State Primary 2014: Poll Times, Locations in Medfield

By Liz Taurasi (Patch Staff)

The State Primary Election is Tuesday, Sept. 9. Here’s some important information to know before heading to the polls. More information for voters in Medfield can be found here.

Who Can Vote?

The Primary is a partisan election; therefore all voters registered in the Democratic and Republican parties are eligible to vote. Voters registered as un-enrolled (commonly referred to as ‘independent’) must choose a party, and will automatically return to un-enrolled status following the election.

Absentee Ballots

Absentee ballots must be received before 8 p.m. on the day of the election.

Voting Hours and Polling Locations in Medfield

The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Medfield Senior Center, Ice House Rd.

Campaign Signs at Polling Locations

Candidates and supporters are reminded that according to MGL Ch. 54 §65 signs are allowed at the polling place as long as they are outside the 150-foot radius around the entrance of the polling place. In addition, signs must not obstruct vehicle or pedestrian traffic. Posters, cards, handbills, placards, pictures or circulars intended to influence the action of the voter are also not permitted within the 150-foot radius.

For more information, visit massachusetts.state-election.info.