Four lawmakers in position to compete for mayoral posts in November

STATE HOUSE — Rep. Stephen DiNatale of Fitchburg on Tuesday became the third Beacon Hill lawmaker to top the ticket in a preliminary mayoral election this fall. DiNatale's success comes as four state lawmakers are looking to become chief municipal executives, forays that if successful could trigger a new wave of special legislative elections.

STATE HOUSE — Rep. Stephen DiNatale of Fitchburg on Tuesday became the third Beacon Hill lawmaker to top the ticket in a preliminary mayoral election this fall. DiNatale's success comes as four state lawmakers are looking to become chief municipal executives, forays that if successful could trigger a new wave of special legislative elections.…