Politics & Government
Arlington 2026 Election Results: Polls Close, Votes Being Counted
Voters will determine key races for governor, U.S. Senate, state legislative seats, and other offices.
ARLINGTON, 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 Andrea 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
Arlington residents vote at polling locations assigned by precinct. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 3.
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Voters can confirm their registration and polling information at VoteInMA.com.
Candidates
The following candidates will appear on Arlington 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, 3rd District: Mara Dolan (D).
State Senate, 4th Middlesex District: Cindy F. Friedman (D), Arlington.
State House, 23rd Middlesex District (Precincts 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13–21): Sean Garballey (D), Arlington.
State House, 24th Middlesex District (Precincts 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12): David M. Rogers (D), Cambridge.
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
Arlington has two state House districts, so voters should check their precinct when reviewing their ballot.
Voters can look up their sample ballot through the Secretary of the Commonwealth's website.
Additional election information is available on the Arlington Town Clerk's elections and voting page.
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