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2026 Voter's Guide

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This guide is designed to inform Medford voters, help them to stay engaged and encourage civic participation. Feel free to return to this space as it will serve as a living resource for voters, providing details on candidates, voting logistics, upcoming forums and election results.

Election Day details

Statewide primaries are Sept. 1. Early voting is Aug. 22 - Aug. 28
Election Day is Nov. 3. Early voting is Oct. 17-30.
Polling hours for both the primary and Election Day are 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

U.S. Senate — Democratic primary

Moderators seek evidence as Markey, Moulton trade accusations 

In first Democratic primary debate, Markey and Moulton measure power differently 

Letter to the editor: Moulton a profile in courage for the 21st century 

Moulton hammers home the need for new leadership in Senate 

  • U.S. Representative
  • Governor and Lieutenant Governor
  • Attorney General
  • Secretary of State
  • Treasurer
  • Auditor

Governor’s Council, 6th District

Marblehead immigration lawyer running for Governor’s Council race in 6th District 

2nd Middlesex state Senate

Winchester resident Tom Hopcroft ends Senate campaign, will remain on ballot 

Opinion: Christine Barber is the smart, effective progressive leader we want in the state Senate 

Opinion: Christine Barber is out of step with progressive voters on Palestine 

Five Democrats pour nearly $500,000 into open 2nd Middlesex race 

Medford leaders endorse Christine Barber for state Senate 

State Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven joins crowded bid to succeed retiring Sen. Jehlen 

Cambridge Vice Mayor Burnham-Azeem pitches record of results in crowded 2nd Middlesex Senate race 

Three-term state Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven announces candidacy for 2nd Middlesex District Senate seat 

Somerville councilor Matthew McLaughlin runs for 2nd Middlesex Senate seat, citing affordability crisis 

Sen. Pat Jehlen says it was “just time” to retire after 50 years of public service 

Christine Barber seeks Senate seat with progressive record, health policy expertise 

Tom Hopcroft brings systems mindset, coalition-building pitch to 2026 state Senate race 

34th Middlesex state representative

Mbah picks up Medford endorsements for his State House run 

Somerville City Councilor Will Mbah running for 34th Middlesex seat 

Political newcomer Chris Oates throws hat into the ring in 34th Middlesex District race 

Medford School Committee member Paul Ruseau seeking state rep seat in the 34th Middlesex District 

  • District Attorney
  • Register of Probate

Ballot questions

Massachusetts sets record-tying nine-question ballot for Nov. 3 

If you're not sure if you are registered to vote or where your polling location is, go to https://www.mass.gov/topics/voting for guidance and more information.