Chelmsford 2026 Election Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places, Early Voting Details

CHELMSFORD, MA — Massachusetts voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to decide races for governor, U.S. Senate, state legislative seats and other offices.

Democratic Gov. Maura Healey is seeking reelection against Republican Michael Minogue and independent candidate Michael James. Democratic U.S. Sen. Ed Markey faces Republican John Deaton and two other candidates.

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Other statewide races include attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer and auditor. Voters will also decide nine statewide ballot questions.

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Election Day Voting

Chelmsford polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 3.

• Precincts 1 and 2: Senior Center, 75 Groton Road.
• Precincts 3 through 8: McCarthy Middle School, 250 North Road.
• Precincts 9 through 11: Town Offices Gymnasium, 50 Billerica Road.

Voters can confirm their registration and polling information at VoteInMA.com.

Early Voting

In-person early voting runs from Oct. 17 through Oct. 30 at the Town Offices Gymnasium, 50 Billerica Road.

Voting hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays; and 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays.

Registration And Mail Voting

The voter registration deadline is Saturday, Oct. 24. Online registration is available until 11:59 p.m.

Applications to vote by mail must reach election officials by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Candidates

The following candidates will appear on Chelmsford ballots, depending on precinct, according to the Secretary of the Commonwealth's candidate list.

U.S. Senate: Edward J. Markey (D); John Deaton (R); Shiva Ayyadurai (I); Joe Tache (Socialism and Liberation).

Governor and Lieutenant Governor: Maura Healey and Kim Driscoll (D); Michael Minogue and Shawn Oliver (R); Andrea James and Kayla Kittredge (I).

Attorney General: Andrea Joy Campbell (D); Michael C. Walsh (R).

Secretary Of The Commonwealth: William Francis Galvin (D); Anne R. Brensley (R).

State Treasurer: Deborah B. Goldberg (D); Elizabeth Dionne (R).

State Auditor: Diana DiZoglio (D); Al Ozonoff (Libertarian).

U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District: Lori Loureiro Trahan (D); Gary J. Grossi (R); Dennis R. Conlon (unenrolled).

Governor's Council, 3rd District: Mara Dolan (D).

State Senate, 3rd Middlesex District: Michael J. Barrett (D).

State House, 2nd Middlesex District: James Arciero (D).

State House, 14th Middlesex District: Simon J. Cataldo (D).

State House, 16th Middlesex District: Lorena G. Betts (D); Karla J. Miller (R).

Northern Middlesex District Attorney: Marian T. Ryan (D).

Middlesex Register of Probate: Tara E. DeCristofaro (D); Tara Martorella (Justice for All).

Sample Ballot And More Information

Voters can look up their sample ballot through the Secretary of the Commonwealth's website.

Additional election information is available on the Chelmsford Town Clerk's election page.