The top election official in Massachusetts has scheduled the state’s 2018 primary for September 4th— the day after Labor Day.
Secretary of State Bill Galvin had to move up the date of the primary because the second and third Tuesdays in September both coincide with Jewish holidays.
City of Springfield Election Commissioner Gladys Oyola is concerned that having the primary the day after a holiday will harm voter turnout.
" My main concern is informing the voters of the change and making sure that anyone that wants to participate in the election is informed about the change," said Oyola.
Galvin said he plans to ask the legislature to authorize five days of early voting for the primary.
This year’s primary is expected to be highlight by a Democratic race for governor and a Republican contest for U.S. Senate.
