It's the only position without an incumbent on the November ballot: Boston City Council District 7. Both candidates spoke to WBZ-TV about their plans for affordable housing and recovery at the area known as Mass and Cass and why each of them believes they're the best man for the job.

The seat was left empty after former Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was sentenced in federal court in Boston in September for public corruption charges after receiving a $7,000 kickback from a staff member's city-funded bonus.

When the race began, 11 hopefuls were looking to fill the seat. Now it's down to two: Rev. Miniard Culpepper and Said "Coach" Ahmed .

Where is District 7?

District 7 is a culturally-rich Boston City Council district - bringing the four unique communities

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