Politics & Government

Shrewsbury Primary Election Guide 2018

The state primary election is on Tuesday, Sept. 4. Get out the vote.

SHREWSBURY, 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 Second District, which includes Worcester, includes the Republican battle for Representative in Congress between Tracy Lovvorn and Kevin William Powers. James McGovern runs unopposed for the Democrats, as does Jamie Eldridge for State Senator. Marilyn Petitto Devaney and Nick Carter are on the Democratic ballot for Councillor.

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Also on the Democratic ballot, Michael Moore runs in the Second Worcester District for State Senator.

There are no contested races for State Senate or House of Representatives on the Republican Ballot.

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Get the sample ballots for Shrewsbury here.

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

Here are the polling locations:

  • Precinct 1 and 2: Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building 100 Maple Avenue Shrewsbury, MA 01545
  • Precinct 3: Calvin Coolidge School 1 Florence St.
  • Precinct 4: Scandinavian Athletic Club 438 Lake St.
  • Precincts 5 and 10: Sewer/Water Department Garage 209 South St.
  • Precinct 6: Shrewsbury Senior Center 98 Maple Ave.
  • Precincts 7 and 8: Spring Street School 123 Spring St.
  • Precinct 9: Fire Station Number 3 20 Cen Tech Boulevard

Don't know where to vote? Go here and plug in your name and address.

Click here to check your voter registration status and here to find your polling location and precinct.

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