Special State Primary - Burlington's Election Guide

It's time to vote in the Special State Primary to choose party candidates to run in the special election to fill now Secretary of State John Kerry's former seat.

In Burlington, voting will take place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Burlington High School. Volunteers at the school will help voters find their correct precinct and party ballot.

Town Clerk Amy Warfield suggests voters plan ahead when heading to the polls since school will still be in session today.

"School will be in session that day so traffic at the polls during the 7 to 8 a.m. hour and the 2 to 3 p.m. hour may be heavier," she said. "Please plan on accordingly if you are coming during those hours."

Today's primary election will include a race for both the Democrats and Republicans:

• U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-8th), U.S. Rep. Ed Markey (D-5th) and Brett Rhyne (write-in candidate) will face off in the Democratic primary

• Former Navy SEAL Gabriel Gomez, former U.S. Attorney Michael Sullivan and State Rep. Dan Winslow (R-Norfolk) will face off in the Republican primary.

To read interviews done with the candidates by Patch, click on the following links:

Democrats

Stephen Lynch

Edward Markey

Brett Rhyne (write-in candidate)

Republicans

Gabriel Gomez

Michael Sullivan

Daniel Winslow