Lexington's 4th Middlesex Senate Voting Guide

BEACON HILL, MA – The special election to fill the unexpired 4th Middlesex Senate District seat left open by late state Sen. Kenneth Donnelly will be held July 25. Three Democrats are vying for the position. While the general election is not for another two months, the winner of the June 27 primary may win the overall race as no Republicans have announced their candidacy.

Donnelly, an Arlington Democrat who represented the 4th Middlesex District's Arlington, Billerica, Burlington, Woburn, and parts of Lexington, died earlier this year following an eight-month battle with a brain tumor. He was 66.

Here's your guide to the upcoming special election, including who's running, where to vote and how to register.

The Candidates

Sean Garballey – 23rd Middlesex District representative

Cindy Friedman – Donnelly's former Chief of Staff

Mary Ann Steward – Board of Elementary and Secondary Education parent representative

Where Do I Vote?

Precinct 1
School Administration Building
146 Maple Street (enter via 328 Lowell Street driveway)

Precinct 2
Bowman School
9 Philip Road

Precinct 3
Community Center
39 Marrett Road

Precinct 4
Cary Memorial Building
1605 Massachusetts Avenue

Precinct 5
School Administration Building
146 Maple Street (enter via 328 Lowell Street driveway)

Precinct 6
Cary Memorial Building
1605 Massachusetts Avenue

Precinct 7
Estabrook School
117 Grove Street

Precinct 8
Samuel Hadley Public Services Building
201 Bedford Street

Precinct 9
Maria Hastings School
7 Crosby Road (enter via 2618 Massachusetts Avenue)

Not sure where to vote? Find out what precinct you're in here.

Registering to Vote

The deadline to register for the June 27 Special State Primary is 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7. Click here to find out if you're registered.

Here's how to register, via the secretary of state's website:

Registering online:

In order to register to vote online, you must have a signature on file with the Registry of Motor Vehicles. If you currently have a Massachusetts driver's license or state ID card, you may use the online voter registration application to register, update your address, or change your party affiliation. Voter registration forms submitted online must be submitted by midnight on the date of the voter registration deadline.

Registering by mail:

If you do not qualify to register to vote online, or if you would prefer to register by mail, you may download the voter registration form by using the link provided in the box to the right. The form must be completed, signed, and delivered to your local election official. Voter registration forms submitted by mail must be postmarked no later than the voter registration deadline.

Registering in-person:

If you would like to register in-person, you may do so at any local election office, as well as the Elections Division of the Secretary of the Commonwealth's office. Voter registration is also available as part of every transaction at the Registry of Motor Vehicles and at certain public assistance agencies. Voter registration forms completed in-person are valid as of the day that they are signed.

Click here for information on submitting an absentee ballot.

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