In an effort to keep the public informed we have collected information regarding the upcoming General Election on November 8th. Below will be information regarding the ballot questions, candidates running for office, where to vote, and more. All of the information below has been sourced from the City of Lynn Elections Office & the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

City Clerk & Chief of Elections Janet Rowe encourages all voters to call her office with any questions at 781-586-6805 or email jrowe@lynnma.gov. Their staff are available anytime to check on voter registration, location, party designation, address changes, etc. Voters can also check out the “City of Lynn Election” Facebook page for updates on voting & more.

For more election information please visit the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s website or the City of Lynn Elections Office’s website.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Who is running?

What are the ballot questions?

Voting resources

MAP OF Polling locations in Lynn

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WHO IS RUNNING?

Below are the races that registered voters in Lynn will be able to vote on. Many of these races were decided during the Preliminary Election in September, due to no challengers from opposing parties. For Lynn’s results from the Preliminary Election please click here.

GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR DIEHL and ALLEN | Republican HEALEY and DRISCOLL | Democratic REED and EVERETT | Libertarian ATTORNEY GENERAL ANDREA JOY CAMPBELL | Democratic JAMES R. McMAHON, III | Republican SECRETARY OF STATE WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN | Democratic RAYLA CAMPBELL | Republican JUAN SANCHEZ | Green-Rainbow Party TREASURER DEBORAH B. GOLDBERG | Democratic CRISTINA CRAWFORD | Libertarian AUDITOR ANTHONY AMORE | Republican DIANA DiZOGLIO | Democratic GLORIA A. CABALLERO-ROCA | Green-Rainbow Party DOMINIC GIANNONE, III | Workers Party DANIEL RIEK | Libertarian COUNCILLOR – 6TH DISTRICT TERRENCE W. KENNEDY | Democratic

REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS – 6TH DISTRICT SETH MOULTON | Democratic BOB MAY | Republican MARK T. TASHJIAN | Libertarian SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT – 3RD ESSEX DISTRICT BRENDAN P. CRIGHTON | Democratic ANNALISA SULUSTRI | Independent SHERIFF – ESSEX COUNTY KEVIN F. COPPINGER | Democratic DISTRICT ATTORNEY – ESSEX COUNTY PAUL F. TUCKER | Democratic REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT – 8TH ESSEX DISTRICT JENNIFER WB ARMINI | Democratic REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT – 9TH ESSEX DISTRICT DONALD H. WONG | Republican REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT – 10TH ESSEX DISTRICT DANIEL CAHILL | Democratic REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT – 11TH ESSEX DISTRICT PETER L. CAPANO | Democratic

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WHAT ARE THE BALLOT QUESTIONS?

There will be 4 questions on the ballot this year on a variety of topics. Below you will find a brief summary of each question, along with what a yes or no vote would entail. Each question also has a link to read more in-depth summaries, statements from representatives on both sides of the question, and more. This information is all courtesy of the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

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QUESTION 1: Additional Tax on Income Over One Million Dollars

Summary: This proposed constitutional amendment would establish an additional 4% state income tax on that portion of annual taxable income in excess of $1 million. This income level would be adjusted annually, by the same method used for federal income-tax brackets, to reflect increases in the cost of living. Revenues from this tax would be used, subject to appropriation by the state Legislature, for public education, public colleges and universities; and for the repair and maintenance of roads, bridges, and public transportation. The proposed amendment would apply to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023.

A YES VOTE would amend the state Constitution to impose an additional 4% tax on that portion of incomes over one million dollars to be used, subject to appropriation by the state Legislature, on education and transportation.

A NO VOTE would make no change in the state Constitution relative to income tax.

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QUESTION 2: Regulation of Dental Insurance

Summary: This proposed law would direct the Commissioner of the Massachusetts Division of Insurance to approve or disapprove the rates of dental benefit plans and would require that a dental insurance carrier meet an annual aggregate medical loss ratio for its covered dental benefit plans of 83 percent. The medical loss ratio would measure the amount of premium dollars a dental insurance carrier spends on its members’ dental expenses and quality improvements, as opposed to administrative expenses. If a carrier’s annual aggregate medical loss ratio is less than 83 percent, the carrier would be required to refund the excess premiums to its covered individuals and groups. The proposed law would allow the Commissioner to waive or adjust the refunds only if it is determined that issuing refunds would result in financial impairment for the carrier.

