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Massachusetts Primary Election

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · Massachusetts

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How to Vote

Registration Deadlines

Register to vote
Online
Saturday, August 22, 20264 months
By Mail
Saturday, August 22, 20264 months
In Person
Saturday, August 22, 20264 months

Voting

Early Voting Starts
Saturday, August 22, 20264 months
Early Voting Ends
Friday, August 28, 20264 months
Mail Ballot Due
Tuesday, September 1, 20265 months

Massachusetts

(617) 727-2828elections@sec.state.ma.us

Contests

89 races on the ballot

State

State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate 1st Bristol and Plymouth District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Michael RodriguesDemocratic Party
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State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 9th Bristol District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Chester TamRepublican Party
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State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 11th Hampden District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Johnnie McKnightDemocratic Party
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US Representative

Massachusetts District 6

8 Candidates

Beth Andres-BeckDemocratic Party
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John BecciaDemocratic Party
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Rachel CreemersDemocratic Party
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Rick JakiousDemocratic Party
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Dan KohDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
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Mariah LancasterDemocratic Party
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Tram NguyenDemocratic Party
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Jamie Zahlaway BelsitoDemocratic Party
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate 3rd Bristol and Plymouth District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Kelly DoonerRepublican Party
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate Worcester and Middlesex District

Candidate (Uncontested)

John J. CroninDemocratic Party
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate 4th Middlesex District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Cindy FriedmanDemocratic Party
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State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 1st Franklin District

3 Candidates

Corinne CoryatDemocratic Party
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Johnathan CrequeDemocratic Party
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Lora WondolowskiDemocratic Party
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Federal

US Representative

Massachusetts District 8

Candidate (Uncontested)

Walter GrochowskiRepublican Party
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Hampshire District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Paul MarkDemocratic Party
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Treasurer

Massachusetts

Candidate (Uncontested)

Deb GoldbergDemocratic Party
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk, Worcester, and Middlesex District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Becca RauschDemocratic Party
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate Middlesex and Worcester District

Candidate (Uncontested)

James EldridgeDemocratic Party
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State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 13th Middlesex District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Ravi SimonDemocratic Party
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate Middlesex and Norfolk District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Karen SpilkaDemocratic Party
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US Representative

Massachusetts District 6

2 Candidates

John FieldRepublican Party
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Micah JonesRepublican Party
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Suffolk District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Liz MirandaDemocratic Party
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State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 18th Essex District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Connor MurrayDemocratic Party
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate Hampden District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Adam GomezDemocratic Party
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State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 9th Essex District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Zosia VanMeterDemocratic Party
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State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 32nd Middlesex District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Leila MigliorelliDemocratic Party
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate Cape and Islands District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Julian Andre CyrDemocratic Party
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State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 1st Barnstable District

2 Candidates

Chris LambtonDemocratic Party
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Steven LeibowitzDemocratic Party
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US Representative

Massachusetts District 7

Candidate (Uncontested)

Ayanna PressleyDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
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Governor

Massachusetts

4 Candidates

Tomas EtzoldRepublican Party
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Mike KennealyRepublican Party
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Michael MinogueRepublican Party
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Brian ShortsleeveRepublican Party
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate Hampden and Hampshire District

Candidate (Uncontested)

John VelisDemocratic Party
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State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 9th Bristol District

2 Candidates

Steve MedeirosDemocratic Party
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Ed PachecoDemocratic Party
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Federal

US Representative

Massachusetts District 3

Candidate (Uncontested)

Gary GrossiRepublican Party
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State

State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 3rd Hampden District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Thomas HendricksonDemocratic Party
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State

State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 14th Worcester District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Barur RajeshkumarDemocratic Party
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State

State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate 1st Essex District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Pavel PayanoDemocratic Party
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Lieutenant Governor

Massachusetts

Candidate (Uncontested)

Kim DriscollDemocratic Party
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State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 7th Worcester District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Paul FrostRepublican Party
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State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 25th Middlesex District

