Toschi ahead for St. Helens mayor; Stephenson, Evans lead in councilor races

Steve Toschi is leading the race for St. Helens mayor according to early election results. As of Thursday, Nov. 12, Toschi was ahead in St. Helens’ mayoral race with 62.6% of the vote. His opponent, incumbent St. Helens Mayor Jennifer Massey, had 35.3% of the vote. Reached after initial results were released Nov. 3, Toschi said he spent the evening at a watch party with those who supported his campaign, and he is “elated” to see the results. “I’m very buoyant in my enthusiasm of what we can accomplish as a city,” Toschi said. He said he didn’t want to call the race prematurely but that he appreciates those who voted for him. “I want to thank the voters of the city of St. Helens for the opportunity to serve as your mayor,” he said. “It’s a big responsibility and one that I take seriously.” Moving forward, he plans to advocate for slow growth that preserves St.

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