Ballot Question 2
Supports repealing the requirement that students achieve a certain competency level on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) exam to graduate from high school.
Option
Percent
Votes
NO
56.6%
24753
YES
43.4%
19012
Source: City of Newton Election Results
Results by Ward
| Ward | Margin | NO | YES | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward 1 | YES +0.8 | 49.6 | 50.4 | 5508 |
| Ward 2 | NO +13.0 | 56.5 | 43.5 | 5614 |
| Ward 3 | NO +7.6 | 53.8 | 46.2 | 5916 |
| Ward 4 | NO +5.1 | 52.5 | 47.5 | 5103 |
| Ward 5 | NO +17.9 | 59.0 | 41.0 | 6061 |
| Ward 6 | NO +11.9 | 56.0 | 44.0 | 5989 |
| Ward 7 | NO +28.9 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 3985 |
| Ward 8 | NO +24.9 | 62.5 | 37.5 | 5589 |