Election Day is Tuesday. Here's what's on the ballot in MetroWest, Greater Milford

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For MetroWest and Greater Milford voters who did not participate in early or mail-in voting, there are a handful of competitive races to consider when (most) polls open at 7 a.m. Tuesday.

Three incumbent Democratic members of Congress whose districts wade into our region U.S. Reps. Katherine Clark (5th Congressional District), Jim McGovern (2nd Congressional District) and Lori Trahan (3rd Congressional District) face Republican opponents.

In the statewide races, polling suggests Democrats are heavily favored in most cases, led by Attorney General Maura Healey's push to become the first woman and first openly gay person to be elected governor in Massachusetts. She takes on Republican Geoff Diehl, a former state representative.

Earlier: Mass. Legislature passes bill allowing mail-in voting, two weeks of early voting

For local races, several incumbents and one prominent newcomer are running unopposed while some who weren't challenged during the primary have picked up an opponent in the general election.

Perhaps the most prominent MetroWest race involves incumbent state Sen. Becca Rausch, D-Needham, who will take on state Rep. Shawn Dooley, R-Norfolk, to represent the Norfolk, Middlesex and Worcester District. The district was created from Rausch's current Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex District, with some observers saying the redistricting changes may favor the Republican challenger.

Here's a rundown of what local voters can expect to see on the ballot, with local races differing depending on your district:

STATEWIDE RACES

Governor

As mentioned above, Healey would make history if she finishes the job against Diehl. Polls have consistently given her at least a 15-point advantage. There is a Libertarian candidate as well, although Kevin Reed has barely registered in the polls.

Retail politics: Maura Healey makes campaign stop at Framingham's Wayside Youth & Family Support Network and Tempo Young Adult Resource Center

Lieutenant governor

Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll is Healey's running mate, with former Peabody state Rep. Leah Allen campaigning with Diehl. Libertarian Peter Everett is also running.

Attorney general

Here's another place where history could be made, as former Boston City Council President Andrea Campbell, the Democratic nominee, would be the first black woman to hold the position. She's facing Republican Jay McMahon, who was also his party's nominee in 2018.

Secretary of State

Incumbent Democrat William Galvin has held this post since January 1995. He faces Republican Rayla Campbell, a radio host, and Juan Sanchez of the Green-Rainbow Party.

Auditor

State Sen. Diana DiZoglio, of Methuen, is the Democratic nominee to succeed Suzanne Bump. She is running against Boston auditor and investigator Anthony Amore, who has the distinction of being the only statewide Republican candidate to land the endorsement of outgoing (and highly popular) Gov. Charlie Baker.

There are also three candidates from smaller political parties Libertarian Daniel Riek, Gloria Caballero-Roca of the Green-Rainbow Party and Dominic Giannone of the Workers Party.

Treasurer

Incumbent Democrat Deborah Goldberg's only opponent is a Libertarian, Cristina Crawford.

BALLOT QUESTIONS

Question 1: This proposes to amend the state Constitution to impose an additional income tax of 4% on earnings greater than $1 million. Put another way, earnings above $1 million would be taxed at 9%, compared to the normal 5% income tax rate.

Question 2: This proposes to require that at least 83% of dental insurance premiums be used for patient treatment. Should it fall below that amount, the difference would be refunded to the consumer.

Question 3: This question addresses the number and type of liquor licenses that can be issued to one license holder. It increases the number of “wine and malt beverages” licenses allowed to be issued to one applicant over a period of years, to 18 by 2031, but it also restricts the number of “all-alcoholic beverages licenses” to seven in all. Retailers who already hold more than seven such licenses will be grandfathered in.

Question 4: This asks voters whether the state should go through with implementing a law passed earlier this year but going into effect next summer that allows all residents, regardless of citizenship status, to apply for a state driver’s license. A "yes" vote would maintain the law while a "no" vote would repeal it.

Community Preservation Act

Natick and Westborough are two of six Massachusetts communities where voters will decide on whether to adopt the Community Preservation Act. Opting in would implement a property tax surcharge to preserve open and historic spaces, create affordable housing and develop outdoor recreation. A total of 189 Massachusetts cities and towns have adopted CPA by local referendum since 2001.

CONGRESSIONAL RACES

2nd Congressional District

Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern, of Worcester, faces Republican Jeffrey Sossa-Paquette, a Shrewsbury businessman, in the general election.

Locally, this district includes Northborough, Southborough, Upton, Northbridge, Uxbridge and Westborough.

3rd Congressional District

Incumbent Democrat Lori Trahan, of Westford, faces Republican Dean Tran, a former state senator from Fitchburg.

Locally, this district includes Hudson, Marlborough and part of Sudbury.

5th Congressional District

In a rematch, incumbent Democrat Katherine Clark faces Republican Caroline Colarusso, of Stoneham.

Last year, Clark became assistant House speaker, making her the fourth-highest-ranking House Democrat.

