Politics & Government

Andover Election Guide

The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Andover and Essex County.

As we look ahead to November’s elections, Andover Patch is devoted to bring you the information you need about every race in town. Here's our start on the candidates and issues we'll be covering as November draws near. Bookmark this page for updates.

: US Congressman John Tierney, following a against Boxford attorney Bill Hudak, is now facing Richard Tisei in . 

: Richard Tisei was most recently the minority leader in the state senate but had to leave when he unsuccessfully ran for Lt. Governor under Charlie Baker. He decided in November of last year.

Find out what's happening in Andoverfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

: State Sen. Barry Finegold spent many years in the State House as a State Representative and then recently became the State Senator for the Second Essex and Middlesex District. He will now be defending his seat against either Paul Adams or Alex Vispoli.

: State Rep. Paul Adams, R-Andover, had spent less than two years in his seat as a state representative when he . Recent was one of the factors that pushed him to run.

Find out what's happening in Andoverfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

: Alex Vispoli, also a Republican, is a longtime and well-respected selectman in Andover and also hopes to challenge Barry Finegold for his seat in the State Senate. But he must first defeat Adams in the Republican primary.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.