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Polls Are Closed In 2023 Waltham Preliminary Elections

Voters are tasked with narrowing the mayoral race to two candidates, and will also vote on two councilor races. Here's what to know.

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Waltham's primary election is off and going as of Tuesday. Here's what to know before the polls close.
Waltham's primary election is off and going as of Tuesday. Here's what to know before the polls close. (Patch Graphics)

Update: Polls are closed as of 8 p.m. in Waltham. Follow Patch's coverage of the results at the link here.

WALTHAM, MA — The polls are open for Waltham's 2023 preliminary elections with a decision to be made in the city's mayoral race and two council races.

Polls opened at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m. of Tuesday.

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Voters will be tasked with narrowing the field for mayor to two candidates, Ward 3 councilor to two candidates and councilor-at-large to 12 candidates.

Voters can find their polling location at the link here.

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Here are the candidates:

Mayor

  • Jonathan Paz
  • Jeannette McCarthy
  • Duane Champagne Sr.

Ward 3 Councilor

  • Paul Tracey
  • William Hanley
  • Barbara Ayala Rugg Diehl

Councilor-At-Large

  • Carlos Vidal
  • Stephen Duffy
  • Emma Tzioumis
  • Paul Brasco
  • Colleen Brady-MacArthur
  • Kathleen McMenimen
  • Tim King
  • Partick O'Brien
  • Thomas Stanley
  • Emily Saperia
  • Randy LeBlanc
  • George Darcy III
  • Susan Rosenfelder

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