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September 19, 2006

Mass. voters go to the polls for primary

Massachusetts voters are going to the polls today in a primary election that has three Democratic candidates for governor competing for the chance to face Republican Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey in November's general election.

The three Democrats, Deval Patrick, Tom Reilly and Chris Gabrieli, are each taking their own approach to getting their voters to the polls, with Patrick betting on an Internet-based grassroots network, Reilly relying on union help and Gabrieli banking in part on a campaign structure left over from a 2002 lieutenant governor run.

Voters in Bristol County will also pick Democratic and Republican contenders for the 4th Bristol District state representative race.

And Democrats in Bristol County will choose between incumbent District Attorney Paul F. Walsh Jr. and challenger Samuel Sutter. The primary election in that race will effectively settle the District Attorney's race since there is no Republican opposition in November.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters can see a full list of candidates and check on polling places at the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Web site.

Read a full Journal story on state and Bristol County races.

Read a full Associated Press story on the governor's race.

Posted by Jack Perry  at 7:18 AM | Permalink

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