Burlington 2024 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates
BURLINGTON, MA— On Nov. 5, Burlington residents cast their votes for several key federal and state positions, including the office of president, U.S. senator, Congress, Governor's Council, and others.On the ballot, residents will be asked five questions on the following topics: Whether the state auditor has the authority to audit the legislature. Whether students should be required to pass the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System exam to receive a high school diploma.Whether drivers for transportation networks like Uber and Lyft should have the right to form unions for collective bargaining.Whether people 21 years and older should be allowed to "grow, possess, and use certain natural psychedelic substances, in certain circumstances."Whether the state should increase the minimum hourly wage for tipped workers.Full text of each ballot question and more information on the questions is available at the Secretary of the Commonwealth's website.For President, the candidates are: Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, Democrat, Donald J. Trump and J.D. Vance, Republican, Jill Stein and Gloria Caballero-Roca, Green Party, Chase Oliver and Mike ter Maat, Libertarian, Claudia De la Cruz and Karina Garcia, Socialism and Liberation, and Shiva Ayyadurai and Crystal Ellis, Independent.For United States Senate, the candidates are Elizabeth Warren, Democrat, and John Deaton, Republican.For U.S. Congress, Seth Moulton, Democrat, is running unopposed.For Governor's Council, Mara Dolan, Democrat, is running unopposed.For Senator in General Court, Cindy F. Friedman, Democrat, is running unopposed.For Representative in General Court, Kenneth I. Gordon, Democrat, is running unopposed.For Clerk of Courts, Michael A. Sullivan, Democrat, is running unopposed.For Register of Deeds, the candidates are Maria C. Curatone, Democrat, and William "Billy" Tauro, Independent.You can also look up a sample ballot by entering your address at the Secretary of the Commonwealth's website.Voting DetailsEarly voting in Burlington begins Oct. 19 and continues until Nov. 1. More information about voting in Burlington is available here.Polls in Massachusetts are open on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can use the Secretary of the Commonwealth's website to find your polling place. The last day to register to vote is Oct. 26.The Secretary of the Commonwealth has also provided useful information in this guide: When, Where, How Do I Vote?The article Burlington 2024 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates appeared first on Burlington, MA Patch.
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