The 2024 election season is almost over, with voters across the South Coast gearing up Tuesday. elect the president of the United States and make crucial decisions that could affect generations.

Not only are presidential and congressional elections at stake, but local voters will get to choose who they want to represent them on Beacon Hill and in county government.

They will also have a say in state legislation in answer five referendum questions.

Polling stations are open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Are you currently aware of the issues? Here’s everything you need to know.

Who is running for US Senate?

Outgoing Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren faces a challenge of Republican lawyer John Deaton.

Warren, the state’s first elected female senator, is asking voters for a third six-year term, citing $20 billion in federal funds she helped fund state infrastructure projects and votes which it obtained to combat inflation and price gouging and to reduce costs. of medicines.

Deaton, a millionaire lawyer practicing in Rhode Island, Marine Corps veteran and former judge advocate general, moved to Massachusetts this year while running for office. He said he would promise not to support any national ban on abortion and said the cornerstone of his agenda was establishing nationwide financial education classes.

Meet Elizabeth Warren: Senator hopes to serve Massachusetts for six more years

Meet John Deaton: Lawyer and Marine Corps veteran challenges Warren for Senate seat

Who is running for the House of Representatives?

Democratic U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss, representing the 4th District, is running unopposed.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Keating, representing the 9th District, faces Republican Dan Sullivan. Keating has served as a representative since 2011, after serving as Norfolk County prosecutor and a member of both houses of the state Legislature since 1977. He has said his goals are to preserve the rights of all Americans and to invest in infrastructure. Sullivan, a registered nurse, said he would focus on affordability in Massachusetts, immigrants and affordable housing.

American representative. race: Three questions for candidates Bill Keating and Dan Sullivan

Who is running to represent Greater Fall River at the state level?

Several candidates for seats on Beacon Hill are unopposed, including state Sen. Michael Rodrigues and state Reps. Steven Howitt, Carole Fiola and Alan Silvia.

Democratic Rep. Pat Haddad, representing Bristol’s 5th District, is being challenged by Republican Justin Thurber. Haddad has been in power since 2001 and has said she prioritizes education, clean energy and the elderly. Thurber, an Air Force veteran, said he would focus on migrants, high taxes and business regulation.

5th district of Bristol: “Haddad and Thurber in state rep rematch”. Here’s where they stand on the region’s biggest issues

Democratic Rep. Paul Schmid, representing Bristol’s 8th District, has decided not to run for reelection. Five candidates aim to succeed him: Democrat Stephen Ouellette, Republican Christopher Thrasher and independents Laura Hadley, Manuel Soares Jr. and Jesse St. Gelais.

8th district of Bristol: Meet 5 candidates vying to succeed Schmid in the State House

What other races are run in Greater Fall River?

Voters will also choose:

• Governor’s advice: Joseph Ferreira (D), Krysten Condon (u)

• County Commissioners: John Mitchell (D), Julie Katherine Ruggiero (D), Gregory C. DeMelo (u)

What referendum questions are on the state ballot?

Do SouthCoast Uber drivers need a union? Rideshare drivers say gig work is ‘not like it used to be’

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Is there early voting today?

No. Early voting ended Friday. If you haven’t voted by mail and didn’t vote early, Tuesday is your last opportunity.

Can I still return an absentee ballot before Election Day?

Mail-in ballots must be received by the city or town elections office by Election Day. If you still have an absentee ballot, it is unlikely to be processed and delivered by the Postal Service in time to be counted on Tuesday; drop it off in person at the elections office.

If I vote in person on Tuesday, where should I vote?

Check your voting location by visiting the Secretary of State’s website: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/WhereDoIVoteMA/WhereDoIVote

This article was originally published on The Herald News: 2024 Greater Fall River Election: Questions, Candidates and Information