Newton's 2021 Municipal Election: What You Need To Know

Newton MA

25 October, 2021

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NEWTON, MA — Newton's 2021 Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 2. Here's everything you need to know before you head to the polls. Voting The last day to register to vote in Newton's Municipal Election was Wednesday, Oct. 13. Following registration, residents have the option to vote by mail, vote early, vote on Election Day, or request an absentee ballot. To vote by mail, submit an application to the Office of the City Clerk at [email protected] or fax it to 617-796-1214. Residents can also drop off applications via the U.S. Post Office or in person at 1000 Commonwealth Ave. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27. Early in-person voting will be offered at Newton City Hall on from Monday, Oct. 25 through Friday, October 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 30 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. If you miss early voting, you can still vote on Election Day. On November 2, all polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. To find your ballot and polling information, click here. To vote absentee, you must be away from Newton on Election Day, have a disability that keeps you from voting at your polling place, or have a religious belief that prevents you from voting at your polling place. To apply for an absentee ballot, submit an application to the Office of the City at the same information noted above by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27. Contested RacesNewton has a contested mayoral race and four contested City Council races this year, with Kevin Riffe running against incumbent Maria Scibelli Greenberg in Ward 1, James R. Cote running against incumbent Julia Malakie in Ward 3, Debra Waller running against incumbent Bill Humphrey in Ward 5, and Barry Bergman running against incumbent Brenda Noel in Ward 6. In addition, there are three people running for the two Councillor-At-Large positions in Ward 1, Ward 3, and Ward 6. There are also two contested School Committee elections, with Paul F. Levy and Shawn P. Fitzgibbons running in Ward 6 and Valerie Pontiff running against incumbent Kathleen Shields in Ward 7. Candidates Here is the final list of candidates in the 2021 Municipal Election: Mayor Ruthanne Fuller (incumbent)Amy Mah Sangiolo Ward 1, Ward Councilor Maria Scibelli Greenberg (incumbent)Kevin Riffe Ward 2, Ward Councilor Emily Norton (incumbent) Ward 3, Ward Councilor James R. CoteJulia Malakie (incumbent) Ward 4, Ward Councilor Christopher J. Markiewicz (incumbent) Ward 5, Ward Councilor Bill Humphrey (incumbent)Debra Waller Ward 6, Ward Councilor Brenda Noel (incumbent)Barry Bergman Ward 7, Ward Councilor R. Lisle Baker (incumbent) Ward 8, Ward Councilor Holly Ryan-Caffray (incumbent) Ward 1, Councilor-At-Large Alison Leary (incumbent)John Oliver (incumbent)Allan L. CicconeWard 2, Councilor-At-Large Susan S. Albright (incumbent)Tarik Lucas (incumbent)Ward 3, Councilor-At-Large Pamela A. Wright (incumbent)Andrea W. Kelley (incumbent)Meryl KesslerWard 4, Councilor-At-Large Leonard J. Gentile (incumbent)Josh Krintzman (incumbent)Ward 5, Councilor-At-Large Deborah Crossley (incumbent)Andreae Downs (incumbent)Ward 6, Councilor-At-Large Alicia Bowman (incumbent)Victoria Danberg (incumbent)Lisa GordonWard 7, Councilor-At-Large Becky Grossman (incumbent)Marc C. Laredo (incumbent)Ward 8, Councilor-At-Large Richard Lipof (incumbent)David Kalis (incumbent)Ward 1, School Committee Rajeev ParlikarWard 2, School Committee Christopher BrezskiWard 3, School Committee Anping Shen (incumbent)Ward 4, School Committee Tamika Olszewski (incumbent)Ward 5, School Committee Emily Prenner (incumbent)Ward 6, School Committee Paul F. LevyShawn P. FitzgibbonsWard 7, School Committee Valerie PontiffKathleen Shields (incumbent)Ward 8, School Committee Cove J. DavisQuestions? Now is the time to ask! Contact the City Clerk's Office by calling 617-796-1000 or email [email protected].