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Democratic candidates for Barnstable County Commissioner

By Mindy Todd
Published August 20, 2026 at 11:25 AM EDT
Democratic candidates running for Barnstable County Commissioner. From left: Eric Schwaab, Ron Bergstrom, Dan Gessen. The primary election is Sept. 1.
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Democratic candidates running for Barnstable County Commissioner. From left: Eric Schwaab, Ron Bergstrom, Dan Gessen. The primary election is Sept. 1.

Today on The Point, we talk to the Democratic candidates running for Barnstable County Commissioner.

We hear from incumbent Ron Bergstrom and his two Democratic challengers Dan Gessen and Eric Schwaab to learn more about where they stand on issues facing Barnstable County.

They will face each other in the primary election on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The winner will advance to the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

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Mindy Todd
Mindy Todd is the host and producer of <i>The Point</i> on WCAI which examines critical issues for Cape Cod and the Islands. She brings more than 40 years of experience in radio and television to WCAI.
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