Vote by Mail, Absentee, & Early Voting Information

Vote by Mail

Massachusetts voters now have the option to vote early by mail in all local, state, and federal elections, with no excuse required. 

State and Federal Elections: For state and federal elections, the State mails application cards to each registered voter, postage prepaid. If you do not receive an application, but would like to vote by mail, you may submit the following signed application to the Town Clerk's Office, or apply using the Secretary of State's online portal.

Local Elections: The state does NOT mail out application cards for town elections. If you would like to vote by mail in any town election, you must submit the following signed application to the Town Clerk's Office, or apply using the Secretary of State's online portal.

All ballots must be returned to the Town Clerk's Office by close of the polls on election day. Ballots delivered to the polling location cannot be accepted.

Absentee Ballots

A registered voter who will be unable to vote at the polls on Election Day due to:

(1) absence from the voter's city or town during normal polling hours.
(2) physical disability preventing you from going to the polling place.
(3) religious belief, can apply for an absentee ballot to be mailed or filled out in office.
If none of the above requirements apply to you, you may still apply for a no excuse Vote By Mail ballot.

Applications may be submitted in person, by mail, fax, or by email. Visit the Secretary of State website for an absentee ballot application.

All ballots must be returned to the Town Clerk's Office by close of the polls on election day. Ballots delivered to the polling location cannot be accepted.

If you are in the military or an overseas U.S. citizen, you are still eligible to vote. To see how to apply for a ballot if one of these applies to you, visit the Secretary of State website for more information and applications.

In- Person Early Voting

In person early voting is offered only for State Elections. 

Dates, times, and location for future in-person early voting events will be advertised on the town's website and Facebook page.