Politics & Government

Waltham 2024 State Primary Election Guide

Here's what to know ahead of the Sept. 3 state primaries in Massachusetts.

The ballot is fairly thin across the state with the majority of state representative, state senator, and federal legislator elections uncontested at the primary level.
The ballot is fairly thin across the state with the majority of state representative, state senator, and federal legislator elections uncontested at the primary level. (Patch Media)

WALTHAM, MA — Waltham voters will head to the polls for the state primary election Sept. 3 to determine candidates for federal, state, and local offices. Polls open statewide at 7 a.m. Tuesday and close at 8 p.m.

Voters across the state will be deciding local state House and Senate races, plus races for Governor's Council, Clerk of Courts, Register of Deeds and other municipal offices in this year's cycle.

Find your polling place here and check if you're registered to vote here.

Find out what's happening in Walthamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The ballot is fairly thin across the state with the majority of state representative, state senator, and federal legislator elections uncontested at the primary level.

One race with some intrigue in the primary is the Republican race to challenge U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren in November.

Find out what's happening in Walthamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Robert Antonellis, of Medford, Quincy City Councilor Ian Cain and former U.S. Attorney John Deaton are vying to face off against Warren.

A full list of candidates running in the primary is available from the secretary of the commonwealth's website.

For more about the state elections, read our Patch primer here: MA 2024 State Primary Election Guide: Who's Running, Voting Hours

With reporting from Scott Souza.

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