Politics & Government

Waltham General Election Voting Guide 2016

Skipped early voting? No worries, we've got you covered on Nov. 8.

WALTHAM, MA – The big day is almost here, and whether you're still undecided, committed to a candidate, or considering sitting this one out, you've got an important decision to make.

So we're going to make that a bit easier on you. Here's a look at everything you need to know before you head to the booths:

Who/What's on the ballot:

Aside from the four presidential candidates making national headlines, here are some of the other notable names and items on the ballot.

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  • Congresswoman Katherine Clark, Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian, Rep. John Lawn, Jr. and Sen. Michael Barrett are all running unopposed.
  • Rep. Thomas Stanley, who represents the 9th Middlesex District, is being challenged for his seat by Independent Stacey Gallagher Tully.
  • There are four questions on the ballot this year: Slot licenses, charter schools, free-range chickens, and recreational marijuana. Read our rundown on the ballot questions here.

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Voting Schedule:

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8. If you make the line by 8 p.m., you're allowed to vote.
Some people chose to vote early this year. Massachusetts allowed early voting for the first time from Oct. 24 to Nov. 4.

Polling Locations

Here are the polling locations for the upcoming election, courtesy of the City of Waltham website.

First Number: Ward

Second Number: Precinct

City of Waltham

Don't know your precinct? Don't worry, you can click here to find out.

You can find more information on the City of Waltham website.

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