AGAWAM — Early voting has begun in Agawam, though voters will only see one name at the top of the ballot.

Christopher C. Johnson is running unopposed for another two-year term as mayor. There are seven candidates for six seats on the School Committee. The City Council race has more options, with 16 candidates vying for the 11 at-large seats.

Town Clerk Vincent F. Gioscia said despite the lack of a mayoral race this year, he expects “a similar turnout” to the 2023 election, when 27.5% of voters came to the polls to choose Johnson over Cecilia P. Calabrese. He said he expects voters will want to weigh in on the council race.

Johnson said he’s looking forward to serving another term so that he can continue the work he’s been doing in the past two years.

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