Massachusetts holds its state primary on Sept. 6.

In Somerville, there are only a few contested races in the primary. Among them, Harry Kortikere seeks to unseat Denise Provost as state representative for the 27th Middlesex district.

The race with the most candidates is that for register of deeds in Middlesex County's southern district.

Newton Television, NewTV, hosted a great debate with five of the six register of deeds candidates. You can watch it here.

Below are the names of candidates running for office this fall. Click on the names to read brief biographies of the candidates, supplied by the candidates themselves. 

All the candidates are Democrats unless otherwise noted.

Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Don't know where to vote? Find out here.

State Senate, 2nd Middlesex

• Patricia Jehlen

State Representative, 27th Middlesex

• Denise Provost
• Harry Kortikere

State Representative, 34th Middlesex

• David Rajczewski (Republican)
• Carl Sciortino 

State Representative, 26th Middlesex

• Thomas Vasconcelos (Republican)
• Mike Connolly (Independent)
• Timothy Toomey

Register of Deeds, Southern Middlesex

• Maria Curtatone
• Frank J. Ciano
• Maryann Heuston
• Thomas Concannon, Jr.
• Robert B. Antonelli
• Tiziano Doto