Stoughton Primary Election 2020: Voter Guide

STOUGHTON, MA — From the pandemic to the twists and turns of the U.S. Senate race, the 2020 September primary is going to be yet another interesting election in Massachusetts.

The marquee race this year is between incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Ed Markey and U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III. The reason why Kennedy wants to unseat a progressive who's been in Congress for 40-plus years is a little unclear, depending on how close you are to Hyannis Port.

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But Democratic voters in Stoughton have an important local race, too. The Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth District has two Democrats running for state senate: incumbent Walter Timilty and challenger Jarrod Rose.

Timilty has represented the district for the last three years.

How to vote early in Stoughton

All early in-person voting will happen at Town Hall, during these hours through Aug. 28:

• Thursday, Aug. 27: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Friday, Aug. 28: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

But you can vote by mail at any point up until Sept. 1. You should've already received an application from the Secretary of State's office. If not, you can apply online, but the deadline is Aug. 26. If you don't want to vote by mail, you can drop your ballot off at Town Hall.

In-person voting on Sept. 1 will take place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.