proud your Mom would be. 🙂

  5. Bonny says

    April 9, 2018 at 9:14 am

    Congratulations! I so hope your town selectmen are more effective than our town council members, but I’m betting you will make it so!

  6. margene says

    April 9, 2018 at 9:27 am

    Honestly, Carole. I think you are a born politician. A REAL politician, the type that cares about real issues, real answers, and real people! You are the perfect person for the job of doing what is right for your town. It is right and wonderful that you were elected. You are a treasure and your town knows that too!

  7. Jo-Ann Coles says

    April 9, 2018 at 10:01 am

    I’m so very proud of the effort you put into this race – you are indeed the best person for the job, and the results reflected that! I’m so glad that I was able to help. East Bridgewater is indeed lucky to have you!!

  8. AsKatKnits says

    April 9, 2018 at 10:20 am

    Go you! I am insanely proud of you and your efforts! XOXO

  9. Vicki says

    April 9, 2018 at 10:21 am

    Congratulations, again!! It must be the most wonderful feeling, and I know you’ll do a great job!

  10. Sandy says

    April 9, 2018 at 10:30 am

    Congratulations!!! Couldn’t be happier for you & we know you’ll do an awesome job!

  11. Tere says

    April 9, 2018 at 10:31 am

    Congrats on your well deserved WIN!!!

  12. Marcy says

    April 9, 2018 at 10:33 am

    Congratulations! So excited for you and your community. I hope you enjoy the experience.

  13. sharon says

    April 9, 2018 at 12:29 pm

    Congrats – wished you lived in my town, I don’t think I have ever seen anyone running for Selectman in my town give it half as much as you have. I know they are lucky to have you.

  14. Jo says

    April 9, 2018 at 12:34 pm

    What a whirlwind. But, if anyone can stand up,to it, it would definitely be you.

  15. Jeannie Gray says

    April 9, 2018 at 12:40 pm

    Hearing your name read out must just be THE best feeling! Congratulations! I’m sure you’ll serve your town well and hope you can knit during the meetings. 🙂

  16. gale (she shoots sheep shots) says

    April 9, 2018 at 1:04 pm

    Congratulations! That is just so wonderful–so proud to call you my friend. It’s one thing to yap about the state of affairs and quite another to jump in and do what you are doing. Obviously your town is smart enough to know a good leader when they see one!

  17. Kym says

    April 9, 2018 at 2:44 pm

    You CRUSHED it!!!! I am just over the moon about your victory. You will do such a GREAT job as Select(wo)man for your community. I cannot imagine a more committed, positive, hard-working representative than you. You. Are. AWESOME!!!!
    XOXOXO

  18. christi in ma says

    April 9, 2018 at 4:59 pm

    congratulations Carole!!!!

  19. Becky says

    April 9, 2018 at 5:04 pm

    What to say, Carole, that has not already been said. YOU ROCK! As a committed feminist, I am so proud to know you! I know you will do a fantastic job for everybody because you are an empathetic and kind person with lots of smarts and dedication. I hope that we get to follow at least part of your journey here on the blog, with a few hand knits, flowers, and pictures thrown in for good measure.

  20. Suzanne says

    April 9, 2018 at 5:31 pm

    Congratulations! You will do a great job!

  21. Mary says

    April 9, 2018 at 5:33 pm

    Thank you for sharing all the details – it is especially nice to know that working hard and playing fair CAN work. I’m glad you had a little time to celebrate before buckling down to work – like whoa! today!! again, congratulations! your town couldn’t have elected a better Selectman!

  22. Jane says

    April 9, 2018 at 8:22 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS!! The hard work and positive campaigning paid off for you and your community. They are lucky to have you as a selectman and a citizen.

  23. debshepknits says

    April 10, 2018 at 8:56 am

    Congratulations, Carole! I know you will be an asset to your community!

  24. Lydia S says

    April 28, 2018 at 6:18 am

    I’m a bit behind in my readings, but yea you! Can’t wait to see where you go on this adventure.

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