Early Voting: Where To Cast Your Ballot In Salem

SALEM, MA — Early voting for the Massachusetts primary kicked off Monday, and if you're hoping to avoid Super Tuesday queues, early voting might be your best bet.

Voters in Salem can vote early at the City Hall at 93 Washington Street.

Voting will take place Monday, Feb. 24, through Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27 and 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, Feb. 28.

Currently, same-day voter registration is not offered in Massachusetts. Voters who aren't yet registered will not be able to vote in the primary.

You can register to vote in future elections online.

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders leads the Democratic pack after three primaries, including his blowout victory in Nevada over the weekend. Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg is second in the delegate count, according to The Associated Press, with Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar and former Vice President Joe Biden trailing.

The next primary is Saturday in South Carolina, the same state candidates will debate in Tuesday night.

Massachusetts and 13 other states — including California — are holding presidential nominating contests on Super Tuesday. The Bay State awards 114 delegates to presidential conventions and the majority of assignments are based on the outcome of the primary. California (494) has the largest delegate haul in the country.

Patch editor Mike Carraggi contributed to this report.