Information on Candidates
MA Primary Sept. 1, 2026

Primary Contested Races for Needham Voters

Democrat Primary

DISTRICT ATTORNEY – NORFOLK DISTRICT
Vote for not more than 1
Jim Barakat, 280 Liberty St., Braintree
Gregory P. Connor, 4 Stoddard Ln., Milton
Adam W. Deitch, 70 Ardell St., Quincy
Robert Louis Jubinville, 487 Adams St., Milton
Macy Lee, 318 Brook Rd., Milton
Craig J. MacLellan, 8 Rustic Dr., Cohasset
Djuna Elizabeth Perkins, 95 Abbott Rd., Dedham

Watch the League of Women Voters Candidate Forum

REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS – FOURTH DISTRICT
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Jake Auchincloss, 69 Prince St., Newton (Incumbent)
Jason Poulos, 33 Everett St., Sherborn

Watch the League of Women Voters Candidate Forum (D&R)

SENATOR IN CONGRESS
Vote for not more than 1
Edward J. Markey, 360 Charles St., Malden (Incumbent)
Seth Moulton, 37 Chestnut St., Salem

Watch the three televised debates from local media outlets
First Debate, July 8, 2026, WWLP-22 News, Watch on YouTube.
Second Debate, August 3, 2026, GBH and Boston 25, Watch on YouTube.
Third Debate. Aug 20, 2026, WCVB. Watch on YouTube.

Republican Primary

GOVERNOR
Vote for not more than 1
Michael Roger Minogue, 11 Villa Rd., Hamilton
Brian Shortsleeve, 995 Sea View Ave., Barnstable

The two Republican candidates for Governor did not debate, but the Boston Globe interviewed both candidate, posing the same questions to each of them. (Possible paywall)

Vote411 Voter Guide: Candidate background and statements for all offices and parties
Source: League of Women Voters of Massachusetts

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