Voters heading to the polls today are facing a raft of decisions — from picking a president and U.S. senators, to deciding ballot questions and electing members of Congress and the Legislature.
Secretary of State William Galvin is predicting a 73 percent turnout. Polls are open in Massachusetts today from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The most closely-watched contest in Massachusetts is the race pitting Republican incumbent U.S. Sen. Scott Brown against Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren. It's the most expensive political contest in Massachusetts history. Both candidates have spent about 68 million dollars on their campaigns.
Bay State voters will also choose between former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama and decide the fate of ballot questions that would legalize medical marijuana, allow physician-assisted suicide and overhaul car repair rules.
There are also a number of high-profile congressional races. The fiercest contest is in the 6th District, where Republican Richard Tisei is challenging Democratic Rep. John Tierney
