Election 2022: Braintree Voter Guide

BRAINTREE, MA — Voters in Braintree will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 8, for the 2022 general election.

In addition to races for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general, there are several contested Congressional contests and key races at the state and local level, as well as three ballot questions.

The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 29. You can check your voting status on the Secretary of State's website, where you can also find your polling place.

There are several ways residents can vote:

Mail-In Voting

Vote-by-mail applications must be received by the Braintree town clerk by 5 p.m. on Nov. 1.

Ballots can be returned by mail, emailed, faxed or returned by hand to the clerk’s office.

Early Voting

Voters have the option of early, in-person voting at Braintree Town Hall beginning on Oct. 22 through Nov. 4. For voting hours, click here.

Voting on Election Day

Polls in Massachusetts are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. You can also use the Secretary of State’s website to find your polling place.

Key Races

The following are the key contested races that will be on the ballot for Braintree voters:

Norfolk County District Attorney

• Michael Morrissey (D)

Norfolk County Sheriff

• Patrick McDermott (D)

Norfolk County Commissioner

• Peter Collins (D)
• Matthew Sheehan (I)

Massachusetts House of Representatives

5th Norfolk District

• Mark Cusack

Massachusetts State Senate
Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol District

• Brian Muello (R)
• Walter Timilty (D)

Congress
U.S. House District 8

• Robert Burke (R)
• Stephen Lynch (D)

Governor

• Maura Healey (D)
• Geoff Diehl (R)

Lt. Governor

• Kim Driscoll (D)
• Leah Cole Allen (R)

Attorney General

• Andrea Campbell (D)
• James McMahaon (R)

Secretary Of State

• William Galvin (D)*
• Rayla Campbell (R)

Treasurer

• Deb Goldberg (D)*

Auditor

• Diana DiZoglio (D)
• Anthony Amore (R)

Massachusetts Governor’s Council District 2

• Robert Jubinville (D)
• Dashe Videira (R)

Ballot Questions

• Question 1, which, if passed, would create a 4% tax on incomes that exceed $1 million for education and transportation purposes.
• Question 2, which, if passed, would enact a medical loss ratio of 83% for dental insurance plans beginning on January 1, 2024?
• Question 3, which, if passed, would change the number of licenses per establishment granted incrementally from no more than 12 in 2023 to no more than 18 by 2031 and prohibits in-store automated and self-checkout sales of alcohol?