March 18 Special Election

Early in-person voting for the March 18 City of Newton Special Municipal Election to fill a vacant Ward 7 School Committee seat began at City Hall today, March 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and continues tomorrow, March 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Alicia Piedalue is the only candidate whose name will appear on the ballot. (While we only have one candidate, State law requires that we still hold the election.)

The deadline to register to vote in the March 18 election is this Saturday, March 8 at 5:00 p.m. You can register to vote online here.

The deadline to request a vote by mail ballot is Tuesday, March 11 at 5:00 p.m. Applications to vote by mail can be completed online here.

All mail in ballots must be received by Newton’s City Clerk’s Office by 8:00 p.m. on election night, Tuesday, March 18, to be counted.

Polls will be open across the City from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on election day, Tuesday, March 18. Click here to find your polling location.

Support Democracy, Earn Money: Election Officer Inspectors Needed on Election Day

Sample Ballot

The Newton City Clerk’s office is looking for Election Officer Inspectors to support the Special Municipal Election on Tuesday, March 18. Interested? The position pays $15 an hour. Fill out the Election Officer Application here. Completed applications can be mailed to: City Hall, Office of the City Clerk, Attn: Elections, 1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton, MA 02459 or dropped off the application during business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Voter Registration Status 

Register to Vote

Vote By Mail Instructions

Where Do I Vote?

Map of All Polling Locations

Upcoming Election Races:

Link to Newton City Hall election page for detailed info.

November 4, 2025 – State Election

District:
Statewide 

Offices on Ballot:

• Mayor

• U.S. Senator -Ed Markey

• City Councilor

Voter Registration Deadline:

Vote by Mail Application Deadline:

POLL OPEN 7:00 AM
POLLS CLOSE 8:00 PM

 VOTED BALLOTS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE NO LATER THAN 8:00 PM ON ELECTION NIGHT.

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE

U.S. House:

Governor:

Lt Governor:

Auditor:

Treasurer:

Attorney General:

Secretary of State:

*William Galvin