Local Elections 2026

Election Guide 2026

This year’s local elections will take place on Monday, March 2. LexObserver has created this guide to help voters get to know the issues and the candidates so you can make informed decisions on election day.

by Maggie Scales, Tracy Kim Horn and Lauren Feeney February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Candidate Profile 2026

Meet the 2026 candidates for Planning Board

There are three candidates running for two spots on the board — Kunal Botla, Lin Jensen, and Bob Creech — making this the only competitive town-wide race.

by Lexington Observer February 13, 2026February 20, 2026

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Meet the 2026 Select Board candidates

Doug Lucente and Mark Sandeen are both incumbents up for reelection.

by Lexington Observer February 5, 2026February 20, 2026

Candidate Profile 2026

Meet School Committee candidate Mona Roy

Roy is the only candidate running for one open seat on the School Committee.

by Maggie Scales February 18, 2026February 20, 2026

Education

Lexington students launch civics program to connect youth, politicians

LexYouthCivics, a first-of-its-kind initiative that introduces Lexington high school students to the inner workings of local government, takes place this Saturday.

by Jordan DelFiugo February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

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2026 Town Meeting Candidates: Precinct 1

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2026 Town Meeting Candidates: Precinct 2

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2026 Town Meeting Candidates: Precinct 3

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2026 Town Meeting Candidates: Precinct 4

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2026 Town Meeting Candidates: Precinct 5

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2026 Town Meeting Candidates: Precinct 6

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2026 Town Meeting Candidates: Precinct 7

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2026 Town Meeting Candidates: Precinct 8

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2026 Town Meeting Candidates: Precinct 9

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the editor: Kunal Botla for a new generation of thoughtful town planning

Botla “speaks thoughtfully about revitalizing economic hubs such as Hartwell Avenue, reimagining development opportunities in the Town Center to foster both livability and economic resilience.”

by Christina Lin February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Letter to the editor: Bob Creech quietly does the work

“Thorough, seasoned, steady, humble, and exemplary — these are words that describe Bob Creech”

by Lisa Newton February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Letter to the editor: Jensen and Creech for common sense planning

“We need experienced, common sense Planning Board members, ones who take into account all aspects of the planning process and how planning decisions impact all facets of life for current and future residents of Lexington.”

by Elisabeth Piquet February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Letter to the editor: A former Planning Board chair for Kunal Botla

“I believe Kunal Botla as a Planning Board member offers a forward looking voice who will work to ensure that new residential and commercial development improves the Lexington quality of life and meet the needs of current and future residents.”

by Fred Merrill February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Letter to the editor: The candidates’ votes on Article 2

“Due to the very generous development parameters contained in the 2023 zoning, many developers have come to Lexington to develop properties. Article 2 was put forward to slow the rate of development proposals and reduce the 253 acres of unlimited-density MBTA-zoned acreage so that the Town has time to analyze and address needs.”

by Sumitra Sujanani February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

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New school, old question: Where should LHS students park? And should they be driving to school in the first place?

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A decisive “Yes” for Lexington: Residents pass LHS debt exclusion in pivotal vote Monday

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