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section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-10 16:40 EST
updated: 2026-11-10 16:40 EST
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# South Boston teacher to challenge Ed Flynn for council seat

Rachel Pearson, a first-time candidate and recent substitute teacher at Perry Elementary School, will challenge City Councilor Ed Flynn.

Section: [Elections](/boston/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Rachel Pearson](/boston/wiki/rachel-pearson.md), [Ed Flynn](/boston/wiki/ed-flynn.md)

## Coverage

- [The Boston Globe](https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/11/10/metro/boston-city-council-rachel-pearson-challenge-ed-flynn/), 2026-11-10 16:40 EST: South Boston teacher and Wu donor to challenge Ed Flynn for City Council seat

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