Municipal Elections for all city positions with a two (2) year term, including, City Councilor-at-Large, School Committee and Ward Councilor will take place every odd year. The position of Mayor has a four (4) year term and will appear on every other Municipal Ballot.

There will be a Municipal Election in 2025 (Mayor, City Council and School Committee). If you are considering running for Election, we recommend referencing the 2025 City of Newton Candidate Guide.

What is on your ballot?

• Each ballot, no matter where you reside within Newton will contain the following positions, if applicable: Mayor (every other Municipal Ballot), City Councilor-at-Large for Wards 1 thru 8, School Committee Member for Wards 1 thru 8.
• Each ballot will also contain the Ward Councilor position for the Ward that you reside.

For more information about the each position please see the Newton City Charter Sections pertaining to City Council, Mayor, and School Committee

• Office of Campaign and Political Finance Depository Candidates & PAC Guide
• Office of Campaign and Political Finance Municipal (School Committee) Candidates Guide

Important Dates to Remember For City Council and School Committee*

• Nomination Papers Available: May 5th, 2025
• Last Day to Return Nomination Papers: July 22nd, 2025
• Last Day to Register to Vote: 10 days prior to any Election
• Last Day to Request an Absentee Ballot: 5 business days prior to any Election.
• Municipal Election: First Tuesday in November
• Absentee Ballot  Submission Deadline: Close of polls on Election Day
• *For all Special Election deadlines please check the main Elections Tab and/or call 617-796-1350. You can also email elections@newtonma.gov

Important Dates to Remember For Neighborhood Area Council 

• Nomination Papers Available: TBD
• Last Day to Return Nomination Papers: TBD
• Last Day to Register to Vote: 10 days prior to any Election
• Area Council Election: Same Day as Municipal Election

Campaign Finance

Campaign Finance information

OCPF TOP TEN LIST

Important OCPF Filings to Remember for Candidates who file with the City Clerk:

• Starting your Campaign Committee - Form M101
• Eight (8) Days Prior to an Election - Form M102
• January 22 Year End Report - Form M102
• Ending your Campaign Committee - Form M102

Information about Campaign Finance and blank forms for filing Finance Reports

Annual Campaign Contributions

State Candidate Information

• Election Calendar
• State Candidate

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