MA Election Day 2019: Expected Voter Turnout, What To Know

Fifty-eight communities are holding municipal elections in Massachusetts Tuesday. There are no statewide races, but several city council, mayoral and school committee races will be on ballots across the state.

A huge turnout for Tuesday isn't expected since September's primary elections saw record low voter turnout numbers in many communities, and Tuesday's ballots don't feature the usually more popular statewide races.

Secretary of State William Galvin said Monday a turnout rate of 30-40 percent in a community is "exceptionally high."

As Galvin noted, local elections are the ones that can most impact everyday life within a voter's community. In this year's elections, zoning is a particularly hot issue.

"Zoning and land use development issues seem to be the preeminent issue throughout Massachusetts," he said, according to State House News. "As I've traveled the state over recent months, it seems when you speak to local officials or candidates running for local offices, almost invariably the first thing they talk about is development. In some cases, it's the lack of housing development, in some cases it's about the nature of the development that's going on and the effect it's having on their existing communities."

Voters committed to hitting the polls can find their nearest polling location online. Make sure you're registered to vote before you make your way to the polls. The Massachusetts Secretary of State's website can help you find your voter registration status.

Voting should be a quick and easy process, but if you run into issues, Massachusetts Secretary of State Bill Galvin said anyone with questions or problems about voting should call 1-800-462-VOTE.

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For specific guides on polling places and races in your community, check your town's Patch website for voter guides like the ones below:

Boston Election Guide: Candidates, Question, Polling Sites

Worcester 2019 Election Guide: Poll Sites, Voting Hours, More

Newton Elections 2019: What To Know, Candidates, Polling Places

Melrose Election 2019: Everything To Know, Where To Vote

Braintree Election Guide: Candidates, Polling Sites

Framingham 2019 Election Guide: Poll Sites, Voting Hours, More

Somerville Election Guide 2019: Who's Running, Polling Locations

Barnstable Election Guide: Candidates, Polling Sites

Waltham 2019 Local Elections: Candidates, Polling Location, Hours