Election 2020: Medford Voter Guide

MEDFORD, MA — Registered voters in Medford will soon be able to participate in early voting for the Nov. 3 general election. The city also started mailing ballots this week for those who wish to participate by mail. City Councilor Zac Bears said Thursday more than 9,000 ballots have already been sent out.

Mail-In Voting

The city received ballots from the Secretary of State’s Office on Oct. 3, and mailing began as of Oct. 5 to any resident who has requested to vote by mail. To expedite mailing, the Medford Registrars of Voters Office worked with the local USPS Postmaster to process and deliver mail to Medford residents, without those requests needing to be sorted through the Boston USPS branch. By doing so, the city hopes to decrease delivery times; however, residents should allow 10-14 days to receive your mail-in ballot.

If you do not receive your ballot as of Oct. 20, contact the Registrar.

You can return the ballot by mail by bringing it to City Hall, dropping it into the City Hall Mail Drop Box outside of City Hall (Clippership Drive side entrance), or bringing it to the Welcome Desk.

If you would like to request a mail-in ballot and have not already done so, you can now request one online at www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleev/early-voting-by-mail.htm. *Applications received by the state later than October 28, 2020 will not be accepted.*

Early Voting

Early Voting: The City will host Early Voting at City Hall from Oct. 17-30, with COVID-19 guidelines in place for sanitizing and social distancing. Early Voting hours will be as follows:

Saturday, Oct. 17: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 18: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 19: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 20: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 21: 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 22: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 23: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 24: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 25: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 26: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 27: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 28: 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 29: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 30: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

In-person Voting on Election Day

You can visit your regular polling place* on Tuesday, Nov. 3, between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. To find your polling location, CLICK HERE.

• *The polling location for Ward 3, Precinct 1 has changed. If you normally vote at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital, your NEW polling place is the American Legion Post at 321 Winthrop St.
• * The entrance to the Ward 4, Precinct 1 polling location will be via the Cousens Gym entrance. Voting will take place in the lobby.

COVID-19 Requirements Will Be In Place
Voters must adhere to all Covid-19 guidelines as set by the State and/or the City’s Board of Health. Regulations include:

• Voters, observers, and staff must wear face coverings. Face coverings must be worn over the nose and mouth.
• Social distancing guidelines will be enforced while voters wait in line both inside and outside the polling place, as well as at voting booths.
• Election staff will disinfect each voting both and pen after every use.