Barnstable election Nov. 7: Races for Town Council in seven of 13 precincts

Barnstable voters on Nov. 7 will head to polls for the annual town election, featuring races for Town Council in seven of the 13 precincts.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Election information, including sample ballots, can be found at https://town.barnstable.ma.us/Departments/TownClerk/Office_Information/Election-Information.asp.

Barnstable has about 36,000 registered voters, according to the Secretary of State's office.

How can I find my Barnstable polling location?

Polling takes place in various locations according to precincts. If you don't know which precinct you are in, visit sec.state.ma.us/WhereDoIVoteMA

What are the contested town council races in Barnstable?

In the race for councilor in Precinct 1 incumbent Gordon Starr is challenged by Paul Gage; Precinct 2 incumbent Eric Steinhilber faces Kristin Terkelsen; Precinct 5 has incumbent Paul Cusack facing John Crow; Precinct 6 has incumbent Paul Neary facing write-in candidate Paul Phalan; Precinct 9 Charlie Bloom and Michael Mecenas are running for the seat vacated by incumbent Tracy Shaughnessy; Precinct 11 incumbent Kristine Clark is squaring off against Toby Leary; Precinct 12 has Paula Schnepp facing Kyle Condinho.

Barnstable Nov. 7 election: Who is running races for Barnstable Town Council? Meet the contested candidates

These races were featured in the Times' Oct. 22 print edition, and are available for viewing online at capecodtimes.com.

No contested races for Barnstable School Committee

There are no competitive races for Barnstable School Committee. Three candidates are seeking election to three positions.

Current Chairman Michael Judge and Vice Chairman Kathleen Bent are seeking reelection. The third candidate is Jennifer Cullum, who currently represents Precinct 13 on the Town Council but who is terming out of that position.

Who are the candidates for the Barnstable Housing Authority?

The Housing Authority has two, four-year commissioner terms, but just one candidate who will be on the ballot: Incumbent Deborah Converse, who presently serves as treasurer. The other seat will be filled by a write-in candidate or an appointee if no write-in candidate or candidates step forward, according to the Barnstable Town Clerk's office.

There are no questions for voters to decide on the ballot.

Barnstable polling locations:

Precinct 1: Zion Union Church, 805 Attucks Lane, HyannisPrecinct 2: St. George's Greek Orthodox Church, 1130 Falmouth Road, CentervillePrecinct 3: Barnstable Adult Community Center, 825 Falmouth Road, HyannisPrecinct 4: Our Lady of Victory Hall, 230 South Main Street, CentervillePrecinct 5: Osterville (COMM) Fire Station, 999 Main Street, OstervillePrecinct 6: Gym of Christ Chapel, 2-C Oak Street, CentervillePrecinct 7: Freedom Hall, 976 Main Street, CotuitPrecinct 8: Hyannis Youth & Community Center (Rink), 141 Bassett Lane, HyannisPrecinct 9: Hyannis Youth & Community Center (Rink), 141 Bassett Lane, HyannisPrecinct 10: 7th Day Adventist Community Bldg, 2736 Falmouth Road, Marstons MillsPrecinct 11: West Barnstable Community Bldg, 2377 Meetinghouse Way, West BarnstablePrecinct 12: 7th Day Adventist Community Bldg, 2736 Falmouth Road, Marstons MillsPrecinct 13: Hyannis Youth & Community Center (Rink), 141 Bassett Lane, Hyannis

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This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: Barnstable's town election is Nov. 7: What to know before you vote