2 Candidates

Marjorie DeckerDemocratic Party
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Evan MacKayDemocratic Party
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Federal

US Senator

Massachusetts

2 Candidates

Nathan BechRepublican Party
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John DeatonRepublican Party
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Middlesex District

5 Candidates

Burhan AzeemDemocratic Party
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Christine BarberDemocratic Party
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Tom HopcroftDemocratic Party
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Matt McLaughlinDemocratic Party
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Erika UyterhoevenDemocratic Party
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State

State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 3rd Barnstable District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Jack RichardsonDemocratic Party
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate 1st Suffolk District

2 Candidates

Nick CollinsDemocratic Party
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Latoya GayleDemocratic Party
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State

State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Jacob OliveiraDemocratic Party
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Essex and Middlesex District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Ted SemesnyeiRepublican Party
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate Middlesex and Suffolk District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Sal DiDomenicoDemocratic Party
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Federal

US Representative

Massachusetts District 9

Candidate (Uncontested)

Robert MacAllisterRepublican Party
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate 1st Plymouth and Norfolk District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Patrick O'ConnorRepublican Party
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State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 12th Hampden District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Michael LachenmeyerDemocratic Party· 2 endorsements
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Essex and Middlesex District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Barry FinegoldDemocratic Party
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State

State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Plymouth and Norfolk District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Michael BradyDemocratic Party
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Federal

US Representative

Massachusetts District 3

2 Candidates

Lori TrahanDemocratic Party
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Gaige ClarkDemocratic Party
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State

State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate 3rd Suffolk District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Lydia EdwardsDemocratic Party
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Treasurer

Massachusetts

Candidate (Uncontested)

Elizabeth DionneRepublican Party
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Worcester District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Michael MooreDemocratic Party
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Auditor

Massachusetts

2 Candidates

Diana DiZoglioDemocratic Party
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River BrewerDemocratic Party
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Governor

Massachusetts

3 Candidates

Maura HealeyDemocratic Party
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Matthew DewarDemocratic Party
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Andrea JamesDemocratic Party
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Federal

US Representative

Massachusetts District 5

3 Candidates

Katherine ClarkDemocratic Party
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Jonathan PazDemocratic Party
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Tarik SammanDemocratic Party
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth and Barnstable District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Kari MacRaeRepublican Party
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate Suffolk and Middlesex District

2 Candidates

William BrownsbergerDemocratic Party
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Daniel LanderDemocratic Party
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State

State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 22nd Middlesex District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Daniel Darris-O'ConnorDemocratic Party
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State

State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 1st Berkshire District

2 Candidates

John Barrett IIIDemocratic Party
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Andrew FitchDemocratic Party
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State

State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate 3rd Middlesex District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Mike BarrettDemocratic Party
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk and Suffolk District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Michael RushDemocratic Party
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State

State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 3rd Hampden District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Nicholas BoldygaRepublican Party
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate 1st Worcester District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Robyn KennedyDemocratic Party
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk and Middlesex District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Cynthia Stone CreemDemocratic Party
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State

State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 7th Worcester District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Nick LazzaroDemocratic Party
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Federal

US Representative

Massachusetts District 9

2 Candidates

Bill KeatingDemocratic Party
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Craig SwallowDemocratic Party
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth and Barnstable District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Dylan FernandesDemocratic Party
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk, Plymouth, and Bristol District

Candidate (Uncontested)

William Driscoll Jr.Democratic Party
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate 1st Bristol and Plymouth District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Gabriel AmaralRepublican Party
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Lieutenant Governor

Massachusetts

3 Candidates

Anne BrensleyRepublican Party
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Anne Manning-MartinRepublican Party
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Shawn OliverRepublican Party
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate 3rd Essex District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Brendan CrightonDemocratic Party
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State

State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Essex District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Joan LovelyDemocratic Party
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State

State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate 5th Middlesex District

2 Candidates

Kate Lipper-GarabedianDemocratic Party
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Ryan O'MalleyDemocratic Party
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Federal

