Medford 2019 Preliminary Election Set For Sept. 17

MEDFORD, MA — The city will hold a preliminary election for its City Council race on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Voters will be asked to send 14 City Council candidates to the general election.

There are currently 15 candidates on the ballot (see below).

Polling Locations

Polls will be open 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

Ward 1 Precinct 1
Andrews Middle School, 3000 Mystic Vly Pkwy

Ward 1 Precinct 2
Firefighters’ Club, 340 Salem Street

Ward 2 Precinct 1
St. Francis Parish Center, Fellsway West and Fulton St.

Ward 2 Precinct 2
Roberts Elementary School, 35 Court Street

Ward 3 Precinct 1
Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 170 Governors Ave

Ward 3 Precinct 2
Temple Shalom, 475 Winthrop Street

Ward 4 Precinct 1
Tufts University, Gantcher Center Rear, 161 College Ave.

Ward 4 Precinct 2
Walkling Ct./Auburn and North St.(Fondacaro Center)

Ward 5 Precinct 1
Columbus Elementary School, 37 Hicks Ave

Ward 5 Precinct 2
Columbus Elementary School, 37 Hicks Ave

Ward 6 Precinct 1
West Medford Fire Station, 26 Harvard Ave

Ward 6 Precinct 2
Brooks School, 388 High Street

Ward 7 Precinct 1
Mystic Valley Towers, North Building Entrance

Ward 7 Precinct 2
McGlynn K-8 Public School, 3004 Mystic Valley Parkway

Ward 8 Precinct 1
Senior Center, 101 Riverside Avenue

Ward 8 Precinct 2
South Medford Fire Station, Zero Medford Street

Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story implied the vote would be for seven city councilors. The preliminary vote lowered the number of candidates to 14.