At the polls Tuesday, voters will elect a new congressperson and vote on three ballot questions. (Jay Saulnier file photograph for WHAV News)
Tuesday, Nov. 6 is Election Day in Haverhill and city residents will sound off on key ballot questions and elect a new 3rd district congressperson.
Stay with 97.9 WHAV FM throughout the day Tuesday for full coverage of the run up before polls close at 8 p.m. Once the final ballot is cast, WHAV’s Bill Macek and Marc Lemay report on live tallies from Haverhill and surrounding towns. WHAV.net will have companion coverage as well, focusing on the 3rd district battle between Democrat Lori Trahan, Republican Rick Green and Independent Mike Mullen. The winner will replace retiring Niki Tsongas to represent voters in 37 communities including Haverhill.
Elsewhere on the ballot, Haverhill’s freshman state Rep. Andy Vargas is all but guaranteed a second term on Beacon Hill as he runs unopposed. State Rep. Diana DiZoglio hopes voters will elevate her to state Senate, with the Methuen lawmaker facing off against Amesbury Republican Alexander Leighton Williams.
Locally, newcomer Christina Eckert hopes to unseat incumbent Rep. Lenny Mirra in the 2nd district. North Andover’s Christina Minicucci faces off against Ryan Losco in the 14th district. Longtime state Rep. Linda Dean Campbell hopes to keep her 15th district seat and triumph over unenrolled Methuen candidate Anand Gonsalves.
This year, voters across the state will also sound off on three ballot questions, covering topics including nurse staffing and transgender rights.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Haverhill. To determine your voting location, visit the State’s website and enter your street address.