Planning ahead for the Nov. election in Massachusetts? Sample ballots will be available online or by mail very soon.

Blank sample ballots are available for the upcoming statewide election on Nov. 5, when Massachusetts residents will be casting their votes for president, U.S. and state senator, U.S. and state representative and several other offices so voters can research and prepare ahead of their trip to the polls.

Five ballot measures will also be voted on in the upcoming election, with questions including the elimination of MCAS as a high school graduation requirement, unionization for transportation workers and minimum wage for tipped workers.

Learn how you can see a copy of your blank sample ballot ahead of the election at heraldnews.com.