Revere’s Ward 1 School Committee Preliminary Election: A Tight Race

Kathryn Schulte-Grahame will face Jacqueline G. Monterroso in November

Advocate Staff Report

On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, voters in Revere’s Ward 1 took to the polls for the preliminary election to select a candidate for the ward 1 School Committee. The election results showed fierce competition, with three candidates vying for the position. The turnout, although modest at 8.09%, reflected the local community’s engagement, as 428 ballots were cast from a pool of 5,293 registered voters.

Kathryn Schulte-Grahame led the race with 208 votes, or 48.60%, followed closely by Jacqueline G. Monterroso who earned 166 votes, or 38.79%. Meanwhile, Michael F. Toto Jr. garnered 53 votes, or 12.38%, and there were no write-in votes in the race.

Breakdown of Precincts

The voting was spread across three precincts, each showing different patterns of support for the candidates.

In Precinct 1, located at Beachmont School 1-1, Schulte-Grahame performed strongly, securing 101 votes (59.06%) of the 171 ballots cast. Monterroso followed with 58 votes (33.92%), while Toto trailed with just 12 votes (7.02%).

Moving to Precinct 2, also at Beachmont School, Schulte-Grahame maintained her lead with 65 votes (45.45%) of the 143 ballots cast. Monterroso came in second with 44 votes (30.77%), and Toto earned 34 votes (23.78%).

In Precinct 3, held at American Legion Post 61, Monterroso surged ahead, receiving 64 votes (56.14%) of the 114 ballots cast. Schulte-Grahame, however, was not far behind with 42 votes (36.84%), while Toto’s share dropped significantly to just 7 votes (6.14%).

A Close Race

The results from these three precincts set the stage for a highly competitive final election. Schulte-Grahame’s overall lead across the wards, including a strong performance in Beachmont ward 1, precinct 1, positioned her well for the next round. However, Monterroso’s ability to perform strongly in the final precinct, where she narrowly edged out Schulte-Grahame, showed her capacity to rally support in key areas.

Toto’s performance, while not enough to move forward, demonstrated that there is a segment of voters who are looking for alternative options, with his strongest showing in Beachmont ward 1, precinct 2.

Next Steps

The preliminary results indicated that Schulte-Grahame and Monterroso will advance to the final election, as they received the most votes. The September 16th vote is just the beginning of what promises to be a heated campaign as both candidates prepare for the final showdown on November 4th.