This article is part of our series covering November's local elections, which also includes coverage for Beverly, Peabody, and Salem.
With so much happening daily in national news, most of us haven't had the time or energy to follow this fall's municipal elections. Ironically, though, the stakes for local elections have never been higher. We vitally need leaders who will do everything within their power to protect us from the dangerous and cruel policies of the Trump Administration.
Because we are still in our infancy as a publication, North Shore Progressives will not endorse any local candidates for the 2025 Election.
However, we encourage you to learn about your town's municipal races and support local progressive candidates. To assist with your research, we have organized helpful links relating to Lynn's candidates below.
Your support can make a big difference in the final weeks of a local campaign. Candidates will need donations as well as volunteers for canvassing, phone banking and other clerical jobs. Even a small donation or a few hours of volunteer work can make a difference.
Helpful Links
- Lynn's Polling Info and Ward, Precinct and District Map. If you are in doubt of which ward and precinct you reside in, contact the City Clerk's office: 781-598-4000.
- Lynn's September 2025 Primary Results. (See also: Lynn Community Television's 2025 Primary coverage.)
- Voting Info from Lynn United for Change.
- From the League of Women Voters: Voting in Massachusetts and Make a Voting Plan.
Mayor
- Mayor Jared C. Nicholson is running unopposed for another term.
City Councilors At-Large
- Five candidates are running for four seats.
- Lynn Community Television's Councilors At-Large page for candidate bios and video profiles and a recording of the candidate forum.
- Incumbents seeking re-election: Brian Field, Brian LaPierre, Nicole McClain, Hong Net
- New candidate: Jean Michael Fana
Policy Questionnaires
- Progressive Massachusetts questionnaires returned by candidates: Brian LaPierre, Nicole McClain, Hong Net. Not Returned: Brian Field and Jean Michael Fana.
Endorsements
- Jean Michael Fana: Neighbor to Neighbor Action Fund, Run for Something, Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate
- Brian Field: None found online.
- Brian LaPierre: North Shore Labor Council, Sierra Club
- Nicole McClain: Her Bold Move, Lynn United for Change (2021) Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus, Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate, Neighbor to Neighbor Action Fund, North Shore Labor Council, Progressive Change Campaign Committee
- Hong Net: Lynn United for Change (2021), Massachusetts Alliance (2017, 2019), Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate, SEIU 509
Unopposed Ward Races
Wards 2, 3, 4, and 6 are running unopposed.
Competitive Ward Races
- Lynn Community Television's Ward Council Election page for candidate bios and video profiles and a recording from two Ward 5 candidate forums held in August
- Ward 1 Candidates: Paul Gouthro and Dr. Pete Meaney (incumbent)
- Ward 5 Candidates: Cardeliz Paez and Joshua Polonsky
- Ward 7 Candidates: Jordan Avery and Billy Devin Jr.
Endorsements
- Ward 1 Candidate Dr. Pete Meaney: Iron Workers Local 7
- Ward 5 Candidate Joshua Polonsky: North Shore Labor Council
- Ward 7 Candidate Jordan Avery: Neighbor to Neighbor Action Fund, North Shore Labor Council
Candidate Forum
- Thursday, October 16th at 7 pm. A candidate forum for Ward City Council Candidates will be livestreamed on TV (Comcast: 22 / Verizon: 37), Facebook, YouTube, and on Lynn Community Television's website.
School Committee
- Nine candidates are running for eight seats.
- Lynn Community Television's School Committee page with candidate bios and video profiles and a recording from an August event featuring the candidates.
- Incumbents: Brian Castellanos, Eric Dugan, Lorraine Gately, Lenny Peña, Andrea Satterwhite
- New Candidates: Stacy Bryant-Brown, Julie Pyram Dorsey, Brenda Ortiz McGrath, Tristan Smith
Endorsements
- Brian Castellanos: SIEU 509
- Brenda Ortiz McGrath: LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate
Candidate Forum
- Monday, October 20th at 7 pm. A candidate forum will be livestreamed on TV (Comcast: 22 / Verizon: 37), Facebook, YouTube, and on Lynn Community Television's website.
Voter Registration Drives
- From now through October 18th, The North Shore NAACP has organized multiple volunteer shifts for registering new voters and providing voting info at tables in Lynn. Sign up form.
North Shore NAACP Voter Registration Tabling Availability
Location: Lynn, MA Tabling Consists Of:
-Helping people register to vote
-Giving people informational materials about voting *Please arrive at least 5 minutes before your shift starts* Things You Will Need:
-Voter Registration Forms: Pick up from local City Hall
-Informational Materials: Print yourself (can be in black and white), coordinate with North Shore NAACP to have printed at nearest office supply store with printer (e.g. Staples), have them mailed to you if you sign up far enough in advance
-Table/chairs (optional) After submitting this form, we will get back to you over email about your exact tabling time, location, and other details.
- On Saturday, October 18th, 10:30am-1:30pm, volunteers with the North Shore NAACP will door knock homes in Lynn to register voters and provide voting info. Sign up form.
North Shore NAACP Civic Engagement Door-Knocking RSVP
Time: Saturday, October 18th, 10:30am-1:30pm Location: Lynn, MA Event Consists Of:
Door-knocking with the purpose of handing out informational materials and registering people to vote Things You Will Need:
-Weather appropriate clothes
-A way of getting to Lynn
-Informational Materials: You will receive those at the event After you have signed up for the event, you will receive more information via email.
GOTV Volunteer Opportunities
- From now through Election Day, Neighbor to Neighbor Action Fund has organized several volunteer GOTV shifts for their endorsed City Council candidates in Lynn: Jordan Avery (Ward 7) Natasha Megie-Maddrey (Ward 4), Nicole McClain (At-Large), and Michael Jean Fana (At-Large). Sign up on Mobilize. For additional info, email daniel@n2nma.org and yuribe@n2nma.org.
Neighbor to Neighbor Action Fund Lynn GOTV Canvassing 2025 · Mobilize
We’re hitting the doors to talk with our neighbors. Every conversation brings us closer to a Springfield where everyone thrives. Join us at the doors. Your voice can spark real change!
