As you know, election day is TODAY! Local elections are an great time to make your voice heard and make a real impact, so please make sure to vote!

Below is a helpful link to a Voter's Guide with links for all Candidates, Candidate Forums and Interviews, Ballot Questions and more

https://figcitynews.com/2025/10/voters-guide-to-nov-4-municipal-election/

This election will result in 6 of the 8 School Committee seats being filled by brand new School Committee Members. 4 of the 8 seats are being contested. Whomever is elected will play an important role in helping determine the future of the Newton Public Schools. They will be negotiating the next Teacher's contract and the Mayor's NPS budget as well as being tasked with helping implement Dr. Nolin's vision for the future of our schools.

Below are the candidates running for contested seats. Please familiarize yourself with the candidates ahead of Tuesday.

School Committee (voters elect one)

Ward 2:

Christine Fisher - https://votechristinefisher.com/
Linda Swain - https://www.swainforschools.com/

Ward 5:

Benjamin Schlesinger - https://ben4newton.com/
Jenna Miara - https://www.jenna4newton.org/

Ward 6:

Mali Brodt - https://www.mali4newton.org/
Jonathan Greene - https://www.jonathan4newton.com/

Ward 8:

Victor Lee - https://www.victor4newton.com/
Jim Murphy - https://www.jim4newton.org/

See you at the polls!

SUBJECT: Election Day, TODAY!