As we look ahead to November’s elections, Danvers Patch is devoted to bring you the information you need about every race in town. Here's our start on the candidates and issues we'll be covering as November draws near. Bookmark this page for updates.

U.S. Congressman John Tierney: The incumbent Salem Democrat and Peabody's representative on Capitol Hill blogs on Patch and has engaged in a live chat with readers.

Richard Tisei: The Republican former state Senator from Wakefield and local business owner is challenging Tierney for the 6th Congressional District and has also engaged in a live chat with readers.

Edward Carroll: The Salem resident, retired Sheriff's Department deputy and one-time former Governor's Councilor is one of four Democrats running for the state Senate in the 2nd Essex District.

Joan Lovely: The president of the Salem City Council and local attorney is one of four Democrats running for the state Senate in the 2nd Essex District.

Mary-Ellen Manning: The Peabody resident, Governor's Councilor for the Peabody area and local attorney is one of four Democrats running for the state Senate in the 2nd Essex District.

John Slattery: The former Peabody state Representative, former city councilor and local attorney is one of four Democrats running for the state Senate in the 2nd Essex District.

Richard Jolitz: The Beverly resident and EMT is the lone Republican, once again, running for the 2nd Essex District seat in the state Senate.