US Representative

Massachusetts District 8

2 Candidates

Stephen LynchDemocratic Party
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Patrick RoathDemocratic Party
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Jo ComerfordDemocratic Party
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State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 2nd Plymouth District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Sarah HewinsDemocratic Party
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State

State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Bristol and Plymouth District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Mark MontignyDemocratic Party
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State

State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate Norfolk and Plymouth District

Candidate (Uncontested)

John KeenanDemocratic Party
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State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 18th Essex District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Christopher ShepleyRepublican Party
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Attorney General

Massachusetts

Candidate (Uncontested)

Andrea CampbellDemocratic Party
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate 1st Essex and Middlesex District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Bruce TarrRepublican Party
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State

State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate Worcester and Hampshire District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Peter DurantRepublican Party
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Secretary of State

Massachusetts

Candidate (Uncontested)

William GalvinDemocratic Party
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State

State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate Worcester and Hampden District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Ryan FattmanRepublican Party
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Federal

US Representative

Massachusetts District 1

4 Candidates

Richard NealDemocratic Party
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Anthony CelataDemocratic Party
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Nathan TracyDemocratic Party
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Jeromie WhalenDemocratic Party· 3 endorsements
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State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 3rd Berkshire District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Leigh DavisDemocratic Party
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Federal

US Representative

Massachusetts District 2

Candidate (Uncontested)

Jim McGovernDemocratic Party· 2 endorsements
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State

State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate 3rd Bristol and Plymouth District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Marc PachecoDemocratic Party
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Federal

US Representative

Massachusetts District 4

5 Candidates

Jake AuchinclossDemocratic Party
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Christopher BoydDemocratic Party
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Steve ChasseDemocratic Party
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Ihssane LeckeyDemocratic Party
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Jason PoulosDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
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Federal

US Senator

Massachusetts

4 Candidates

Edward J. MarkeyDemocratic Party· 2 endorsements
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William GatesDemocratic Party
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Seth MoultonDemocratic Party
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Alexander RikleenDemocratic Party
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State

State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 2nd Plymouth District

2 Candidates

John GaskeyRepublican Party
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Mark TownsendRepublican Party
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Voter FAQ

Can I register to vote online?
Massachusetts offers online voter registration.To register online in Massachusetts, you need ONE of the following ID numbers issued by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicle (RMV): Driver's License, Learner's Permit, or State ID. If you don’t have a RMV-issued ID, you can still register by mail or in person.
Can I submit voter registration forms in person?
You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote.Learn more by visiting the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth website or contacting your local election office.
How do I see what's on my ballot?
View official ballot information on the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth website, if available.
How do I contact my state election office?
Secretary of the Commonwealth1 Ashburton Place, Rm. 1705 Boston, MA 02108Telephone: (617) 727-2828
Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person?
You may be asked to show identification if you are voting for the first time in Massachusetts, you are an inactive voter, you are casting a provisional or challenged ballot, or if the poll worker has a practical and legal reason to ask for identification.Acceptable forms include (must show your name and address at which you are registered to vote): MA driver's license or MA-issued ID card recent utility bill rent receipt signed lease copy of a voter registration affidavit letter from a school dormitory or housing office any other printed identification that contains your name and addressVoters without ID: If you're a first-time voter who is unable to present ID when you check in, you may vote a provisional ballot and return with acceptable ID by close of polls. If you're asked for ID for any other reason and are not able to present ID in such a situation, you must still be permitted to vote. However, your ballot must be challenged. Your ballot will be cast normally and will only be re-examined in the case of a recount, court order, or audit.For more information, visit the Massachusetts Secretary of State’s website.
How do I contact my local election office?
Visit your state’s site to find your local election office.
Who can register to vote?
To register in Massachusetts you must: be a United States citizenbe a Massachusetts residentbe at least 16 years old (must be 18 years old to vote on Election Day)not have been convicted of corrupt practices in respect to electionsnot be under guardianship with respect to votingnot currently be incarcerated for a felony conviction
Register to Vote
If you’re not registered: Register online by Aug 22. Your by mail registration form must be postmarked by Aug 22.