Early voting will be held at Newton City Hall, 100 Walnut Street, from October 17-30, 2026.
Monday, Oct.19 8:30am – 5:00pm
Tuesday, Oct. 20 8:30am – 8:00pm * late voting hours
Wednesday, Oct. 21 – Friday, Oct. 23 8:30am – 5:00pm
Saturday, Oct. 24 – Sunday, Oct. 25 11:00am – 5:00pm
Monday, Oct. 26 – Tuesday, Oct. 27 8:30am – 5:00pm
Wednesday, Oct. 28 8:30am – 8:00pm *late voting hours
Thursday, Oct. 29 – Friday, Oct. 30 8:30am – 5:00pm
The State general election will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with options for vote-by-mail, as well as absentee voting and early voting.
Several federal and state offices are in contention for Newton voters:
Learn more about the candidates and how to vote below.
Voters from Ward 2, Precincts 2 and 3, please note that your polling location has been changed from Cabot Elementary School to the Cooper Center for Active Living, 345 Walnut Street in Newtonville.
A record-tying nine measures will appear on November 3 ballot:
You should have already received your “Red Book” in the mail which contains detailed info0rmation on each of the nine statewide questions. as well as arguments for and against each question. You can also access the 2026 Information for Voters publication online HERE.
Read more for information on LWVMA’s positions on the ballot questions.
On September 23, the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts hosted a a virtual education event on Question 3: State Primary Elections, Danielle Allen presented on behalf of the Yes on 3 Campaign and Brian Muldoon presented on behalf of the No on 3 Campaign. Learn the pros and cons of this proposed ballot measure and how it would change state elections in Massachusetts if passed.
LWVMA supports a Yes vote on Question 4.
Question 4 on the November ballot would eliminate the arbitrary requirement that people register to vote at least 10 days before an election. If Question 4 passes, eligible citizens would be able to register at their polling place on Election Day with proof of residency and an affidavit of eligibility.
Importantly, Question 4 also benefits existing voters who find a problem with their registration when they get to the polls. They may have moved or changed their name, or there may be a typo in the voter rolls. Under current law, those voters now must cast provisional ballots, which can take days to tally and are often rejected for technical reasons. If Question 4 passes, they could update their registration on the spot and cast a regular ballot.
Learn More about Question 4.
LWVMA will support a ballot initiative only after an in depth study of the issue. Its decision to support a ballot initiative relies on positions or goals previously researched and adopted by the League, which are described in Impact on Issues (LWVUS) and Where We Stand (LWVMA). As a nonpartisan political organization, LWVMA does not endorse political parties or candidates, but does advocate for issues that the organization has studied and taken a position on after consensus from members. Review how the LWVMA Board voted HERE.
LWVMA supports a Yes vote on Question 9.
This is a veto referendum to repeal An Act Modernizing Firearms Laws. LWVMA supported the passage of this law during the previous legislative session. A YES vote upholds the law as is. A NO vote repeals the law. Learn more and take action via the Yes campaign website. Download a fact sheet HERE
LWVMA will support a ballot initiative only after an in depth study of the issue. Its decision to support a ballot initiative relies on positions or goals previously researched and adopted by the League, which are described in Impact on Issues (LWVUS) and Where We Stand (LWVMA). As a nonpartisan political organization, LWVMA does not endorse political parties or candidates, but does advocate for issues that the organization has studied and taken a position on after consensus from members. Review how the LWVMA Board voted HERE.
The 7th installment of the Democracy in Everyday Life series, Taking the Mystery Our of Voting, in now available!
With the all-important Congressional Mid-Term and Massachusetts State elections rapidly approaching, the LWVMA wants to ensure everyone’s VOTE is protected. This program is divided into three segments, with each featuring a subject matter expert (SME): Getting Ready to Vote, It’s Voting Day, and Your Vote is Safe and Secure.
Newton for Everyone is launching a petition drive calling on the City Council to hold a public hearing on three changes to the city’s zoning ordinance that would allow more types of housing across Newton. Several simple changes to Newton’s rules would bring us a great deal closer to being a more affordable and vital city.
The petition asks the Council to amend the zoning ordinance to allow, by right:
A citizen petition is the tool our City Charter gives us to require our elected officials to pay attention. The Charter mandates that the City Council hold a public hearing and act within 3 months.
LWVN supports the petition and asks that, if you see anyone on the streets of Newton asking for signatures, please consider signing the petition. If you haven’t seen Newton for Everyone around town and would like to sign the petition or would like to volunteer to collect signatures, please reach out to Newton for Everyone.
Save the Date for our annual Book Group. Whether you read the book or not, al are invited to attend and engage in our discussion. Bring family, friends and neighbors. Following the discussion, we invite all to celebrate with us the holiday season and join in some holiday cheer.
Stay tuned for details about the book.