State Election Tuesday, November 4th

No School in Medford on Election Day

– Allison Goldsberry

An election is taking place on Tuesday, November 4 for several statewide positions, including Governor.

Polls open at 7AM and close at 8PM. Since Medford’s schools are used as polls, school will be closed on Tuesday.

A listing of Medford’s polling locations is available on the city website.

Not sure which poll is yours? Enter your address here to find out and to view a sample ballot.

The following is a list of candidates competing; incumbents are marked with an asterisk*.

Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Republicans: Charlie Baker and Karyn Polito
Democrats: Martha Coakley and Steve Kerrigan
United Independent Party: Evan Falchuk and Angus Jennings
Independent: Scott Lively and Shelly Saunders
Independent: Jeffrey McCormick and Tracy Post

Senator
Democrat: Ed Markey*
Republican: Brian Herr

Attorney General
Democrat: Maura Healey
Republican: John Miller

Secretary of State
Democrat: William Galvin*
Republican: David D’Arcangelo
Green-Rainbow: Daniel Factor

Treasurer
Democrat: Deb Goldberg
Republican: Michael Heffernan
Green-Rainbow: Ian Jackson

Auditor
Democrat: Suzanne Bump*
Republican: Patricia Saint Aubin
Green-Rainbow: MK Merelice

Congressional Representative
Democrat: Katherine Clark*
Republican: None

Governor’s Councilor
Democrat: Terrence Kennedy*
Republican: Vincent Dixon

State Senator
Democrat: Pat Jehlen*
Republican: Robert Cappucci

State Representative
This seat depends upon a voter’s district; Medford has three different representatives
Democrats: Paul Donato* (unopposed), Sean Garballey* (unopposed), Christine Barber
Republican: Joseph Monju (Garballey’s opponent)
Independent: Nick Lanzilli (running against Barber for an open seat)

District Attorney
Democrat: Marian Ryan*
Republican: None

Register of Probate
Democrat: Tara DeCristofaro*
Republican: John Lambert

Ballot Questions

There are four ballot questions- click here to read them.