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Tania Anderson
Tania Anderson was a member of the Boston City Council in Massachusetts, representing District 7. She assumed office on January 3, 2022. She left office on April 8, 2025.
Anderson ran for re-election to the Boston City Council to represent District 7 in Massachusetts. She won in the general election on November 7, 2023.
Elections
2023
See also: City elections in Boston, Massachusetts (2023)
General election
General election for Boston City Council District 7
Incumbent Tania Anderson defeated Althea Garrison in the general election for Boston City Council District 7 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tania Anderson (Nonpartisan) | 70.2 | 3,716 | |
 | Althea Garrison (Nonpartisan) | 28.4 | 1,506 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.4 | 72 | ||
| Total votes: 5,294 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Boston City Council District 7
Incumbent Tania Anderson and Althea Garrison defeated Roy Owens, Jerome King, and Padma Scott in the primary for Boston City Council District 7 on September 12, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tania Anderson (Nonpartisan) | 57.5 | 1,454 | |
| ✔ | | Althea Garrison (Nonpartisan) | 20.6 | 522 |
 | Roy Owens (Nonpartisan) | 9.5 | 241 | |
| Jerome King (Nonpartisan) | 7.9 | 200 | ||
| Padma Scott (Nonpartisan) | 2.8 | 71 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.7 | 42 | ||
| Total votes: 2,530 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Anderson in this election.
2021
See also: City elections in Boston, Massachusetts (2021)
General election
General election for Boston City Council District 7
Tania Anderson defeated Roy Owens in the general election for Boston City Council District 7 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tania Anderson (Nonpartisan) | 73.0 | 7,062 | |
| Roy Owens (Nonpartisan) | 26.5 | 2,562 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 45 | ||
| Total votes: 9,669 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Boston City Council District 7
The following candidates ran in the primary for Boston City Council District 7 on September 14, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tania Anderson (Nonpartisan) | 26.7 | 2,038 | |
| ✔ | | Roy Owens (Nonpartisan) | 17.0 | 1,300 |
 | Angelina Camacho (Nonpartisan) | 16.6 | 1,263 | |
| Brandy Brooks (Nonpartisan) | 9.8 | 747 | ||
 | Lorraine Wheeler (Nonpartisan) | 9.2 | 703 | |
| Santiago Rivera (Nonpartisan) | 7.5 | 570 | ||
| Marisa Luse (Nonpartisan) | 7.2 | 552 | ||
 | Joao DePina (Nonpartisan) | 5.4 | 410 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 43 | ||
| Total votes: 7,626 | |||
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Campaign themes
2023
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2021
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Noteworthy events
Arrest on federal fraud, theft charges, resignation (2024-2025)
On December 6, 2024, Anderson was arrested on federal public corruption charges, including five counts of wire fraud and one count of theft from a program receiving federal funds.[1][2] During an appearance in Boston federal court, she initially pleaded not guilty to the charges and was released without bail.[2][3]
Following Anderson's arrest, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu called for her resignation. Wu said, "The serious nature of these charges undermine the public trust and will prevent her from effectively serving the city. I urge Councilor Fernandes Anderson to resign."[4]
On December 11, 2024, Anderson initially announced she would not resign. "People have the right to their opinion but they should allow for the privilege everyone has to due process," Anderson said.[5]
On April 8, 2025, Anderson agreed to plead guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of theft involving federal funds. She announced she intended to resign as a member of the Boston City Council, representing District 7.[6]
United States Attorney Leah B. Foley said that the government would recommend a sentence of one year and one day, three years of supervised probation, and financial restitution in the amount of $13,000 following Anderson's guilty plea.[7]
"I will be resigning. It is the right thing to do. In coming days, I will evaluate transition plans and timeline with the District 7 Advisory Council. I will do everything possible to make an orderly exit to ensure my constituents’ needs are met," Anderson said following her guilty plea.[7]
On May 5, 2025, Anderson pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of theft involving federal funds in federal court in Boston.[8] On September 5, 2025, Anderson was sentenced to one month in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Anderson was also ordered to pay $13,000 in restitution.[9]
See also
2023 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Associated Press, "Boston City Council member is arrested on fraud and theft charges," December 6, 2024
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 10 Boston, "Feds announce corruption charges against Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson," December 6, 2024
- ↑ NBC 10 Boston, "Tania Fernandes Anderson returns to work after arrest," December 9, 2024
- ↑ CBS Boston, "Boston Mayor Michelle Wu says Tania Fernandes Anderson should step aside after arrest," December 7, 2024
- ↑ CBS Boston, "Tania Fernandes Anderson attends Boston City Council meeting, says she's not resigning despite charges," December 11, 2024
- ↑ WBUR-FM Public Radio (Boston, Massachusetts), "Boston city councilor pleads guilty to federal corruption charges, will resign," April 8, 2025
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 WBGH Public Radio (Boston, Massachusetts), "Boston Councilor Fernandes Anderson resigns, intends to plead guilty in federal fraud case," April 8, 2025
- ↑ NBC 10 Boston, "Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson pleads guilty, talks resignation," May 5, 2025
- ↑ WBUR.org, "Former City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson sentenced to one month in prison over corruption charges", September 5, 2025
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