Nanopress — Newton, MAhttps://nanopress.net/newton-ma/briefsThe daily local brief for Newton, MA.en-usIncumbents prevail in primary; Lawn beats Learyhttps://nanopress.net/newton-ma/briefs/2026-09-02https://nanopress.net/newton-ma/briefs/2026-09-02Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000In Tuesday's primary, Sen. Ed Markey took 57% of Newton's vote and Rep. Jake Auchincloss won 74%, while Councilor Mara Dolan took 71% against Margie Palladino. In a rerun of their 2020 race, State Rep. John Lawn defeated City Councilor Alison Leary in the 10th Middlesex District, which includes parts of Newton, Waltham, and Watertown. Newton's results are unofficial until certified by the Election Commission; the general election is November 3.