Taunton City Councilor Estele Borges considers running for mayor. What she said

TAUNTON — Taunton City Councilor Estele Borges is considering a campaign for Taunton mayor.

"I've had a lot of people from across the city and throughout the business community encouraging me to run for mayor," Borges told the Gazette in a text message. "At the same time I have become very concerned about some of the challenges facing the city so I'm exploring the idea. More to come."

In a filing with the state's Office of Campaign and Political Finance, Borges also updated the "office sought" entry in her campaign committee's paperwork to indicate she is seeking the position of mayor in Taunton.

According to the city's Election Department, the election for city offices such as mayor and city councilor will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025.



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