Salem Votes 2021: Preliminary Election Guide

SALEM, MA — There will be preliminary elections for mayor and city council in Wards 1, 2, 4 and 7 in Salem on Tuesday, Sept. 14.

The preliminary will determine which candidates move on to the general election in November. Races with more than two candidates require preliminary elections. Mayor is the only position on the ballot Tuesday in Wards 3, 5 and 6.

Who's on the ballot?

Mayor

Stephen G. Dibble

Frank L. Perley, III

Kimberley Driscoll

Ward 1 City Council

Maribel N. Steadman

Robert K. McCarthy

Christopher J. Malstrom, Jr.

Ward 2 City Council

James M. Zavaglia

Armand V. Blanchette

Caroline E. Watson-Felt

Ward 4 City Council

Grayson Martinez Ocasio

Leveille McClain

Stephanie Rodriguez

Ward 7 City Council

Andrew Varela

Francis Riggieri

Veronica Faustino

Where can I vote?

Ward 1

Bentley Academy Gymnasium, Community Room on Lafayette Street

Ward 2

Mayor Jean Levesque Community Life Center on Bridge Street (previously St. Peter's Church Parish Hall)

Ward 3

Salem High School

Ward 4

Witchcraft Heights Elementary School, Frederick Street

Ward 5

Saltonstall School auditorium, Lafayette Street

Ward 6

Bates School, Liberty Hill Avenue

Ward 7

Enterprise Center on Loring Avenue

Polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Due to the changes to the Ward 2 voting location, arrangements have been made with the Council on Aging to provide transportation to and from St. Peter's Church, 24 St. Peter Street to the Community Life Center.

Scheduled pickup times are 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Masks must be worn by all residents riding on the van at all times.

For seniors and those with disabilities needing rides to the polls from their homes should call the Council on Aging at 978-744-0924 x 43008.

Election results

Election results will be available on Patch as soon as they are available on Tuesday night.

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More information can be found at the Salem Election Central here.