Marlborough Primary Election Guide 2018

MARLBOROUGH, MA—The state primaries take place on Tuesday, Sept. 4, for all parties, with candidates vying for a slot on the Nov. 6 mid-term election ballot.

Massachusetts has incumbent Elizabeth Warren as the sole Democrat on the ballot for state senator, with Geoff Diehl, John Kingston and Beth Lindstrom on the ballot for the Republicans. Independents Shiva Ayyadurai, John Devine and Joshua Ford are also running for state senate. Scott D. Lively, from Springfield, is taking on Republican Governor Charlie Baker. Jay Gonzalez and Bob Maissie are on the ballot for Governor for the Democrats.

Attorney General candidates in the Republican camp are James R. McMahon and Daniel Shores.

The battle for Third District, which includes Marlborough, Democratic Representative for Congress is a big one that includes Jeffrey Ballinger, Alexandra Chandler, Rufus Gifford, Leonard Golder, Daniel Arrigg Koh, Barbara L'Italien, Bopha Malone, Juana B. Matias and Lori Loureiro Trahan. Senators for Congress run unopposed in both parties.

For the 4th Middlesex District, which includes Ward 2 - Precinct 1, Ward 3 - Precincts 1 and 2, Ward 4 - Precincts 1 and 2, Ward 5 - Precincts 1 and 2, Ward 6 - Precincts 1 and 2, and Ward 7 - Precinct 2, there are no contested races for state senators or representatives.

Find the sample ballot for the 4th Middlesex District here.

The 13th Middlesex District, which includes Ward 1 - Precincts 1 and 2, Ward 2 - Precinct 2 and Ward 7 - Precinct 1 in Marlborough, there are also no contested races for state senators or representatives.

Find the sample ballot for the 14th Middlesex District here.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 4.

Polling Locations Are:

WARD ONE: Prec. 1 and 2 Francis J. Kane School, 520 Farm Road

WARD TWO: Prec. 1 and 2 Francis J. Kane School, 520 Farm Road
WARD THREE: Prec. 1 Senior Center, 40 New St.
WARD THREE: Prec. 2 Raymond J. Richer School, 80 Foley Road
WARD FOUR: Prec. 1 and 2 Senior Center, 40 New St.
WARD FIVE: Prec. 1 Senior Center, 40 New St.
WARD FIVE: Prec. 2 Senior Center, 40 New St.
WARD SIX: Prec. 1 and 2 1LT Charles W. Whitcomb School, 25 Union Street
WARD SEVEN: Prec. 1 and 2 Hildreth School Gymnasium, 85 Sawin Street

Wednesday, Aug. 15, was the deadline to register to vote or to change enrollment either to another party or to "unenrolled," which means not affiliated with an party. Voters registered as Democratic, Republican, or Libertarian must vote the party ballot as they are registered. Voters who are unenrolled or enrolled in a political designation other than Democratic, Republican, or Libertarian, may choose a party ballot.

Click on this link to check your voter registration status, view specimen ballots and find your precinct and polling location.

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