You must WRITE-IN:
“SARAH WILKINSON, 23 HIGHVIEW RD., ROCKPORT”
to cast your vote for Sarah.

1. Ask for the Democratic ballot when you check in to your polling place. (Unenrolled voters choose which ballot).

2. Go to the write-in line

3. Clearly write:

Sarah Wilkinson, 23 Highview Rd., Rockport

OR stick the provided sticker you received from Sarah

4. Fill in the oval next to the write-in line (even if you used the sticker!)

Sarah is running as a write-in because she has been an unenrolled (independent) voter and missed the deadline to register as a Democrat. That deadline occurred BEFORE the passing of Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante and before anyone knew there would be a special election.

Once the special election was called, the registration deadline had already passed. As a result, Sarah’s only way to give voters a choice in the Democratic primary is to run as a write-in candidate.

Massachusetts election law sets firm party registration deadlines, and those deadlines do not change, even when a special election is triggered unexpectedly.

Because the deadline passed before the vacancy occurred, it was legally impossible for Sarah—or anyone else—to change party affiliation in time to appear on the Democratic primary ballot.

Yes. Sarah has always been unenrolled, believing that independence allows her to focus on what’s best for the community rather than party politics. Throughout her years of public service, she has worked collaboratively with Democrats, Republicans, and independents alike to get things done for Cape Ann.

No. Sarah’s record reflects values shared by many Democrats—support for public education, workers, environmental protection, responsible fiscal management, and strong local communities.

Her unenrolled status reflects her commitment to independent thinking, not ideology.

This special election is about immediate representation for Cape Ann. Sarah believes our communities deserve experienced leadership now, not months from now.

Rather than step aside because of a technical deadline, she chose to run as a write-in so voters still have a real choice in who represents them.

Yes. Massachusetts law allows write-in candidates in primary elections. As long as voters clearly write the candidate’s name, the vote will count.

Sarah has spent decades serving Cape Ann with integrity, independence, and proven leadership. This write-in campaign is about giving voters a choice and ensuring our communities are represented by someone who listens, works across differences, and puts Cape Ann first.