Barnstable 2022 Voting Guide: Candidates, Questions, How To Vote

BARNSTABLE, MA — Election day is here, and it's arriving with big national storylines, but few items that will move the needle in Massachusetts politics.

The 2022 statewide elections in Massachusetts haven't been hotly contested, especially in the race to replace Gov. Charlie Baker. But that doesn't mean there aren't important local races on the ballot.

Before you head to the polls on Nov. 8 (or to a ballot drop box), here's a cheat sheet on all the local items you'll be voting on, plus tips on how to vote.

Where, When To Vote

Polls in Massachusetts will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 8. Find out where to vote here, and find out if you're registered to vote here.

If you're voting by mail, you can drop off your ballot at the clerk's office and in any ballot drop box — but not at polling locations. You can also mail your ballot on Election Day, but it won't be counted if it arrives after Nov. 11. Your best bet is the drop box or handing it off in-person.

For the polling locations in Barnstable, click here.

Key Races

Patch has put together a guide for statewide races which you can read here. To see all the races for Precincts 1-9 and 13, click here. For precints 10-12, click here.

The following are a few of the key contested races that will be on the ballot for Barnstable voters:

Cape and Islands District Attorney

• Robert Galibois (D)
• Dan Higgins (R)

Barnstable County Sheriff

• Donna Buckley (D)
• Timothy Whelan (R)

Barnstable County Commissioner

• Ronald Bergstrom (D)
• Ronald Beaty (R)

Massachusetts House of Representatives
2nd Barnstable District

• William Peters (R)
• Kip Diggs (D)

Massachusetts State Senate
Cape and Islands District

• Julian Cyr (D)
• Christopher Lauzon (R)

Congress
U.S. House District 9

• Bill Keating (D)
• Jesse Brown

Massachusetts Governor’s Council District 1

• Joseph Ferreira (D)