AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Massachusetts state primaries

What to expect in the Massachusetts state primaries

When are the Massachusetts state primaries?

The Massachusetts state primaries will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

Who is running for office in the Massachusetts state primaries?

There are a number of candidates running for office in the Massachusetts state primaries, including:

• Maura Healey (D) and Geoff Diehl (R) are running for governor.
• Andrea Campbell (D), Anthony Amore (R), and Shiva Ayyadurai (I) are running for attorney general.
• William Galvin (D) and Rayla Campbell (R) are running for secretary of the commonwealth.
• Deb Goldberg (D) and Anthony Amore (R) are running for state treasurer.
• Diana DiZoglio (D) and Leah Cole Allen (R) are running for state auditor.

What are the key issues in the Massachusetts state primaries?

The key issues in the Massachusetts state primaries include:

• The economy
• Education
• Healthcare
• Climate change
• Gun control

How can I vote in the Massachusetts state primaries?

You can vote in the Massachusetts state primaries by mail or in person. To vote by mail, you must request a ballot by August 29, 2022. To vote in person, you must go to your polling place on September 6, 2022.

What are the deadlines for registering to vote in the Massachusetts state primaries?

The deadline to register to vote in the Massachusetts state primaries is August 27, 2022.

Where can I find more information about the Massachusetts state primaries?

You can find more information about the Massachusetts state primaries on the website of the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/