Mass Primary Elections Are Happening Sept 3 Heres What You Need To Know

Mass. primary elections are coming up on Sept. 3. Here's everything you need to know.

Get to know the candidates.

The candidates running in the primary elections are:

• Maura Healey (Democrat)
• Geoff Diehl (Republican)
• Sonia Chang-Díaz (Democrat)
• Chris Doughty (Democrat)
• Dan Wolf (Democrat)

Do your research.

Visit the candidates' websites and read their platforms. Attend candidate forums and debates. Talk to your friends, family, and neighbors about the candidates. Check out the candidate profiles on Vote Smart: https://votesmart.org/public-statement/127177/maura-healey https://votesmart.org/public-statement/75057/geoff-diehl https://votesmart.org/public-statement/122935/sonia-chang-diaz https://votesmart.org/public-statement/55799/chris-doughty https://votesmart.org/public-statement/62936/dan-wolf

Make a decision.

Decide which candidates you support. You can vote for one candidate in each race.

Vote.

The primary elections will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2022. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find your polling place: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr/wheredoivotema/wheredoivote.aspx

Make your voice heard.

Your vote counts. Make sure you participate in the primary elections and choose the candidates you believe will best represent you.

Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful:

• The Massachusetts Secretary of State's website: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/
• The Massachusetts Democratic Party website: https://www.massdems.org/
• The Massachusetts Republican Party website: https://www.massgop.com/