Politics & Government

Salem Presidential Primary Voter Guide: Candidates, Where To Vote

Voters will go to the polls on Tuesday to narrow the field of candidates for the November general election.

Massachusetts votes in the presidential Super Tuesday primary —​ along with 15 other states in the single largest day of voting on the primary calendar.
Massachusetts votes in the presidential Super Tuesday primary —​ along with 15 other states in the single largest day of voting on the primary calendar. (Scott Souza/Patch)

SALEM, MA — Salem voters will go to the polls on Tuesday to help narrow the field of presidential candidates for the November general election.

Massachusetts votes in the presidential Super Tuesday primary — along with 15 other states in the single largest day of voting on the primary calendar.

In Massachusetts, every registered voter can vote in a primary election. You do not need to be a
party member to participate, but your party registration may affect your ballot options.

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There are currently three recognized political parties in Massachusetts. If you are registered
as a Democrat, Republican or Libertarian, you cannot vote in another party's primary.

Each party holds its own primary. Separate ballots are printed for each party, with only the
candidates running for that party's nomination listed.

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If you are not enrolled in a political party (unenrolled), you can choose a party ballot when you check-in at your polling place. Choosing a ballot will not enroll you in a party.

Once you have chosen a party ballot, and the poll worker marks your choice on the voter list,
you cannot change your selection.

Polls in Salem will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the following locations:

Ward 1 Precinct 1 Bentley Academy Gymnasium, 25 Memorial Drive
Ward 1 Precinct 2 Community Center, 135 Lafayette Street
Ward 2 Precinct 1 & 2 Community Life Center, 401 Bridge Street
Ward 3 Precinct 1 & 2 Salem High School, Auditorium, 77 Willson Street
Ward 4 Precinct 1 & 2 Witchcraft Heights School Gym, 1 Frederick Street
Ward 5 Precinct 1 & 2 Saltonstall School Auditorium, 211 Lafayette Street
Ward 6 Precinct 1 & 2 Bates School Gymnasium, 53 Liberty Hill Avenue
Ward 7 Precinct 1 & 2 Salem Enterprise Center, 121 Loring Avenue

Vote-by-mail ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. to the City Clerk's Office or drop box locations at Fire Station Headquarters, 48 Lafayette Street, Fire Station #5, 64 Loring Avenue, Fire Station #4, 415 Essex Street, Fire Station #2, 142 North Street.

While the field of candidates actively seeking the party's nomination has been whittled down considerably in recent months, there are several candidates on the ballot in each party:

Democratic Party

Dean Phillips

Joseph R. Biden

Marianne Williamson

Republican Party

Chris Christie

Ryan Binkley

Vivek Ramaswamy

Asa Hutchinson

Donald J. Trump

Ron DeSantis

Nikki Haley

Libertarian Party

Jacob George Hornberger

Michael D. Rectenwald

Chase Russell Oliver

Michael Ter Maat

Lars Damian Mapstead

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