Politics & Government
Wayland MA Primary 2026: Contested Races, Polling Information
Voters will weigh in on several contested races Tuesday.
WAYLAND, MA — Voters will head to the polls Tuesday with several contested races on the Democratic and Republican ballots.
The Sept. 1 primary includes Democratic contests for U.S. Senate, the 5th Congressional District, Governor’s Council and Northern District Attorney, along with a Republican contest for governor.
Incumbent Sen. Edward J. Markey faces U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton in the Democratic Senate primary. Incumbent U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark faces Jonathan Paz and Tarik Samman for the 5th Congressional District nomination, according to Wayland’s sample ballots.
In the 3rd Governor’s Council District, Mara Dolan faces Margie Palladino. Northern District Attorney Marian Ryan faces David Solet.
Republican voters will choose between Michael Roger Minogue and Brian Shortsleeve for governor.
Polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. Each precinct should vote in the gymnasium of the Town Building.
You can find more information on voting in Wayland here.
