Falmouth Primary Election 2020: Voter Guide

FALMOUTH, MA — From the pandemic to the twists and turns of the U.S. Senate race, the 2020 September primary is going to be yet another interesting election in Massachusetts.

The marquee race this year is between incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Ed Markey and U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III. The reason why Kennedy wants to unseat a progressive who's been in Congress for 40-plus years is a little unclear, depending on how close you are to Hyannis Port.

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Another factor in the election is, of course, the pandemic. Early voting is happening through Aug. 28, but anyone in Massachusetts can vote absentee by mail this year — although uncertainty about the U.S. Postal Service has some voters nervous about that option.

How to vote in Falmouth

All early in-person voting will happen at the Old Senior Center, 300 Dillingham Avenue, during these hours through Aug. 28:

• Thursday, Aug. 27: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Friday, Aug. 28: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

But you can vote by mail at any point up until Sept. 1. You should've already received an application from the Secretary of State's office. If not, you can apply online, but the deadline is Aug. 26. If you don't want to vote by mail, you can drop your ballot off at Town Hall.

In-person voting on Sept. 1 will take place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Who's on the ballot

For Democrats, the Kennedy-Markey race is at the top of the ticket, followed by U.S. Rep. Bill Keating, who is running unopposed in the primary. He will face off against Republican Helen Brady in November, while the winner of the Markey-Kennedy race will square off against either Kevin O'Connor or Shiva Ayyadurai.

The State Senate race for the Plymouth and Barnstable District also won't heat up until November when State Sen. Susan Moran, D-Falmouth, goes against James McMahon in a rematch of the special election.