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State Primary Election – Tuesday, September 1, 2026

The State primary election will take place on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with options for vote-by-mail, as well as absentee voting and early voting.

In Massachusetts, every registered voter can vote in a primary election. You do not need to be a party member to participate, but your party registration may affect your ballot options.  Read more.

Several federal and state offices are in contention for Newton voters:

  • U.S. Senator
  • U.S. Representative – 4th Congressional District
  • Governor
  • District 3 Governor’s Councillor
  • Middlesex County District Attorney
  • 10th Middlesex District State Representative

Learn more about the candidates and how to vote below.

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September Primary Election Candidate Forums

LWV Candidate Forums

LWV Newton, in coordination with NewTV and together with other local leagues, hosted Candidate Forums for upcoming primary contests in the 4th Congressional District, Governor’s Councillor District 3, Middlesex 10th District, and Middlesex County District Attorney.

All candidates in each of these primary races were invited to participate in their respective forum, but not all candidates accepted our invitation to participate. If two or more primary candidates expressed a willingness to participate, the forum was held.

As soon as links to these forums are available, they will be posted here.

Read below for information on other candidate forums/debates/resources.

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Ballot Questions for November 2026 General Election

A record-tying nine measures will appear on November 3 ballot:

  • Question 1: Expanding the Public Records Law
  • Question 2: Collective Bargaining for CPCS Employees
  • Question 3: State Primary Elections
  • Question 4: Election Day Registration
  • Question 5: State Revenue Limit & Rebate
  • Question 6: Natural Resource Conservation Fund
  • Question 7: Single Family Homes
  • Question 8: Prohibit Retail Sale of Adult Recreational Use Marijuana
  • Question 9: Firearms Regulation

Read more for information on LWVMA’s positions on the ballot questions.

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Ward 2 Polling Locations Change

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.

The League Presents: An Interview with City Clerk Drew Willison

On Monday, June 8, 2026, LWVN sat down with Newton City Clerk/Clark of the Council Drew Willison to help introduce Newton to its new City Clerk.  The discussion ranged from learning about the work of the City Clerk’s office, the City Clerk’s background, how he has adjusted to his new role since taking over in late October 2025, and words of advice to voters on how to best use mail-in voting.

The interview was conducted by LWVN Board member Alex Jablon and was hosted by NewTV.

View the Recording.

Democracy in Everyday Life – Part VI

The 6th installment of the Democracy in Everyday Life series in now available!  This panel discussion, “Freedom of the Press: A Cornerstone of Democracy,” focuses on the meaning of the First Amendment and whether the Free Press is really free. Panelists included Dan Kennedy, a professor in the School of Journalism at Northeastern University and a nationally known media commentator, Steph Solis, co-author of the Axios Boston newsletter, and Sarah Stone, the National Field Director at Free Press

View the Recording.

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