STATE SENATE RACES

Middlesex and Worcester District

(Covers Acton, Harvard, Ayer, Littleton, Stow, Maynard, Hudson, Sudbury, Southborough, Boxborough and Wayland)

Incumbent Jamie Eldridge, D-Acton, is challenged by Republican Anthony Christakis, of Wayland.

More:Here are the candidates vying for the Middlesex and Worcester state Senate seat

Norfolk, Middlesex and Worcester

(Covers Bellingham, Dover, Franklin, Medfield, Milford, Millis, Needham, Norfolk, Plainville, Sherborn and Wrentham)

State Sen. Becca Rausch, D-Needham, has represented her current district, the Bristol, Norfolk and Middlesex, for two terms, and it includes several of these communities. Her opponent, state Rep. Shawn Dooley, R-Norfolk, also represents much of this region in the State House of Representatives.

More: Becca Rausch, Shawn Dooley debate economic development, small business and environmental issues

1st Worcester District

(Covers Worcester, Boylston, Berlin, Bolton, Northborough and West Boylston)

Former YWCA executive Robyn Kennedy, of Worcester, is the Democratic nominee in the race to succeed state Sen. Harriette Chandler, D-Worcester. She faces unenrolled candidate Lisa Mair, of Berlin.

STATEHOUSE RACES

8th Middlesex District

(Covers Holliston, Hopkinton, Sherborn and part of Millis)

This seat became open when Democrat Carolyn Dykema resigned last spring to take a job in the solar industry.

Democrat James Arena-DeRosa, who has served on Holliston's Finance Committee and chaired the Democratic Town Committee, takes on Republican Loring Barnes, former chair of the Millis Select Board.

More: Meet the candidates vying for the 8th Middlesex District in the State House

10th Norfolk District

(Covers Franklin and part of Medway)

Longtime state Rep. Jeff Roy, D-Franklin, is running for reelection against Republican Charles Bailey, also of Franklin. Bailey won a spot on the ballot after a successful write-in campaign in the primary.

More: Meet the candidates vying for the 10th Norfolk District in the State House

14th Norfolk District

(Covers Wellesley, Weston and part of Lincoln)

State Rep. Alice Peisch, D-Wellesley, is running for reelection against David Rolde of the Green-Rainbow Party.

11th Worcester District

(Covers Shrewsbury and part of Westborough)

State Rep. Hannah Kane, R-Shrewsbury, is running for reelection; she faces Democrat Stephen Fishman of Shrewsbury.

12th Worcester District

(Covers Clinton, Boylston, Berlin, Sterling, part of Northborough and Lancaster)

State Rep. Meghan Kilcoyne, D-Clinton, is running for reelection against Republican Michael A. Vulcano III of Northborough, director of football operations at the College of the Holy Cross.

19th Worcester District

(Covers all of Southborough plus much of Westborough and parts of Northborough and Framingham)

Two candidates are vying for this new open seat. Veteran Democratic campaigner and advocate Kate Donaghue of Westborough is running against Republican businessman Jonathan Hostage of Southborough.

More: Kate Donaghue, Jonathan Hostage are vying for new 19th Worcester District seat

GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL

Second District

(Locally, this district covers Ashland, Bellingham, Framingham, Franklin, Holliston, Hopkinton, Medway, Milford, Millis, Natick and Sherborn)

Incumbent Democrat Robert Jubinville, of Milton, is running for reelection against Republican Dashe Videira, of Franklin.

Worcester County Sheriff

Sheriff Lewis Evangelidis, a Republican, is facing a challenge from Democrat David Fontaine of Paxton.

UNOPPOSED

The following races are unopposed:

  • U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss, Democrat, 4th Congressional District;

  • Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian, Democrat;

  • Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick McDermott, Democrat;

  • Governor's Council member Marilyn Devaney, Democrat, Third District;

  • State Sen. Karen Spilka, D-Ashland, Middlesex and Norfolk District;

  • State Sen. Michael Moore, D-Millbury, 2nd Worcester District;

  • State Sen. Ryan Fattman, R-Sutton, Worcester and Norfolk District;

  • State Rep. Kate Hogan, D-Stow, 3rd Middlesex District;

  • State Rep. Danielle Gregoire, D-Marlborough, 4th Middlesex District;

  • State Rep. David Linsky, D-Natick, 5th Middlesex District;

  • Priscila Sousa, D-Framingham, 6th Middlesex District;

  • State Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis, D-Framingham, 7th Middlesex District;

  • State Rep. Carmine Gentile, D-Sudbury, 13th Middlesex District;

  • State Rep. Michael J. Soter, R-Bellingham, 8th Worcester District;

  • State Rep. David Muradian Jr., R-Grafton, 9th Worcester District;

  • State Rep. Brian Murray, D-Milford, 10th Worcester District.

This article originally appeared on MetroWest Daily News: Here's what's on your ballot for Tuesday's ma general election