There were high-profile mayoral races in several cities across Massachusetts Tuesday on Election Day. One of them came in Everett, where for the first time in nearly two decades there will be a big change at City Hall.

In a heated race, incumbent Mayor Carlo DeMaria was defeated by Everett City Councilor Robert Van Campen, who is promising change for the city.

Mayor-elect Van Campen was out in the heart of Everett early Wednesday morning thanking the people who voted him to victory.

"Very humbly to say thank you to the people of Everett for putting their trust in me," Van Campen said.

Van Campen defeated DeMaria, who has been mayor for 18 years, amid a salary scandal.

Earlier this year, the state inspector general called on the Everett City Council to recover $180,000 in bonus pay

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