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Location
The LWV Wellesley's Virtual Meet the Candidates Night enables voters to virtually "meet" the candidates and hear their positions on issues of importance to the town. As of January 13, 2021, 24 candidates are running for twelve Town-wide offices and three races - Select Board, Housing Authority (5 year term) and Recreation Commission (3 year term) - are contested.
Meet the Candidates Night event will be live-streamed on February 11, 2021 and also air live on Comcast 9/Verizon 39. The event will also be available for on-demand viewing the next morning and a video of the event will also be posted on this website.
Wellesley’s town Election Day is Tuesday, March 2nd, with polls open from 7:00 am – 8:00 pm. Early voting by mail is also available. Election information about the candidates is available on Vote 411.org. Further election details are available through the Town Clerk and on the League of Women Voters of Wellesley website
The League of Women Voters of Wellesley, a nonpartisan political organization, has been dedicated to encouraging active and informed participation in government in Wellesley for the last 80 years. In sponsoring Meet the Candidates Night, it adheres to strict guidelines to assure a fair and impartial opportunity for all candidates to present their views. Related League-sponsored events include “How to Run for Public Office”, Voter Registration Days at Wellesley High School and other venues, and Town Government Meet-Ups to bring elected officials together with their constituency to share ideas and concerns.