With a desire to know more about the candidates in this lightly covered race, the Boston Municipal Research Bureau partnered with the Dorchester Reporter to distribute and collect questionnaires to each qualified candidate. We heard back from 8 of them (listed in the order they appear on the official ballot):
- Frank Baker (Questionnaire / Campaign Website)
- Rachel Miselman (Questionnaire / Campaign Website)
- Alexandra Valdez (Questionnaire / Campaign Website)
- Will Onuoha (Questionnaire / Campaign Website)
- Erin Murphy (Questionnaire / Campaign Website)
- Ruthzee Louijeune (Questionnaire / Campaign Website)
- Marvin Mathelier (Questionnaire / Campaign Website)
- Julia Mejia (Questionnaire / Campaign Website)
Two candidates did not respond to multiple inquiries by deadline: Henry Santana (Councilor Santana submitted his response after the deadline for submission) and Yves Mary Jean.