Zac Blanchard
Union organizer Jermaine Jones has pulled ahead of incumbent City Councilman Robert Stokes in the 12th District, while political newcomer Zac Blanchard is staging a robust challenge to Eric T. Costello, darling of developers and downtown businessmen.
With all 23 precincts reporting in the 12th District, which was expanded this year to include Harbor East and environs, Jones is leading Stokes 52% to 48%.
In the 11th District, Marine veteran Blanchard – running a grassroots, publicly financed campaign – has surprised observers by closing the gap with Eric Costello.
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