Weymouth 2020 Primary Election Guide: Races, How To Vote

WEYMOUTH, MA — From the pandemic to the twists and turns of the U.S. Senate race, the 2020 September primary is going to be yet another interesting election in Massachusetts.

The marquee race this year is between incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Ed Markey and U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III.

The reason why Kennedy wants to unseat a progressive who's been in Congress for 40-plus years is a little unclear, depending on how close you are to Hyannis Port.

But Democratic voters in Weymouth have an important local race, too, where Hingham's Melissa Smith is challenging incumbent James Murphy for state representative in the 4th Norfolk district.

How to vote in Weymouth

Early, in-person voting will be held at Weymouth Town Hall at the following times:

Wednesday, Aug. 26 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 27 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 28 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All mail-in ballots must be returned to the Weymouth town clerk's office by 8 p.m. on Sept. 1.

A ballot drop box is located outside Weymouth town offices on Middle Street.

Voting on Sept. 1 will take place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at your precinct location.

Those who requested mail-in ballots can follow them here.

Who's on the ballot

The Kennedy-Markey matchup is at the head of the ballot.

U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch is being challenged by Robbie Goldsein in the Democratic primary. There are no Republican candidates for the 8th District U.S. representative seat.

On the state level, State Rep. Ronald Mariano, of Quincy, is running unopposed for the Democratic nomination in the 3rd Norfolk district. He will be opposed by Stephen Tougas, of Quincy, in the Nov. 3 general election.

In the 4th Norfolk district, incumbent James Murphy, of Weymouth, is being challenged by Melissa Smith, of Hingham, for the Democratic nomination.

Republican Paul Rotundo, of Weymouth, is running unopposed for the Republican nomination.