The Heights

Unofficial Newton Election Results Show Biden Leading the City By a Wide Margin

Julia Remick • November 4, 2020

The unofficial results from the City of Newton indicate that former Vice President Joe Biden and his running mate Senator Kamala Harris are projected to win among Newton voters by a wide margin.

Ranked-Choice Voting on Massachusetts Ballot

Julia Remick • November 2, 2020

The second question on the Massachusetts ballot concerns ranked-choice voting. Governor Charlie Baker said in a joint press release with Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito on Oct. 27 that he will be voting against ranked-choice voting.

Early In-Person Voting Held at Newton Free Library

Aditya Vashi • November 2, 2020

During the two week period of early in-person voting 9,954 Newton residents cast their ballots. Voting was held from Oct. 17 through Oct. 30 at the Newton Free Library in Drunker Auditorium, which was a change from the traditional location of Newton City Hall.

Newton City Councilor Jake Auchincloss Runs for Congress

Lauren Wittenmyer • November 2, 2020

With Election Day only days away, Newton City Councilor Jake Auchincloss said he feels confident as his first national campaign for the Massachusetts 4th District congressional seat comes to a close on Tuesday.