BOSTON — Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz is apparently so popular in the city that some residents think he should be mayor.Ortiz, fresh off his third World Series championship with the team, received several write-in votes in Tuesday's election.But contrary to initial reports, Ortiz did not finish third in the balloting.City elections officials say 560 write-in votes were cast altogether, but they don't count those not cast for declared write-in candidates.
Ortiz Gets Boston Mayor Votes But Didn't Place 3rd
By Associated Press, Boston Herald
Fri, 11/08/2013 - 9:49am
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston
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