Politics & Government
Woburn 2026 Election Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places, Early Voting Details
Voters will head to the polls to determine races for governor, U.S. Senate, state legislative seats and other offices.
WOBURN, MA — Massachusetts voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to decide races for governor, U.S. Senate, state legislative seats and other offices.
Democratic Gov. Maura Healey is seeking reelection against Republican Michael Minogue and independent candidate Michael James. Democratic U.S. Sen. Ed Markey faces Republican John Deaton and two other candidates.
Other statewide races include attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer and auditor. Voters will also decide nine statewide ballot questions.
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Election Day Voting
Woburn polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 3.
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- Ward 1: Joyce Middle School, 55 Locust St.
- Ward 2: Shamrock Elementary School, 60 Green St.
- Ward 3: Spence Farmstand, 41 Wyman St.
- Ward 4, Precinct 1: Old Wyman School, 679 Main St.
- Ward 4, Precinct 2: White Elementary School, 36 Bow St.
- Ward 5: Goodyear Elementary School, 41 Central St.
- Ward 6: Altavesta Elementary School, 980 1/2 Main St.
- Ward 7: Reeves Elementary School, 240 Lexington St.
Voters can confirm their registration and polling information at VoteInMA.com.
Early Voting
In-person early voting runs from Oct. 17 through Oct. 30 at the old Wyman School, 679 Main St., with entry through the Newbury Street doors.
Voting hours are 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 17-18 and Oct. 24-25; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 20-21 and Oct. 26-28; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 23 and Oct. 30; and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 29.
There is no early voting Oct. 19 or Oct. 22.
Registration And Mail Voting
The voter registration deadline is Saturday, Oct. 24. Online registration is available until 11:59 p.m.
Applications to vote by mail must reach election officials by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27.
Candidates
The following candidates will appear on Woburn ballots, depending on precinct, according to the Secretary of the Commonwealth's candidate list.
U.S. Senate: Edward J. Markey (D); John Deaton (R); Shiva Ayyadurai (I); Joe Tache (Socialism and Liberation).
Governor and Lieutenant Governor: Maura Healey and Kim Driscoll (D); Michael Minogue and Shawn Oliver (R); Andrea James and Kayla Kittredge (I).
Attorney General: Andrea Joy Campbell (D); Michael C. Walsh (R).
Secretary Of The Commonwealth: William Francis Galvin (D); Anne R. Brensley (R).
State Treasurer: Deborah B. Goldberg (D); Elizabeth Dionne (R).
State Auditor: Diana DiZoglio (D); Al Ozonoff (Libertarian).
U.S. House, 5th Congressional District: Katherine M. Clark (D).
Governor's Council, 6th District: Terrence W. Kennedy (D).
State Senate, 4th Middlesex District: Cindy F. Friedman (D).
State House, 15th Middlesex District: Michelle L. Ciccolo (D).
State House, 30th Middlesex District: Richard M. Haggerty (D).
Northern Middlesex District Attorney: Marian T. Ryan (D).
Middlesex Register of Probate: Tara E. DeCristofaro (D); Tara Martorella (Justice for All).
Sample Ballot And More Information
Woburn's official Nov. 3 election page will provide specimen ballots when available. The city notes that each ballot will consist of two cards because of the number of ballot questions.
Voters can also look up their sample ballot through the Secretary of the Commonwealth's website.
Additional election information is available on the Woburn City Clerk's election page.
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