Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Wareham today as voters across the country will choose the next president, Massachusetts residents will decide on four ballot questions and Wareham voters will cast ballots in a state representative race.

Additionally, there are contested races for state senator, U.S. Congressman and Plymouth County sheriff.

Polling locations in Wareham are as follows: Precinct One, Memorial Town Hall, 54 Marion Road; Precinct Two: Ethel E. Hammond School, 13 Highland Ave.; Precinct Three: Minot Forest School, 63 Minot Ave.; Precinct Four: Decas School, 760 Main St.; Precinct Five: Decas School, 760 Main St.; Precinct Six: Minot Forest School, 63 Minot Ave.

Local results from today's election will be posted here at www.WarehamVillageSoup.com later tonight, so check back to see how Wareham voted.

Read below to know what’s on the ballot before you go to the polls.

Ballot questions

Question 1: A second license for a slots gambling parlor

The state currently has only one license for a slots parlor, which allows for electronic gambling, but developer Eugene McCain wants to open a second parlor in Revere near the Suffolk Downs horse race track. The question specifically states the parlor has to be on a minimum of four acres and within 1,500 feet of a horseracing track. With a “yes” vote, this question would give the Massachusetts Gaming Commission the right to issue a second slots parlor license.

Question 2: Expanding charter schools

A “yes” vote on this question would allow the state to increase its limit on charter schools by 12 each year or allow charter schools to expand enrollment. A “no” vote would keep the state’s cap on charter schools at 120. Currently, there are 78 charter schools in the state and for each one students are selected by lottery.

Question 3: Farm animal confinement

A “yes” on this question would prohibit a farmer or “operator” from confining a pig, calf raised for veal or egg-laying hen in such a way that it cannot lay down, stand up, fully extend its limbs, or easily turn around. Farmers would have until 2022 to get rid of restrictive enclosures. Additionally, the law would prohibit business owners from selling eggs, veal or pork if they originated from such an environment. A $1,000 penalty for each violation accompanies this law.

Question 4: Recreational marijuana

If it receives a “yes,” this ballot question would legalize recreational marijuana use for those who are at least 21 years old. The measure would allow those of age to grow up to six marijuana plants per person in their residences with a total of 12 plants for two or more residents. Additionally, those ages 21 or older could possess up to one ounce of marijuana outside their home, up to 10 ounces inside their home and give someone 21 or older a maximum of one ounce without compensation. With a “yes” vote, municipalities can also decide whether or not to permit the sale of marijuana to be consumed onsite at commercial establishments.

Local election

State representative

Incumbent Susan Williams Gifford (R-Wareham) is seeking an eighth term as state representative for the towns of Wareham, Carver and Middleboro. She served as a member of the Wareham Board of Selectmen for three years. Gifford was then elected to the state legislature in 2002. Currently, she is the assistant minority whip and serves on the House Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling.

Sarah Hewins (D-Carver) has served her town as a Selectman, Conservation Agent and Planning Board member. As a community member, she helped found and lead the Young People’s Alliance of Carver, which provides after-school programs for students. This is her first time running for a seat in the state legislature.

Plymouth County sheriff

Incumbent Joe McDonald Jr. (R-Kingston) is running for his third term as sheriff of Plymouth County. McDonald is the Massachusetts Sheriffs Association vice chair, and is co-chair with District Attorney Tim Cruz of the Plymouth County Drug Abuse Task Force.

Scott Vecchi (D-Plymouth) is a retired gunner sergeant of the U.S. Marine Corps and an Iraq veteran with 23 years of experience in the area of police and corrections.

State senator

Voters will be asked to vote for one of two candidates, incumbent Marc Pacheco (D-Taunton) and Sandra Wright (R-Bridgewater).

Pacheco has been in the public eye for more than 30 years. He has served under the mayor of Taunton as a budget director and chief of staff and worked on the New England Board of Higher Education as a senate delegate with Gov. Charlie Baker.

Wright’s experience includes a position on the Bridgewater Board of Health from 2003-2012 and was elected as Plymouth County Commissioner in 2010.

National election

U.S. Congress

Five people are running for the ninth district representative in U.S. Congress. Incumbent Bill Keating (D-Bourne) was first elected in 2010 and is looking to hold onto his seat. He is challenged by Mark Alliergro (R-Falmouth), a research scientist and biologist. Also on the ballot are Christopher Cataldo (U-Norwell) candidate and banker; Paul Harrington (I-Chatham), a lawyer and former president of the DeWolfe Companies real estate company; and Anna Raduc (U-Hallifax) who has a background in social work.