Newton 2022 Voting Guide: Candidates, Questions, How To Vote

NEWTON, MA — Election day is here, and it's arriving with big national storylines, but few items that will move the needle in Massachusetts politics.

The 2022 statewide elections in Massachusetts haven't been hotly contested, especially in the race to replace Gov. Charlie Baker. But that doesn't mean there aren't important local races on the ballot.

Before you head to the polls on Nov. 8 (or to a ballot drop box), here's a cheat sheet on all the local items you'll be voting on, plus tips on how to vote.

Where, When To Vote

n 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 8. Find out where to vote here, and find out if you're registered to vote here.

If you're voting by mail, you can drop off your ballot at the clerk's office and in any ballot drop box — but not at polling locations. You can also mail your ballot on Election Day, but it won't be counted if it arrives after Nov. 11. Your best bet is the drop box or handing it off in-person.

Key Races

Patch has put together a guide for statewide races which you can read here. The following are the key contested races that will be on the ballot for Newton voters:

Northern District Attorney

• Marian Ryan (D)

Middlesex County Sheriff

• Peter Koutoujian (D)

Massachusetts House of Representatives (11th Middlesex District)

• Kay Khan (D)

Massachusetts State Senate (Norfolk and Middlesex District)

• Cynthia Creem (D)

Congress (U.S. House District 4)

• Jake Auchincloss (D)

Governor’s Council (Third District)

• Marilyn Petite Devaney

Governor

• Maura Healey (D)
• Geoff Diehl (R)

Lt. Governor

• Kim Driscoll (D)
• Leah Cole Allen (R)

Attorney General

• Andrea Campbell (D)
• James McMahaon (R)

Secretary Of State

• William Galvin (D)*
• Rayla Campbell (R)

Treasurer

• Deb Goldberg (D)*

Auditor

• Diana DiZoglio (D)
• Anthony Amore (R)

Ballot Questions

• Question 1, which, if passed, would create a 4% tax on incomes that exceed $1 million for education and transportation purposes.
• Question 2, which, if passed, would enact a medical loss ratio of 83% for dental insurance plans beginning on January 1, 2024?
• Question 3, which, if passed, would change the number of licenses per establishment granted incrementally from no more than 12 in 2023 to no more than 18 by 2031 and prohibits in-store automated and self-checkout sales of alcohol?
• Question 4, which, if passed, keeps in place a state law that allows undocumented residents to seek driver's licenses.