Marcus Coward
RUNNING FOR OFFICE IN 2027
for New Bedford
This memo was sent to the voting city leaders in the joint convention special election that took place in January of 2026, to persuade them to vote Marcus on the School Committee.
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Article - 2025 New Bedford Election Results
Find the 2025 Election results for Mayor, City Council, and School Committee. Along with a list of all the mayors of New Bedford.Â
Memo - Political Resume
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Here, you can find links to articles, videos, podcasts, and more...
(For sections WITHOUT a BUTTON, Copy and Paste the url in your search bar and you can still watch it.)
Everything you need to know about Marcus Coward can found below or on this site.
Article - 2025 New Bedford Election Results
Find the 2025 Election results for Mayor, City Council, and School Committee. Along with a list of all the mayors of New Bedford.Â
Article - BCC Student Spotlight
Article - NB Light: Interview
Marcus Coward graduated from Bristol Community College in Spring 2026 with a major in Liberal Arts.Â
The New Bedford Light, a free, independent, local news site, interviewed me as I ran for School Committee for Public Schools of New Bedford.
Video - 2025 NB Juneteenth Flag RaisingÂ
View the 2025 New Bedford Juneteenth Flag Raising ceremony on New Bedford Government Access Channel 97.
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http://173.9.65.75/internetchannel/show/17100?site=1&query=special+election
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Video - NB Light: Candidate Voices
Many city leaders running for election in 2025 were interviewed by the New Bedford Light. For context, the questions were not given to the guests beforehand.
Article - NB Light on Candidates
Memo - Political Resume
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Many candidates joined the 2025 election late, or in the case of city council-at-large, only after a vacancy was made with Linda Morad stepping down.
This memo was sent to the voting city leaders in the joint convention special election that took place in January of 2026, to persuade them to vote Marcus on the School Committee.
Video - Candidates' Night - Forum
View the New Bedford Candidates' Night from September 23rd, on the New Bedford Government Access Channel 97.
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http://173.9.65.75/internetchannel/show/17313?channel=1Â
Video - Joint Convention Pt.2
View the New Bedford City Council joint convention and the School Committee on January 21 2025, on New Bedford government access channel 97.
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http://173.9.65.75/internetchannel/show/17652?site=1&query=special+electionÂ
Video - The New Bedford Podcast
As a new co-host on the podcast and political candidate for School Committee for Public Schools, we talk about myself and what New Bedford means to me.
Video - Joint Convention Pt.1
View the New Bedford convention of the City Council and the School Committee on January 7th 2026, on New Bedford Government access channel 97.
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http://173.9.65.75/internetchannel/show/17601?site=1&query=special+electionÂ
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Video - School Committee Forum
Take a look at the forum for New Bedford Public School Committee held on October 9th, 2025.
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http://173.9.65.75/internetchannel/show/17359?site=1&query=candidate+forumÂ
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Video - Heated scene as Brad Markey is sworn in.
The crowd boos and shows clear anger as Brad Markey is sworn in.
Instagram -Â Marcus Coward Political page
The official Instagram to elect Marcus Coward in 2027.
Website Page - Endorsements
School Committees candidates and who they are endorsed by.
Podcast - Southcoast Artists Index
Ron Fortier, with the Southcoast Artists Index, interviews me to learn more about my life personally, artistically, and politically.
Video - NB Light: Candidate Voices
Many city leaders running for election in 2025 were interviewed by the New Bedford Light. For context, the questions were not given to the guests beforehand.
Article - NB Light: 9 Special Election Candidates
To begin the Joint Convention Special Election in January 2026, there were 9 candidates that wished to replace Bruce Oliveira on the School Committee.
Article - NB Light on Candidates
Many candidates joined the 2025 election late, or in the case of city council-at-large, only after a vacancy was made with Linda Morad stepping down.
Article - NB Light: Interview
The New Bedford Light, a free, independent, local news site, interviewed me as I ran for School Committee for Public Schools of New Bedford.
Video - Candidates' Night - Forum
View the New Bedford Candidates' Night from September 23rd, on the New Bedford Government Access Channel 97.
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http://173.9.65.75/internetchannel/show/17313?channel=1Â
Article - BCC Student Spotlight
Marcus Coward graduated from Bristol Community College in Spring 2026 with a major in Liberal Arts.Â
Video - Wake Up New Bedford!
