Wilmington 2020 Primary Election Guide: Races, How To Vote

WILMINGTON, 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, who currently represents the Massachusetts Fourth Congressional District in the House. Businessman Kevin J. O’Connor and entrepreneur Shiva Ayyadurai are facing off in the Republican primary.

Markey, 74, has said he will continue to work for passage of the Green New Deal and Medicare for all. Kennedy, 39, has also listed Medicare for all and addressing climate change as two of his top issues.

Democratic voters in Wilmington will also cast their ballots in the U.S. House Sixth District Democratic primary, where U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton faces two challengers, Angus McQuilken and Jamie Belsito.

Another factor in the election is, of course, the pandemic. Early voting is happening through Aug. 28, but anyone in Massachusetts can vote absentee by mail this year — although uncertainty about the U.S. Postal Service has some voters nervous about that option.

How to vote early in person:

All Wilmington voters can vote early at the Town Hall Auditorium, 121 Glen Road, Wilmington.

Aug. 22 — 2 to 6 p.m.
Aug. 23 — 8 a.m. to noon
Aug. 24 — 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Aug. 25 — 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Aug. 26 — 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Aug. 27 — 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Aug. 28 — 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

How to vote by mail:

All voters are also eligible to vote by mail, this year, but ballots you must apply for your application by Aug. 26. You should've already received an application from the Secretary of State's office. If not, download the registration form here and drop it in the dropbox at Town Hall by 5 p.m.

You can mail your ballot to the Town Clerk's Office, 121 Glen Road, Wilmington, MA 01887, or drop it in the town’s secure drop box located at 121 Glen Road. Mail-in ballots must be received by Sept. 1 at 8 p.m.

How to vote in person on election day:

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

• Precincts 1 and 2 - The Boutwell School, 17 Boutwell Street

• Precincts 3 and 4 - The Wildwood School, 182 Wildwood Street

• Precincts 5 and 6 - Town Hall, 121 Glen Road

Who's on the ballot

For Democrats, the Kennedy-Markey race is at the top of the ticket, followed by the U.S. House 6th District Democratic primary, with incumbent Seth Moulton facing Jamie Belsito and Angus McQuilken.

Republicans will pick between businessman Kevin J. O'Connor and entrepreneur Shiva Ayyadurai in the U.S. Senate primary.

There are no other contested primaries. Sample ballots are available here.