Politics & Government

Where Do I Vote in Medford Today?

U.S. Senate special election polls will be open in the city from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The special primary election for the vacant U.S. Senate seat will be held throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts today.

The Democratic primary will has U.S. Congressman Edward Markey of Malden and U.S. Congressman Stephen Lynch on the ballot, with Brett Rhyne of Needham as a write-in candidate.

Republican combatants will be former U.S. Attorney Michael Sullivan of Abington, U.S. Navy SEAL veteran Gabriel Gomez of Cohasset and State Rep. Dan Winslow of Norfolk.

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The seat was vacated by John Kerry when he was confirmed as U.S. Secretary of State. The seat is currently held on an interim basis by Democrat William "Mo" Cowan.

The winners of the two primaries will face off in a June 25 general election.

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The polls in Medford will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The city notes that schools will be in session in Medford and parking at many locations is expected to be limited.

Here are Medford's polling locations:

  • Ward 1, Precinct 1       Andrews Middle School, 3000 Mystic Vly. Pkwy.
  • Ward 1, Precinct 2       Fire Fighters Club, 340 Salem Street
  • Ward 2, Precinct 1       St. Francis Parish Center, Fellsway and Fulton St.
  • Ward 2, Precinct 2       Roberts Elementary School, 35 Court St. (Park Street)                                
  • Ward 3, Precinct 1       Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 170 Governors Ave. 
  • Ward 3, Precinct 2       Temple Shalom, 475 Winthrop Street
  • Ward 4, Precinct 1        Gantcher Center Rear, 161 College Ave.
  • Ward 4, Precinct 2       Walkling Court, Auburn and North St. (Fondacaro Center)                                   
  • Ward 5, Precinct 1       Columbus Elementary School, 37 Hicks Ave.
  • Ward 5, Precinct 2       Columbus Elementary School, 37 Hicks Ave.
  • Ward 6, Precinct 1       West Medford Fire Station, 26 Harvard Ave.
  • Ward 6, Precinct 2       Brooks Elementary School, 388 High St.
  • Ward 7, Precinct 1       Mystic Valley Towers, North Building Entrance
  • Ward 7, Precinct 2       McGlynn K-8 Public School, 3004 Mystic Vly. Pkwy. 
  • Ward 8, Precinct 1       Senior Center, 101 Riverside Ave.
  • Ward 8, Precinct 2       Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall – 114 Mystic Ave.

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