Wake Up New Bedford! was started in the summer of 2024 to create positive news about New Bedford and to increase city pride. It's mission is to inspire others to pursue their passions, and it aims to educate people about New Bedford through the lens of personal stories from people living in the area.
Video - Joint Convention Pt.2
View the New Bedford City Council joint convention and the School Committee on January 21 2025, on New Bedford government access channel 97.
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http://173.9.65.75/internetchannel/show/17652?site=1&query=special+electionÂ
Video - Joint Convention Pt.1
View the New Bedford convention of the City Council and the School Committee on January 7th 2026, on New Bedford Government access channel 97.
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http://173.9.65.75/internetchannel/show/17601?site=1&query=special+electionÂ
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Video - 2025 NB Juneteenth Flag RaisingÂ
Article - Divided council; divided America.
View the New Bedford Juneteenth Flag Raising ceremony on Govererment New Bedford Govermnent access channel 97
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http://173.9.65.75/internetchannel/show/17100?site=1&query=special+election
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Writer for the New Bedford Light, Jack Spillane, writes about how the divide on the city council that is being shown through this joint convention echoes the divide that our country currently races on a national level.
Video - The New Bedford Podcast
As a new co-host on the podcast and political candidate for School Committee for Public Schools, we talk about myself and what New Bedford means to me.
Video - School Committee Forum
Take a look at the forum for New Bedford Public School Committee held on October 9th, 2025.
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http://173.9.65.75/internetchannel/show/17359?site=1&query=candidate+forumÂ
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Petition - To Elect Marcus Coward
Petition to elect Marcus Coward to School Committee for Public Schools of New Bedford in the 2025 General Election.
Article - Mayor Flips Vote
Mayor Jon Mitchell, in a shocking turn of events, votes for Brad Markey, becoming the newest member of the School Commitee.
Petition - To Elect Marcus Coward
Petition to elect Marcus Coward to School Committee for Public Schools of New Bedford in the 2025 General Election.
Article - NB Light: Special Election Deadlocks
Joint Convention deadlocks on tie between Marcus Coward and Henry Bousquet.
Article - NB Light: Special Election Deadlocks
Joint Convention deadlocks on tie between Marcus Coward and Henry Bousquet.
Article - Brad Markey wins.
Brad Markey edges out Marcus Coward in a 9-8 vote to claim Bruce Oliveira's School Committee seat.Â
Video - Wake Up New Bedford!
Wake Up New Bedford! was started in the summer of 2024 to create positive news about New Bedford and to increase city pride. It's mission is to inspire others to pursue their passions, and it aims to educate people about New Bedford through the lens of personal stories from people living in the area.
Article - Divided Council; Divided America.
Writer for the New Bedford Light, Jack Spillane, writes about how the divide on the city council that is being shown through this joint convention echoes the divide that our country currently races on a national level.
City Council joint convention & School CommitteeÂ
With three weeks left to go twelve more candidates have submitted their application to runÂ
Article - Lack of Competition
Early on in the School Committee race, there is very little interest. Marcus Coward is actually the first to throw his hat in the race for School Committee in 2025.
City Website - NB Human Rights Commission
Here is a list of the Human Rights Commissioners (Outdated as of 6/9/26).
Article - Boards and commissions
A list of the different boards and commissions in the city. Great way to get involved, volunteer, and learn more about the city.
Video - Heated scene as Brad Markey is sworn in.
The crowd boos and shows clear anger as Brad Markey is sworn in.
Podcast - Southcoast Artists Index
Ron Fortier, with the Southcoast Artists Index, interviews me to learn more about my life personally, artistically, and politically.
Article - NB Light: 9 Special Election Candidates
To begin the Joint Convention Special Election in January 2026, there were 9 candidates that wished to replace Bruce Oliveira on the School Committee.
Instagram -Â Marcus Coward Political page
The official Instagram to elect Marcus Coward in 2027.
Article - Boards and commissions
A list of the different boards and commissions in the city. Great way to get involved, volunteer, and learn more about the city.
City Website - NB Human Rights Commission
Here is a list of the Human Rights Commissioners (Outdated as of 6/9/26).
Website Page - Endorsements
School Committees candidates and who they are endorsed by.
Article - Brad Markey wins.
Brad Markey edges out Marcus Coward in a 9-8 vote to claim Bruce Oliveira's School Committee seat.Â
Article - Lack of Competition
Early on in the School Committee race, there is very little interest. Marcus Coward is actually the first to throw his hat in the race for School Committee in 2025.