Nathaniel Roderick

Nathaniel Roderick is a challenger for the Somerville City Council seat in Ward 3.

Elections for Somerville City Council this year will see a challenge in Ward 3 as Nathaniel Roderick runs against incumbent Ben Ewen-Campen. Ewen-Campen was elected in 2017.

The Ward 3 race is one of two in which incumbents are being challenged. Jason Mackey is running for Ward 5 Councilor against Naima Sait, who was elected in 2023.

Roderick, who grew up in Somerville and describes himself as a queer trans man, said he was motivated by his love for the community as well as the political climate. “I think right now it’s very important to have trans voices in politics,” he said.

Roderick described growing up in a different Somerville. “I used to tell people I was from Somerville, and

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