Waltham's 2021 Municipal Election: What You Need To Know

WALTHAM, MA — With no preliminary election scheduled for this year, it's full force ahead to Waltham's Municipal Election, which will be held on Tuesday, November 2. Here's everything you need to know before you head to the polls.

Voting

The last day to register to vote in Waltham's Municipal Election is Wednesday, Oct. 13 by 8 p.m. Residents can register online here or check your registration status here. Following registration, residents have the option to vote by mail, vote early, vote on Election Day, or request an absentee ballot.

To vote by mail, submit an application to the Office of the City Clerk at cityclerks@city.waltham.ma.us or call 781-314-3120. Residents can also drop off applications in person or via the U.S. Post Office at 610 Main St, City Hall. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27.

Early in-person voting will be offered at The Rosario “Russ” Malone Archives and Records Center (formerly the Bright School) at 260 Grove Street on Saturday, Oct. 23 and Sunday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you miss early voting, you can still vote on Election Day.

On November 2, all polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. To find your ballot and polling information, click here.

To vote absentee, you must be away from Waltham on Election Day, have a disability that keeps you from voting at your polling place, or have a religious belief that prevents you from voting at your polling place. To apply for an absentee ballot, submit an application to the Office of the City at the same information noted above. Applications must be received by 12 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 1.

Contested Races

Waltham has three contested City Council races this year with Chris Gamble running against incumbent Joseph Lacava in Ward 5, Paul Katz and David Russo running for Ward 7 councillor, and Juan Carlos Ascencio challenging incumbent Jonathan Paz in Ward 9.

In addition, seven people are running for the city's six Councillor at Large positions, and four people are on the ballot for Waltham School Committee.

Candidates

Here is the final list of candidates in the 2021 Municipal Election:

Ward 1:

• Anthony LaFauci (incumbent)

Ward 2:

• Caren Dunn (incumbent)

Ward 3

• George Darcy III (incumbent)

Ward 4:

• John McLaughlin (incumbent)

Ward 5:

• Chris Gamble
• Joseph Lacava (incumbent)

Ward 6:

• Sean Durkee (incumbent)

Ward 7:

• Paul Katz
• David Russo

Ward 8:

• Cathyann Harris (incumbent)

Ward 9:

• Jonathan Paz (incumbent)
• Juan Carlos Ascencio

Councilors at large (six seats):

• Colleen Bradley-MacArthur
• Paul Brasco (incumbent)
• Randy LeBlanc (incumbent)
• Kathleen McMenimen (incumbent)
• Patrick O'Brien (incumbent)
• Thomas Stanley (incumbent)
• Carlos Vidal (incumbent)

School Committee:

• Elizabeth Aljammal (incumbent)
• Renee Arena
• Deborah Coleman
• John A. Frassica II (incumbent)

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