Salem Preliminary Election Guide 2025: Candidates, Where To Vote

SALEM, MA — Salem voters will head to the polls to narrow the field for City Council in four wards during the city's preliminary election on Tuesday.

Only Wards 1, 2, 5 and 6 will be voting. Ward 6 has had a chance in location with voting taking place in the theater/music room of the Bates School.

Those choosing to vote by mail must return the preliminary ballot to the city clerk's office or to an election drop box by 8 p.m. on election day.

Candidates

Ward 1 City Council (narrow field to 2)

Cynthia Jerzylo (incumbent)

Walter Morrell

Erin Turowski

Ward 2 City Council

Andrew Smith

John Newhall

William LeGault

Ward 5 City Council

Zachary Calderon

Lydia King

John Hunt

Frederic Norton

Ward 6 City Council

Marlene Warner

Robert Camire

Katelyn Holappa

* The top two finishers in each race will advance to the Nov. 6 general election ballot.

Poll Locations:

WARD ONE
Precinct 1 Bentley Academy Gymnasium, 25 Memorial Drive

Precinct 2 Community Room, 135 Lafayette Street

WARD TWO
Precinct 1 Community Life Center, 401 Bridge Street

Precinct 2 Community Life Center, 401 Bridge Street

WARD FIVE
Precinct 1 Saltonstall School Auditorium, 211 Lafayette Street

Precinct 2 Saltonstall School Auditorium, 211 Lafayette Street

WARD SIX
Precinct 1 Bates School, Music / Theater Room (Across from Playground), Liberty Hill
Avenue

Precinct 2 Bates School, Music Room / Theater Room (Across from Playground), Libert
Hill Avenue

Check back with Patch for results on election night