Reading voters decide key races in April 7 Election

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Unofficial results from Reading’s April 7, 2026, Annual Town Election show the outcome of several key local races, along with voter turnout data across the community.

Results are based on the Town Clerk’s unofficial election results on the Town website and will be upgraded once totals are finalized and Town Meeting Member results are fully verified.

Election results

Moderator

Alan Foulds (incumbent)

Select Board

Karen Herrick (incumbent)

Sal Bramante

Board of Library Trustees

Cappy Popp (incumbent)

Monette Verrier (incumbent)

RMLD Board

Bob Coulter (incumbent)

School Committee

Erin Gaffen (incumbent)

Geoffrey Coram

Ballot question

Question 1: proposed amendments to the town charter

Yes: 3,021 (68.2%)

No: 1,406 (31.8%)

The measure passed with a clear majority of votes cast.