The Norwood Voter's Guide to the 2016 Massachusetts Primary

NORWOOD, 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:

• District 1 - Oldham School
• District 2- Oldham School
• District 3 - Civic Center
• District 4 - Cleaveland School
• District 5 - Civic Center
• District 6 - Balch School
• District 7 - Balch School
• District 8 - Callahan School
• District 9 - Prescott School

The Ballot

U.S. House - Eighth District

Democrats

• Stephen Lynch (Incumbent)

Republicans

• William Burke

State Senate - Norfolk and Suffolk

Democrats

• Michael Rush

Republicans

• No nominations

State House - 12th Norfolk

Democrats

• John Rogers

Republicans

• Tim Hempton

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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