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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, 20262 months
By Mail
Saturday, August 22, 20262 months
In Person
Saturday, August 22, 20262 months

Voting

Early Voting Starts
Saturday, August 22, 20262 months
Early Voting Ends
Friday, August 28, 20262 months
Mail Ballot Due
Tuesday, September 1, 20263 months

Massachusetts

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

Contests

105 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

2 Candidates

Henry BousquetRepublican Party
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Chester TamRepublican Party
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State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 11th Hampden District

4 Candidates

Bud WilliamsDemocratic Party
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Nicole CoakleyDemocratic Party
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Johnnie McKnightDemocratic Party
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Donnell WrightDemocratic Party
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State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 2nd Worcester District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Michael NicholsonDemocratic Party
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US Representative

Massachusetts District 6

7 Candidates

Beth Andres-BeckDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
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John BecciaDemocratic Party
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Rachel CreemersDemocratic Party
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Dan KohDemocratic Party· 2 endorsements
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Mariah LancasterDemocratic Party· 2 endorsements
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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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State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 19th Suffolk District

Candidate (Uncontested)

LeeAllen MeyerDemocratic Party
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Treasurer

Massachusetts

2 Candidates

Deb GoldbergDemocratic Party
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Carlton PhelpsDemocratic 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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Massachusetts Governor's Council District 6

Massachusetts Governor's Council District 6

Candidate (Uncontested)

Diann Slavit BaylisDemocratic 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· 1 endorsement
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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 27th Middlesex District

2 Candidates

Olivia Gilligan CorsettiDemocratic Party
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Ben Ewen-CampenDemocratic Party
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State

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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Federal

US Representative

Massachusetts District 7

Candidate (Uncontested)

Ayanna PressleyDemocratic Party· 4 endorsements
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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 Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 3rd Hampden District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Thomas HendricksonDemocratic Party
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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· 2 endorsements
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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 15th Worcester District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Ron WaddellDemocratic Party
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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· 1 endorsement
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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

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

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· 3 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 Senator

Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Plymouth and Norfolk District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Michael BradyDemocratic Party
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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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State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 5th Plymouth District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Lori ChildsDemocratic 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· 1 endorsement
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Seartch DelvaDemocratic Party
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Matthew DewarDemocratic Party
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Federal

US Representative

Massachusetts District 5

3 Candidates

Katherine ClarkDemocratic Party· 2 endorsements
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Jonathan PazDemocratic Party
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Tarik SammanDemocratic Party
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State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 26th Middlesex District

2 Candidates

Mike ConnollyDemocratic Party
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Neil MillerDemocratic Party
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State

State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate Plymouth and Barnstable District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Kari MacRaeRepublican Party
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State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 34th Middlesex District

3 Candidates

Will MbahDemocratic Party
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Christopher OatesDemocratic Party
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Paul RuseauDemocratic Party
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State

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 Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 22nd Middlesex District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Daniel Darris-O'ConnorDemocratic Party
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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

2 Candidates

Michael RushDemocratic Party
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Persis YuDemocratic Party
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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· 1 endorsement
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State

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· 1 endorsement
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State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 18th Suffolk District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Michael MoranDemocratic Party
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate 1st Bristol and Plymouth District

2 Candidates

Gabriel AmaralRepublican Party
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Manny SilvaRepublican 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 Senator

Massachusetts State Senate 5th Middlesex District

3 Candidates

Kate Lipper-GarabedianDemocratic Party
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Carey McDonaldDemocratic Party
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Ryan O'MalleyDemocratic Party
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State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 29th Middlesex District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Steven OwensDemocratic Party
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US Representative

Massachusetts District 8

2 Candidates

Stephen LynchDemocratic Party
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Patrick RoathDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Jo ComerfordDemocratic Party
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State

State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 2nd Plymouth District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Sarah HewinsDemocratic Party
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US Representative

Massachusetts District 4

Candidate (Uncontested)

Thomas StalcupRepublican Party
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate Worcester and Hampshire District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Shannon TeaboDemocratic 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· 1 endorsement
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate 1st Essex and Middlesex District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Bruce TarrRepublican Party
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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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US Representative

Massachusetts District 1

3 Candidates

Richard NealDemocratic Party
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Nathan TracyDemocratic Party
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Jeromie WhalenDemocratic Party· 7 endorsements
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State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 2nd Suffolk District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Daniel Joseph RyanDemocratic Party
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State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 10th Plymouth District

2 Candidates

Michelle DuBoisDemocratic Party
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Tony RodriguesDemocratic Party
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State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 3rd Berkshire District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Leigh DavisDemocratic Party
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US Representative

Massachusetts District 2

Candidate (Uncontested)

Jim McGovernDemocratic Party· 3 endorsements
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State Senator

Massachusetts State Senate 3rd Bristol and Plymouth District

Candidate (Uncontested)

Marc PachecoDemocratic Party
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US Representative

Massachusetts District 4

2 Candidates

Jake AuchinclossDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
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Jason PoulosDemocratic Party· 2 endorsements
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US Senator

Massachusetts

3 Candidates

Edward J. MarkeyDemocratic Party· 3 endorsements
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William GatesDemocratic Party
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Seth MoultonDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
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Massachusetts Governor's Council District 4

Massachusetts Governor's Council District 4

2 Candidates

Christopher IannellaDemocratic Party
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Ronald IacobucciDemocratic Party
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State Representative

Massachusetts House of Representatives 24th Middlesex District

2 Candidates

David RogersDemocratic Party
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Nomita GangulyDemocratic Party
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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.
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
How do I vote if I'm in the military or live overseas?
Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens are exempt from voter registration requirements in Massachusetts. In order to get your ballot, you can submit an absentee ballot request using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your local election office for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.Send the application to your local election office.It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local election office.If after submitting your FPCA, your ballot does not arrive, contact your local election office first. Then:You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in Massachusetts. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov
Can I submit voter registration forms by mail?
Use the National Voter Registration FormPrint and fill out the National Voter Registration Form.Box 6 - ID Number: Federal law requires that you provide your Massachusetts driver's license number to register to vote. If you do not have a current and valid Massachusetts driver's license, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you have neither, you must write "NONE" in the box and a unique identifying number will be assigned to you.Box 7 - Choice of Party: You are NOT required to register with a party to participate in Massachusetts partisan primary elections.Box 8 - Race or Ethnic Group: Leave blank. This information is not required.Review the "Who can register to vote?" section above and check that you're eligible.Sign the form.Send the completed form to your local election office.If you are registering to vote for the first time in Massachusetts and are mailing this registration application, federal law requires you to show proof of identification the first time you vote. Proof of identification includes: current and valid photo identification or current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address. More information here. If you plan to return your application through the mail, be sure to mail your voter registration application at least one week before the registration deadline to ensure it's timely postmarked. Keep in mind that USPS might not postmark your mail on the day it's dropped off. You can also request a manual postmark at the counter of a USPS office. Find a USPS location near you.
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