Registered Democrats in Newton will hold 8 caucuses by individual ward on March 7, 2026 at Newton South High School to elect Delegates and Alternates to the 2026 Massachusetts Democratic Nominating State Convention. Democrats who wish to participate must attend in person. The Caucus for each ward will start at 2:30 PM. Entrance to participate in the caucus begins at 1:30 PM and closes at 2:45 PM. After 2:45 PM you may still enter, but only as a guest. Hear from candidates 1:45 PM to 2:20 PM in the auditorium. More information related to caucuses the process please refer to the Method for Selecting Delegates at www.massdems.org.

This year’s state convention will be held on Friday and Saturday May 29th and 30th in-person at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA, where Democrats from across the state will come together to nominate candidates for statewide office. Please expect this to be a two-day event and take place in-line with all federal, state, and local health guidelines.

The caucuses are open to all registered and pre-registered Democrats in Newton by ward. Pre-registered Democrats who will be 16 by February 19, 2026, will be allowed to participate and run as a Delegate or Alternate. Each Ward in Newton will elect Delegates and Alternates to the Convention as the following chart shows.

Youth (16-35), people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, and veterans, who are not elected as a Delegate or Alternate may apply to be an Add-on Delegate at the caucus or at www.massdems.org by March 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Those interested in getting involved with the Newton Democratic Committee should contact Sharon Stout by emailing at sharonstout3@gmail.com or calling 617.955.9881.