UPDATED, March 26: Early in-person voting for the town’s annual election on Saturday, March 28, has concluded. March 24, was the final day to apply to vote by mail. Applications had to have been in drop boxes, dropped off in person, or emailed by 5 p.m. to have been accepted.
For a more in-depth look at the upcoming town election, readers can view the full article here.
To learn more about the candidates, readers can view them here.
The 2026 town election will be held this Saturday, March 28. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. This year, candidates are running for seven town-wide open seats within the Select Board, School Committee, and Housing Authority. Residents will also be voting on two ballot questions, including a proposed $14.8 million Proposition 2½ tax override.
Copies of the Town Meeting Warrant have been mailed out and should have been received in all town addresses.
Wednesday March 18 was the last day to register to vote in the town election.
A Candidates’ Night for town-wide offices, hosted by Envision Arlington and the League of Women Voters of Arlington, was held last week in the Town Hall Auditorium. YourArlington’s story on the forum can be read here.
Early in person voting this week at Town Clerk’s Office, second floor of Town Hall:
- Monday, March 23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 24 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 25 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This update, published on March 23, 2026, was written using information from the town’s website, and was updated.
