What to know about the Framingham biennial election on Nov. 4

Framingham voters will decide on mayor, City Council and School Committee in the city’s Nov. 4 election.
There are seven competitive races, including four for City Council and two for School Committee.
Voters will also decide on proposed changes to the city charter, including mayoral term limits.

Voters will visit the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 4, for Framingham’s biennial city election, deciding who will represent them as mayor and on several city boards.

There are seven competitive races in all, including a rematch from two years ago. Races for mayor, as well as some for district city councilor and School Committee, are contested.

At the top of the ballot, Mayor Charlie Sisitsky is seeking a second four-year term. He’ll face a challenge from former School Committee member Geoffrey Epstein.

Whether you’ve been keeping up with the election since the beginning, or are just tuning in, here’s what you need to know:

What’s on the ballot this year?

This year, residents will vote for mayor, district city councilors, School Committee, library trustees and cemetery trustees. Voters will also decide whether the city should adopt some changes to its charter.

For City Council, residents will vote on nine of the 11 seats. In Framingham, nine councilors represent districts, with the remaining two “at-large” councilors representing the entire city.

The two at-large councilors, Janet Leombruno and George King, serve four-year terms and are not up for reelection this year.

Four of the City Council races are contested. They are:

There are also two contested School Committee races:

District 2: Incumbent David Thomas Gordon vs. Lorena Tovar
District 6: Brent Lewis vs. Eddie Rodriguez

In addition, voters will also decide whether to adopt changes to the city charter. Among the proposed changes are:

Limiting the mayor to serving three four-year terms
Prohibiting elected officials from serving in any other elected capacity while serving in their city role
Adding a new officer that concentrates on climate and sustainability

Is there school on election day in Framingham?

Framingham Public Schools do not have classes on Nov. 4 due to election day.

Where do I vote in Framingham?

Framingham has nine districts, with each containing at least two precincts. Here’s where Framingham residents are eligible to vote:

Precincts 1, 2, 3: Harmony Grove Elementary School gymnasium (169 Leland St.)
Pecincts 4, 5, 6: St. Tarcisius Parish Center (562 Waverly St.)
Precists 7, 8, 9: Keefe Technical High School gymnasium (750 Winter St.)
Precincts 10, 11, 15: Gymnasium at the rear of the Farley Building (19 Flagg Drive)
Precincts 12, 13, 14: Nevins Hall at Memorial Building (150 Concord St.)
Precincts 16, 17: Connect Parish Center (80 Beacon St., entrance at the rear of the building)
Precincts 18, 25, 26: Walsh Middle School gymnasium (301 Brook St.)
Precints 19, 20, 21: Brophy Elementary School gymnasium (575 Pleasant St.)
Precincts 22, 27: George King School Desmarais Room (454 Water St.)
Precincts 23, 24: Potter Road School gymnasium (492 Potter Road)

To find your precinct, visit the city of Framingham website at framinghamma.gov/3739/Precinct-and-District-Maps.

On Election Day, polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.