Town Manager Austin Faison and Assistant Town Clerk Joanne M. DeMato wish to provide residents with information regarding the state special election scheduled for March.
The special election to fill the seat of State Rep. Robert DeLeo has been set for Tuesday, March 30. The primary election will be held Tuesday, March 2.
Polling locations will be as follows:
Residents are reminded that some polling locations have been temporarily changed for this primary and election only.
Those voting on election day should be aware of the following requirements and suggestions to prevent the spread of COVID-19:
Early voting will not be available for this special election, but voters may vote by mail. Those who wish to vote this way are encouraged to apply for a mail-in ballot as soon as possible.
Applications can be downloaded from the state’s website here, and can be returned:
For the primary election, a voter who is not registered for a political party must specify the party ballot choice on their vote-by-mail or in-person voting application. Unenrolled or independent voters who select a party ballot type do not become registered in that party and will remain unenrolled/independent voters. Voters who are registered as a democrat or republican MUST take that party ballot and will not be given a choice of ballot type. Residents can verify your party enrollment or change your party enrollment prior to the deadline to register to vote and before applying for a mail in ballot.
Mail in ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on March 2 for the primary and by 8 p.m. on March 30 for the election in order to be counted. Mail in ballots can either be returned by mail or via the drop box outside town hall. Mail-in ballots cannot be returned to polling locations on election.
Voters who receive a mail-in ballot, but do not return it prior to the deadline may vote in person.
Over the Counter Absentee voting will be available by appointment-only. Please call 617-846-1742 to make an appointment during regular work hours to vote Absentee “Over the Counterâ€.
More information about the special election can be found here. Questions regarding the special election can be directed to the Winthrop Town Clerk’s Office at 617-846-1742.
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