Election 2020: Stoneham Primary Voting Guide

STONEHAM, MA — The Massachusetts state primary is Tuesday, Sept. 1, but the election will be much different this year, thanks to the coronavirus. This year voters have the option of voting in-person on election day, as well as early voting and mail-in voting options.

The last day to register to vote for the Sept. 1 primary election was Saturday, Aug. 22. You can check your voting status on the Secretary of State's Website. You can also use the Website to find your polling place. If you missed the deadline to register to vote, make sure you register for future elections.

Click here to see who is on the ballot in Stoneham.

Mail-In Voting

Voting by mail is available to all registered voters in 2020. The Secretary of State's Office Elections Division mailed an application to every registered voter in Massachusetts on July 15, 2020. The application will be used to request a ballot for the September 1, 2020 State Primary Election and November 3, 2020 Presidential Election. The deadline to submit an application was Aug. 26.

Ballots must be delivered by 8 p.m. on Election Day. You can check the status of your ballot here.

Early Voting

Early voting is being held at Stoneham Town Hall, 35 Central St. The remaining schedule is below:

• Thursday, Aug. 27: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Friday, Aug. 28: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

In-Person Voting

In-person voting will take place Sept. 1 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Town Hall auditorium, 35 Central St.

Know before you go:

• Do not come to the polls if you are sick or have been exposed leading up to Election Day.
• Wear a Face Covering
• Bring a Pen – Blue or Black ink (machines will not read red, highlighters, pencil, and crayons cause issues with the tabulator breakdowns).
• Bring a Clip Board or Book to mark your ballot on if you don’t want to use a Voting Booth

• Bring an ID – in some cases voters will be required to show an ID. That ID can be anything (license, state issued ID, passport a bill which includes the voter’s name and address or car registration)

• Maintain Social Distancing – keep 6’ away from anyone not from your household
• Keep your ballot dry and free from hand sanitizers – If you have used hand sanitizer please make sure your hands are dry before handling the ballot and be sure your voting booth is dry as it will cause issues tabulator breakdowns

• Voting Booths will be properly spaced and cleaned throughout the day
• Unused / sanitized pens will be provided to those who need one
• Hand sanitizer will be provided at the entrances and exits