Markey or Gomez: Who Would You Vote for Today?

There is a lot of campaigning to do before the Democrat and Republican face off on June 25 in the U.S. Senate special election.

After months of campaigning we now know who is going head-to-head in the June 25 special U.S. Senate election. Democratic Congressman Edward Markey (D-Malden) took the Democratic vote in the Tuesday election over fellow Congressman Stephen Lynch (D-South Boston). Political newcomer and former U.S. Navy SEAL Gabriel Gomez of Cohasset came out on top of a field of Republican candidates  - including more seasoned opponents former U.S. Attorney Michael Sullivan and State Rep. Dan Winslow of Norfolk. With a month-and-a-half of campaigning still to come, we wanted to stop and ask: if the special election was held today - who would you vote for right now? Markey or Gomez? Tell us in our comments section below.

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Anne Sweeney

2:38 am on Saturday, June 8, 2013

Gina, Just go and vote: None of the Above and put an X to the right of your statement.   more ›

Marblehead Voters Pick Markey, Gomez

Here's a closer look at how Marblehead voted in Tuesday's US Senate Primary Election.

These unofficial election results were posted at Abbot Hall Tuesday night. The story in Marblehead was low voter turn-out and victories for Edward J. Markey and Gabriel Gomez. DEMOCRATIC STATE PRIMARY: REPUBLICAN STATE PRIMARY:

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Low Turnout at Marblehead Polling Locations

There were few voters lined up at polling locations in Marblehead Tuesday morning.

There were very few voters lining up at the two polling locations in Marblehead early Tuesday morning. There weren't any residents holding signs or waving to motorists, suggesting that the voter turnout will be low in town. If you do decide to cast your vote today -  polls will open at 7 a.m., and run through 8 p.m. In Massachusetts, unenrolled voters may choose to vote in either major party's primary. Just ask the election worker who checks you in. Not sure what precinct you're in? Check out Where Do I Vote to plug in your address. By the way, the town's elections aren't today — they're on Monday, May 13.

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Ray DePaula

11:31 am on Tuesday, April 30, 2013

I thought I saw something saying the votes were the 13th?   more ›

U.S. Senate Candidates Guide

The special election primary for U.S. Senate is Tuesday. We've interviewed all the candidates for you.

Patch Interviews U.S. Senate Candidates

We gathered questions from editors across Patch’s coverage area in Massachusetts.

Patch editors interviewed each of the candidates running for U.S. Senate in the April 30 special election. We gathered questions from editors across Patch’s coverage area in Massachusetts. The editors asked both broad questions about policy, as well as opinions on more local, regional issues. Click on the links below to read the questions and answers with each candidate… Stephen Lynch Edward Markey Brett Rhyne (write-in candidate) Gabriel Gomez Michael Sullivan Daniel Winslow

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Larry

6:47 pm on Wednesday, May 1, 2013

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Candidates’ Night Coming April 29

Candidates in contested races will be featured.

The public is cordially invited to Marblehead League of Women Voters’ Candidates’ Night to be held on Monday, April 29 at 7 p.m. at the Marblehead High School library. All candidates will be invited and candidates in contested races for Board of Selectmen, Light Commission, Housing Authority, Abbot Public Library Board, and Planning Board will be featured. The public will have the opportunity to informally meet with the candidates from 6:45 to 7 PM. The moderator for the evening will be Mr. Jeff Shribman.  Questions for candidates in featured races can be submitted to Shari Pressman atshari.pressman@gmail.com or at (781) 639-1143.  The League salutes those who are running for office—Marblehead is a town that is greatly enriched by the …

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You Ask...Patch Answers

When Is The Town Election? Where Do I Vote?

This year's town election falls on Monday, May 13.

You've seen the yard signs sprouting up — a sure sign that another town election is just around the corner. This year's town election falls on Monday, May 13. Here is an example of the ballot you'll see when you vote. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Here's where you vote: If you're not sure which precinct you live in, the Secretary of State's Web site has a handy online look-up tool. Perhaps the most-watched race this year looked to be for two seats on the tumultuous School Committee. However, several candidates who had enough signatures bowed out, including incumbent Jonathan Lederman. That leaves only incumbent Kathleen Leonardson and challenger Meredith Tedford on the May 13 ballot. If you have a question for the "You Ask...Patch …

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