Waltham 2019 Local Elections: Candidates, Polling Location, Hours

Waltham, MA — Tuesday is Election Day in Waltham. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. There's plenty for voters to weigh on. There is a contested race for mayor, in which City Councilor Diane LeBlanc is challenging 15 year incumbent Mayor Jeannette McCarthy. If McCarthy wins, she'll be in the seat for another four years.

Then there is the matter of LeBlanc's at-large city council seat, which she gives up. Three new faces -but only one woman among them - are vying for a chance to take that spot. However, if you've got beef with any councilor, this is the chance to vote your say.

Every two years the entire 15-member council is up for reelection and that's a city-wide vote for the at-large candidates where there are six seats and eight running.

Although the ward councilors are elected by ward, there are contests in each, except for Wards 4, 5 and 8.

This year, three school committee seats are open and five candidates are vying for them, as well. The school committee's term is four years.

Last year for the midterm elections some 64 percent of Waltham's registered voters showed up. There are 34,423 registered voters, according to the city clerk. In 2017, the last time there was a city-wide election for city council and school committee only 26 percent of Waltham voters showed up, Patch reported. But there was no race for mayor that year

Councilors at large:

There are six seats and eight running. This is a city-wide vote.

• Steve Lydon:
• Tom Stanley*
• Colleen Bradley-MacArthur
• Kathleen McMenimen,*
• Randy LeBlanc*
• Paul Brasco,*
• Patrick O'Brien and
• Carlos Vidal*

School Committee:

There are three seats and five people running. This is a city-wide vote.

• Edmund Tarallo*
• Margy Donnelly*
• Marisa Diamond
• Jane Gately
• John Graceffa*

Mayor:

There is one seat. Two are running. This is a city-wide vote.

• Jeannette McCarthy*
• Diane LeBlanc

Ward Councilors:

There is one seat up for election and contested elections for those seats in Wards 1, 2,3, 6 and 7. Only voters in these wards may vote. They must choose one.

Ward 1:

• Anthony LaFauci
• Lizzie Gelles

Note: Councilor Dan Romard is stepping down.

Ward 2:

• Caren Dunn
• William Hanley

Note: Councilor Bill Fowler is stepping down.

Ward 3:

• George Darcy III*
• Paul Tracey

Ward 4: (no challenger)

• John McLaughlin*

Ward 5: (no challenger):

• Joey Lacava*

Ward 6:

• Sean Durkee
• Sharline Nabulime*

Ward 7:

• Gregory DeMeo
• Kristine Mackin*

Ward 8: (no challenger)

• Cathyann Harris*

Ward 9:

• Jonathan Paz:
• Robert Logan *

* indicates incumbent.

If you're not sure if you're registered check the state website here (Am I registered to vote?) and if you are, they'll let you know where to go to vote, and who your current elected officials are.

Read more:

• Waltham's Biggest Issue, According to City Council Candidates
• Waltham Elections 2019: Here's Who Is Running
• Waltham Elections 2017 Results: Incumbents Didn't Sweep
• Waltham Mayor Jeannette McCarthy Announces She Will Run
• Possible Challenge To McCarthy's Run For Waltham Mayor
• Councilor Diane LeBlanc Hints At Run For Mayor
• Waltham Councilor Diane LeBlanc Announces She Will Run
• Waltham Election Calendar: What To Know About Election Season
• Waltham Mayoral Candidates, McCarthy, LeBlanc Face Off

Patch reporter Jenna Fisher can be reached at Jenna.Fisher@patch.com or by calling 617-942-0474. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram (@ReporterJenna).