Overview

• Geoffrey Epstein refuses to change or downplay his name despite frequent comparisons to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
• The 77-year-old Australian-born physicist holds a doctorate in theoretical physics and highlights his service on Newton’s and Framingham’s school committees.
• He is campaigning on a local agenda that emphasizes improving education, upgrading infrastructure, protecting the environment and strengthening city finances.
• Epstein is challenging two-term incumbent Charlie Sisitsky in the September election for Framingham mayor.
• Although media coverage of his name has gone viral, he says local voters remain focused on his record and policy proposals rather than the name coincidence.