This is a developing story, check back here for updates. Italics denote incumbent candidates. Bold denotes winning candidates.
9:48 p.m.
Unofficial results are in from all wards and precincts. Our Revolution Medford candidates maintained their 6–1 majority on the Medford City Council, with Liz Mullane replacing Councilor Kit Collins, who did not seek re-election.
Nicole Branley and John Intoppa lost re-election to the School Committee, losing to Michael Mastrobuoni and Jessica Parks, who were endorsed by Our Revolution Medford. The group will now hold a 6–0 majority on the Committee.
Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn was re-elected for a fourth term, running unopposed.
Medford voters also approved a replacement of their City Charter, significantly modifying the composition of the City Council, among other changes.
The changes include increasing the size of the council from 7 to 11 members as well as shifting from at-large representation to ward representation. The council will be made up of 8 councilors representing each of Medford’s 8 wards, in addition to three at-large members.
The School Committee will also move to a form of district representation, with four members representing four districts and two at-large members.
The term of the mayor will be extended from two to four years and will be limited to four consecutive terms. All of the aforementioned changes will go into effect for the 2027 municipal election.
CITY COUNCILOR
| Candidate | Votes |
| Emily Lazzaro | 7205 |
| Zac Bears | 7133 |
| Anna Callahan | 7120 |
| Justin Tseng | 7037 |
| Matt Leming | 6726 |
| George Scarpelli | 6599 |
| Liz Mullane | 6585 |
| Miranda Briseño | 6498 |
| Rick Caraviello | 6234 |
| Melanie Tringali | 6140 |
| Paul Donato Jr. | 6063 |
| Nicholas Giurleo | 5185 |
| Patrick Clerkin | 4852 |
| Nate Merritt | 4709 |
NEW CITY CHARTER
| Yes | No |
| 8647 | 3824 |
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
| Candidate | Votes |
| Jenny Graham | 7865 |
| Erika Reinfeld | 7348 |
| Jessica E. Parks | 7178 |
| Aaron Olapade | 7165 |
| Michael Mastrobuoni | 6910 |
| Paul Ruseau | 6840 |
| Nicole Branley | 5835 |
| Lisa Dover Kingsley | 5526 |
| John Intoppa | 5480 |
9:12 p.m.
Early voting numbers are in. Emily Lazzaro, Anna Callahan, Zac Bears, Justin Tseng, George Scarpelli, Matt Leming, and Liz Mullane are leading so far.
8 p.m. POLLS CLOSE
Polls have closed at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, with results expected to be released shortly for Medford City Council, School Committee and mayoral races, as well as for a new city charter.
In the City Council race, the candidates have been split evenly into two camps, one backed by Our Revolution Medford — which includes five incumbents — and an independent group, including Councilor George Scarpelli, who led the September preliminary election field. Councilor Kit Collins is the only councilor who did not run for re-election.
The city’s zoning overhaul has emerged as a contentious issue in the election, with supporters emphasizing the need to expand housing opportunities and critics, including many of the “independent” candidates, warning that the changes could damage neighborhood character. The city’s budget and the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have also been points of debate between candidates.
Nine candidates for School Committee are vying for six seats, with Our Revolution-backed candidates currently holding a 4–2 majority. All incumbents are running for re-election. Candidates have addressed the reconstruction of Medford High School, AI policy changes and federal pressures.
A new city charter, which would shift the City Council and School Committees to a form of ward representation, was also on the ballot. If approved, several changes would go into effect following the next election cycle in 2027.
Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn is running unopposed for a fourth term.
