The City of Winslow, in accordance with its charter, has cancelled the primary election slated for Aug. 4. The charter states, “In the event that no more than two candidates file nominating petitions for each vacancy, the primary election may be dispensed with as to that office.” There are three city council seats that will need to be filled as well as the office of mayor. Roberta “Birdie” Wilcox Cano and Marshall Losey filed petitions for the mayor’s office. Six candidates filed petitions for the three councilmember positions including Melissa Butler-Nelson, Peter Cake, Judy Howell, Kerwin A. Lawrence, James “Jim” MacLean and Michael Shumway. All candidates will appear on the ballot in the general election to be held Nov. 3. The deadline to register to vote in the City General Election is Oct. 5 at midnight.
