List of candidates for Wellesley town election 2025 made public

January 15, 2025

Now that all candidates have returned their nomination papers for town-wide offices, we know who is ready to devote their time and talents to making Wellesley a better place to live and work. Wellesley Town Clerk KC Kato has made public the list of candidates, some of whom will run contested races, others who are running uncontested. No town-wide offices are lacking at least one interested candidate.

Three contested races for the March 4, 2025 Annual Town Election

  • Select Board: Kenny Largess, Michael Tauer, and Odessa Sanchez are running for two open 3-year seats.
  • Recreation Commission: Nathalie de Fontnouvelle, Garfield Miller, and incumbent Laurance Stuntz  are running for two open 3-year seats.
  • School Committee: David Bower and Illana Nissenbaum are running for one open 3-year seat.

Here’s the rundown on all candidates running for town-wide office

Didn’t turn in nomination papers but still want to run for town-wide office? A pathway is still open. Residents interested in being write-in candidates are encouraged to declare their intent with the Town Clerk prior to the March 4, 2025 election.

Upcoming important dates

Reminder: Papers for Town Meeting Member candidates must be returned to the Town Clerk at Wellesley Town Hall, 525 Washington St., Wellesley, MA, 02482.

Tuesday January 21, 5pm: Last day for incumbent Town Meeting Members to file notice of candidacy with Town Clerk

Friday January 24, 5pm: Last day to obtain Nomination papers for new Town Meeting Member candidates

Tuesday January 28, 5pm: Last day to return Nomination papers for new Town Meeting Member candidates (10 signatures in precinct)

Wednesday January 29, 9am: Drawing for position on the ballot

Thursday January 30, 5pm: Last day to withdraw from Town Wide Office

Save the date

EVENT: Meet the Candidates Night/League of Women Voters of Wellesley
DATE: Thursday, February 13, 2025
TIME: 6:30 pm
LOCATION: Wakelin Room, Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington St

More information to follow.