Worcester Primary Election Guide 2018

WORCESTER, 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.

Also on the Democratic ballot, Michael Moore runs in the Second Worcester District for State Senator. For the 17th Worcester District, three Democrats - Pamela Gemme, David Henry Argosky LeBoef and W. Stuart Loosemore are on the ballot for State Representative.

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

Get the complete list of candidates for Worcester here.

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

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