Only voters in Ward 2 and Ward 6 will vote in the Preliminary Election on September 12 (polls open 7AM-8PM). In each of those wards, the Preliminary Election will narrow a field of three candidates for Ward Councilor to two candidates to compete in the November 7 municipal election. Incumbents are not running for re-election in these races.
The candidates’ websites are here:
- Ward 2: Peter Bruce, Dan Gaynor, David Micley
- Ward 6: Martha Bixby, Mark Holt, Lisa Gordon
The Fig City News profiles of the candidates, based on interviews with each of them, are here:
- Ward 2: Peter Bruce, Dan Gaynor, David Micley
- Ward 6: Martha Bixby, Lisa Gordon, Mark Holt
Candidates’ debates:
- League of Women Voters — Newton on August 22 and 23:
- See NewTV’s videos: Ward 2 and Ward 6.
- Read Fig City News recap of both LWVN debates.
- Four Area Councils on September 5:
- See videos: Ward 2 and Ward 6.
- Read Fig City News recap of both Area Council debates.
Fig City News analysis of campaign-finance donations to these candidates.
Early voting will be available at City Hall on Tuesday, September 5, (8:30AM-5PM) and Wednesday September 6, (9AM-8PM).
Election Day, September 12 (7AM-8PM):
- Ward 2
- Precinct 1: Scandinavian Living Center (206 Waltham Street, West Newton) — new location this year
- Precincts 2 & 3: Cabot School (229 Cabot Street, Newtonville)
- Precinct 4: Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton Centre
- Ward 6
- Precincts 1 & 2: Bowen School (280 Cypress Street, Newton Centre)
- Precinct 3: Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands)
- Precinct 4: Mason Rice School (149 Pleasant Street, Newton Centre)
Sample ballots are here for Ward 2 and Ward 6.
Ed. Note: This article now includes links to the September 5 candidate debates hosted by the four Area Councils, as well as text recaps of all debates. It also now links to our analysis of campaign-finance donations.