A YES VOTE would regulate dental insurance rates, including by requiring companies to spend at least 83% of premiums on member dental expenses and quality improvements instead of administrative expenses, and by making other changes to dental insurance regulations.

A NO VOTE would make no change in the law relative to the regulations that apply to dental insurance companies.

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QUESTION 3: Expanded Availability of Licenses for the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages

Summary: This proposed law would increase the statewide limits on the combined number of licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption (including licenses for “all alcoholic beverages” and for “wines and malt beverages”) that any one retailer could own or control: from 9 to 12 licenses in 2023; to 15 licenses in 2027; and to 18 licenses in 2031.

A YES VOTE would increase the number of licenses a retailer could have for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be consumed off premises, limit the number of “all-alcoholic beverages” licenses that a retailer could acquire, restrict use of self-checkout, and require retailers to accept customers’ out-of-state identification.

A NO VOTE would make no change in the laws governing the retail sale of alcoholic beverages.

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QUESTION 4: Eligibility for Driver’s Licenses

Summary: This law allows Massachusetts residents who cannot provide proof of lawful presence in the United States to obtain a standard driver’s license or learner’s permit if they meet all the other qualifications for a standard license or learner’s permit, including a road test and insurance, and provide proof of their identity, date of birth, and residency. The law provides that, when processing an application for such a license or learner’s permit or motor vehicle registration, the registrar of motor vehicles may not ask about or create a record of the citizenship or immigration status of the applicant, except as otherwise required by law. This law does not allow people who cannot provide proof of lawful presence in the United States to obtain a REAL ID.

A YES VOTE would keep in place the law, which would allow Massachusetts residents who cannot provide proof of lawful presence in the United States to obtain a driver’s license or permit if they meet the other requirements for doing so.

A NO VOTE would repeal this law.

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VOTING INFORMATION

REGISTER TO VOTE

In order to vote you must be registered to vote by October 29th.
This is also the deadline for any changes to your voter registration, such as a change of address.

• Click here to register online | Must have valid form of ID, can also be used to update your address or change your political party affiliation.
• By Mail | Forms can be requested by calling 1-800-462-8683.
• In Person | Visit The City of Lynn Elections Office in Room 203 of Lynn City Hall during normal hours, and from 8am-5pm on October 29th.

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VOTE BY MAIL

• Registered voters have the option to request an early voting ballot through the mail. You can apply to vote by mail with the link above.
• Your completed Vote By Mail Application must reach the City of Lynn Election Office by 5pm on Tuesday, November 1st.
• Voters can mail in the application to the Election Office.
  • Election Commission
    Lynn City Hall
    3 Ciy Hall Square, Rm 203
    Lynn, MA 01901
• Voters can also drop off their ballots in the drop box, pictured to the left, located on the Johnson Street side of City Hall (open 24 hours)

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EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING

• Early voting will be available in Lynn from October 22 – November 4, 2022 at Lynn City Hall Auditorium.
• Voters can cast their ballot during regular business hours during the week and from 8am-2pm on the weekends.

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IN-PERSON VOTING ON ELECTION DAY

• All polling location in Lynn will be open from 7am-8pm on November 8th.
• The City of Lynn Election Office has created new boards, pictured to the right, to display at every polling location listing the streets with precinct info to help voters find their correct precinct location. 
• Please note that your polling location may have changed due to the recent redistricting of Lynn’s Wards & Precincts.
  • There are over 6K changes due to the re-districting of the map. Please click here to download a map of Lynn’s wards & precincts.
  • Some streets are in new Wards and some have changed precincts. There are also new “sub precincts”: Ward 1-2A and Ward 4-3A
  • The City of Lynn sent letters out to residents affected by these changes. The Councilors have also reached out to their new constituents as well. 
  • Please click here to download a for the City Street index showing what Ward and Precincts Streets are located in. The highlighted entries have had changes, either their precinct or their ward. 

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map of polling locations in Lynn

Below is an interactive Google Map showing the locations in Lynn you can vote at. Each ward has 1 polling location, except Ward 1 which has 2.

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