Needham 2018 Primary Election Guide

NEEDHAM, 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 U.S. 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 Massie are on the ballot for Governor for the Democrats.

One primary that has drawn interest from observes is the race for the Democratic nomination for secretary of state. Longtime incumbent William F. Galvin, who was first elected to the position in 1994, faces a challenge from Boston City Councilor Josh Zakim. On the Republican side, only Anthony Amore will be on the ballot.

The Fourth Congressional District race includes a primary battle between incumbent Joe Kennedy III and Gary Rucinski of Newton. There are no Republican candidates.

Attorney General candidates in the Republican camp are James R. McMahon and Daniel Shores. AG Maura Healey is alone in the Democratic primary.

Norfolk, Bristol, and Middlesex state Senator Richard Ross has no Republican primary opponents. The Democrats will have their choice of Kristopher Aleksov, Jacquline Katz, and Becca Rausch.

Democratic state Rep. Denise Garlick of the Norfolk 13th District faces a primary challenge from Needham native Ted Steinberg. There are no Republican candidates.

The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Content from Charlene Arsenault was used in this report.

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