Newton 2023 Voter Guide: Municipal Election Is Tuesday

NEWTON, MA — The City of Newton's Municipal Election is on Tuesday.

The offices on the ballot are: Councilor-At-Large in Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, Ward Councilor in Wards 1, 2,3,4,5,6,7, and 8, and School Committee in Wards 1,2,3,4,5.6,7,and 8

There are sample ballots available online for Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 3, Ward 4, Ward 5, Ward 6, Ward 7, and Ward 8.

Candidate profiles: Patch sent every candidate a questionnaire. Below are the questionnaires that have been filled out and returned.

• Andrea Kelley For City Council, at-large Ward 3
• Deborah Crossley For City Council, at-large Ward 5
• Alicia Bowman For City Council, at-large Ward 6
• Victoria Danberg For City Council, at-large Ward 6
• Dan Gaynor For City Council,, Ward 2
• David Micely For City Council, Ward 2
• Doris Ann Sweet For City Council, Ward 4
• Randy Block For City Council, Ward 4
• Martha Bixby For City Council, Ward 6
• Holly Ryan For City Council, Ward 8
• Stephen Farrell For City Council, Ward 8

Voters had to be registered by October 28.

On Election Day, the polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find out where you vote here. A map of polling locations also is available.

To return your Vote By Mail Ballot:

• Mail: the envelopes will be addressed and postage is provided (too late if not done already)
• Ballot Drop Box: located outside the front doors of City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave.
• City Clerk's Office: drop the ballot off in person at City Hall on the first floor, during regular office hours.

The City of Newton website also has information about Absentee ballots and Voting for Military and Overseas U.S. Citizens

More information about voting in Newton is available online.