Former state Rep. Barry Finegold is Andover's new state senator, and Andover now has two new state representatives.
Andover Republicans Paul Adams and Jim Lyons will move into the House, with Lyons defeating the former Democratic vice chairwoman of the House Ways & Means Committee, Barbara L'Italien. L'Italien, the incumbent, bested Lyons in their hometown of Andover, but Lyons captured the other major communities in their gerrymandered district to capture the 18th Essex.
Adams will represent most of Andover after defeating fellow resident Patrica Commane, the Democratic candidate for the 17th Essex state representative seat.
Finegold squeaked out wins in Andover and Tewksbury and carried a larger margin of victory in Lawrence to defeat Andover residents Jamison Tomasek and Jodi Oberto.
For full coverage, see the Nov. 4 issue of the Townsman, on stands Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 3.
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Unofficial results — Andover only
State senate — Andover only
[Note: Finegold was overall winner]
BARRY R. FINEGOLD 6670 46.89%
JAMISON TOMASEK 6588 46.32%
JODI B. OBERTO 605 4.25%
18th Essex state representative seat — Andover only
[Note: Lyons was overall winner, beating the incumbent L'Italien]
BARBARA A. L'ITALIEN 2465 49.75%
JAMES J. LYONS, JR 2367 47.77
17th Essex state representative seat— Andover only
[Note: Adams was overall winner]
PAUL ADAMS 4954 53.45%
PATRICIA A. COMMANE 3880 41.86%
Statewide ballot questions — Andover only results
QUESTION 1
YES 7884 55.43%
NO 6061 42.61%
QUESTION 2- Andover only results
NO 6819 47.94%
YES 6576 46.23%
QUESTION 3 -Andover only results
NO 7298 51.31%
YES 6746 47.43%
