Here is information for voters regarding the Democratic and Republican Primary Elections on September 1, 2026 for Federal and State offices. It lists candidates and their websites, candidate forums and interviews, and voting methods and hours. Fig City News will update this guide as new information becomes available.
Jump to the following sections:
- Democratic Primary Ballot
- Republican Primary Ballot
Democratic Primary Ballot
- Candidates are listed in the order and spelling in which they appear on the ballot.
- Incumbents are marked with (*).
- Blue links are to candidates’ campaign websites.
Democratic Candidates in Contested Elections
Senator in Congress
Representative in Congress (4th Congressional District)
Councillor (Governor’s Council, 3rd District)
Representative in General Court (10th Middlesex District)
Includes in Newton: Ward 1 (Precincts 1, 2A, 4) and Ward 3 (Precinct 4)
District Attorney (Northern District, also called Middlesex District)
Democratic Candidates Running Unopposed
- Governor: Maura Healey (*)
- Lieutenant Governor: Kimberly Driscoll (*)
- Attorney General: Andrea Joy Campbell (*)
- Secretary of State: William Francis Galvin (*)
- Treasurer: Deborah B. Goldberg (*)
- Auditor: Diana DiZoglio (*)
- Senator in General Court: Cynthia Stone Creem (*)
- Representatives in General Court
- 11th Middlesex District: Amy Mah Sangiolo (*)
- 12th Middlesex District: Greg Schwartz (*)
- Register of Probate (Middlesex County): Tara E. DeCristofaro (*)
Republican Primary Ballot
- Candidates are listed in the order and spelling in which they appear on the ballot.
- Incumbents are marked with (*).
- Blue links are to candidates’ campaign websites.
Republican Candidates in Contested Elections
Governor
Republican Candidates Running Unopposed
- Senator in Congress: John Deaton
- Lieutenant Governor: Shawn Oliver
- Attorney General: Michael C. Walsh
- Treasurer: Elizabeth Dionne
- Representative in Congress (4th Congressional District): Thomas Stalcup
Candidate Forums, Interviews, etc.
[Fig City News] Podcast interviews with Jake Auchincloss and Jason Poulos:
- Auchincloss backs National Guard use against ICE: ‘We refused to quarter the King’s troops’ (1/30/26)
- Jason Poulos challenges Auchincloss in MA-4 primary, warns AI is displacing workers (5/15/26)
[NewTV] Video profiles of 4th Congressional District candidates: Jake Auchincloss and Jason Poulos.
[League of Women Voters, with NewTV] 4th Congressional District Forum, August 3: Jason Poulos and Thomas Stalcup (video available in mid-August)
[Charles River Regional Chamber] 10th Middlesex State Representative: John Lawn vs. Alison Leary, July 22 (video)
[Fig City News] After Lawn vs. Leary debate, Leary apologizes for remarks about Nonantum
[Democratic Committees of Newton, Brookline, Watertown & Wellesley] “Listening to the Candidates” forums. Click candidates’ names to register for Zoom meetings.
- Governor’s Council Race D3: Margie Palledino – August 11, 3:30PM
- Governor’s Council Race D3: Mara Dolan – August 11, 4:30PM
- Representative in Congress MA-04 CD: Jason Poulos – August 11, 5:30PM
- Representative in Congress MA-04 CD: Jake Auchincloss – August 24 (Zoom link not yet set)
[League of Women Voters of Newton] State Primary Election Guide
Voting Methods and Hours
Registration Deadline: The last day to register to vote in either Primary Election is Saturday, August 22 at 5PM.
Mail-in voting has started, as ballots arrived in homes around July 29.
- The deadline for applying for a mail-in ballot is Tuesday, August 25 at 5PM.
- See instructions for mail-in voting.
- Completed ballots must be received at City Clerk’s office — or in drop boxes in front of City Hall — by 8PM on September 1.
Early voting will be available at City Hall at these times:
- Saturday, August 22, 11AM-5PM
- Sunday, August 23, 11AM-5PM
- Monday, August 24, 8:30AM-5PM
- Tuesday, August 25, 8:30AM-8PM
- Wednesday, August 26, 8:30AM-5PM
- Thursday, August 27, 8:30AM-5PM
- Friday, August 28, 8:30AM-5PM
Primary Election Day will be Tuesday, September 1. Voting at polling locations will be 7AM-8PM.
- See list and map of polling locations and the Where Do I Vote? guide.
- The polling location for Ward 2 (Precincts 2 and 3) has moved from Cabot Elementary School to the Cooper Center for Active Living (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville).
See the City of Newton’s Elections page.