What to know before voting in Massachusetts

22 News is your local election headquarters, and it is midterm election day. Voters across the Commonwealth will head to the polls today to cast their ballots. And 22 News reporter Nick Antonakis is live in studio with the breakdown of the races voters will decide on. Kaylee, Julia, election day is here, and there are four contested races that we're taking a closer look at. First up in the U.S. Senate. INCUMBENT DEMOCRATIC SENATOR ED MARKEY IS BEING CHALLENGED BY REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE JOHN DEATON, INDEPENDENT SHIVA ARDARI, AND JOE TASHE FROM THE PARTY OF SOCIALISM AND LIBERATION. HERE IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS... Congressman Richard Neal is being challenged by independent Nadia Milleron for the first Massachusetts district seat in the House. First state governor, incumbent Democrat Governor Maura Healey, faces GOP candidate Mike Minogue, as well as independent Andrea James. And finally, for attorney general, incumbent Andrea Campbell is challenged by Republican Michael Walsh for that position. And make sure to head over to WWLP.com for a full breakdown. of all the election races that are happening across the state of Massachusetts. There are several other contested races, including for state auditor, secretary of state, as well as treasurer. In the western part of the Bay State, contested races include governor's council, state senate, and state house races, as well as a special election for the Franklin County Sheriff.