Be Informed to Vote Informed – 2025

 

The League of Women Voters of Newton encourages all Newton voters to get informed about the 2025 Newton Municipal Election, so they can vote informed.  Here are some resources to help you…

LWVN-sponsored in-person Events:

Oct. 4 at 4pm – Saturday Afternoon at the Races:  Meet candidates for office from across Newton and ask your questions at this candidating event in the Newton North cafeteria.

Oct. 7 at 7pm  – Ballot Question Forum  Hear from both sides of the parking ban question at our forum at the Newton Free Library.

LWVN Online Resources:

• LWVN Voters Guide: Read the candidates’ answers to a set of questions relevant to the office they are seeking.
• LWVN Candidate Forums:  Watch the candidate forums on NewTV’s YouTube Channel.
• LWVN Nov. 4, 2025 Municipal Election webpage: Find out who/what is on the ballot and how/when to vote.
• LWVN Tips on How to Pick a Candidate: Resources to help you make your own informed decision.
• LWVN Guest Essay Be Informed.Vote Informed. featured in the Newton Beacon.

LWVN Informational Flyers (downloadable/printable)

• Know Our Newton Government flyer: A helpful guide to understanding our unique system.
• Election Day and Early Voting Days/Times flyer  (printable): Get info on when and where to vote and voter registration declines.
• 2025 Newton Municipal Election Chart: View a graphic of all the races on the 2025 ballot (contested and uncontested) and learn which candidates are incumbents and who is a new candidate.

Other Online Resources:

Secretary of the Commonwealth

• • Use the Massachusetts Online Voter Registration System to…
    • Register or pre-register to vote
    • Check your voter registration status
    • Update your voter information (name, address, party affiliation)
  • Learn more about how to register to vote
  • Where do I vote?
  • Vote by Mail information
    • Apply online
    • Track your ballot

City of Newton

• • Election webpage
  • 2025 Map of Wards & Precincts/List of Polling Locations
  • Vote by Mail Instructions – Newton

The Newton Beacon

• • Decide ’25 Election Guide

Charles River Regional Chamber

• • Ward 4 Newton City Council At-large Debate with Josh Krintzman, John Chaimains and Cyrus Dahmubed – coming soon
  • Ward 5 Newton City Council Debate with Garry Miller and Julie Irish
  • Ward 6 Newton City Council At-large Debate with Sean Roche, Lisa Gordon, and Ted Gross – coming soon
  • Meet Newton’s Incoming City Councilors: Brian Golden, Brittany Hume Charm & Jacob Silber
  • Conversation with Mayoral Candidates:
    • Al Cecchinelli
    • Marc Laredo