The Needham Voter's Guide to the 2016 Massachusetts Primary

NEEDHAM, MA — The state primary is this Thursday and that means that voters across Massachusetts will heading to the polls to decide who moves on to November's general election.

Voters are encouraged to confirm their voter status and polling location by visiting the Secretary of State’s office online or by calling the Town Clerk’s office.

Here's what you need to know about Thursday's election:

Party Affliation

There are four political parties in Massachusetts:

• D - Democratic Party
• R - Republican Party
• J - Green-Rainbow
• CC - United Independent Party

Voters who are enrolled in one of the above parties can only vote on the ballot for that party.

Voters who are unenrolled in a party will be listed on the voter list with the party code “U.” Unenrolled voters and can choose which party’s ballot they would like to receive.

Polling Hours

The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Here's a list of polling locations:

• Precinct A - The Center at the Heights, 300 Hillside Ave.
• Precinct B - The Center at the Heights, 300 Hillside Ave.
• Precinct C - Newman Elementary School, 1155 Central Ave.
• Precinct D - Newman Elementary School, 1155 Central Ave.
• Precinct E - Broadmeadow School, 120 Broad Meadow Rd.
• Precinct F - Needham High School, 609 Webster St.
• Precinct G - Needham High School, 609 Webster St.
• Precinct H - Broadmeadow School, 120 Broad Meadow Rd.
• Precinct I - Mitchell School, 187 Brookline St.
• Precinct J - Mitchell School, 187 Brookline St

The Ballot

U.S. House - Fourth District

Democrats

• Joe Kennedy III

Republicans

• David Rosa

State Senate - Norfolk and Suffolk

Democrats

• Michael Rush

Republicans

• No nominations

State Senate - Norfolk, Bristol, and Middlesex

Democrats

• Kristopher Aleksov

Republicans

• Richard Ross

State House - 13th Norfolk

Democrats

• Denise Garlick

Republicans

• No nominations

Councilor - Second District

Democrats

• Robert Jubinville

Republicans

• Brad Williams

Neither the Green Party or United Independent Party have any nominees. Here's who's on the ballot for the major races. A full ballot can be seen at the Secretary of State's website.

After the polls close, check back with Patch for full election results.

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