Winchester Voter's Guide: Nov. 8 State, Presidential Election

WINCHESTER, MA – This election day, you have some important decisions to make. You handle who to vote for, we'll give you everything you need to get into the voting booth.

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.

• Congresswoman Katherine Clark is running unopposed
• In the most highly-publicized local race, incumbent State Rep. Michael Day will run against challenger Caroline Colarusso in the race for the 31st Middlesex District State Representative seat.
• Incumbent 5th Middlesex District Senator Jason Lewis will be challenged by Republican Vincent Dixon of Winchester.
• Governor's Councilor Terrence Kennedy, Senator Patricia Jehlen and Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian are all running unopposed.
• 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.

Did you experience problems at the polls in Winchester? Long lines? Trouble finding your polling place? Whatever it is, we want to know. Text us your experiences by signing up for the Electionland Project. Just text ELECTIONLAND to 69866 to participate and tell us about your experience voting. We’ll find out what, if anything, went wrong in your district.

When to vote:

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.

Where to vote:

Enter your address in this website to learn where your polling place is located. Check back with Patch for more election coverage and live results.

What to bring:

An accepted form of ID and your patriotic spirit.

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