Election 2020: How To Cast A Mail-In Ballot In Westford

WESTFORD, 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 is Saturday Aug. 22. Town Hall will be open on that day to accept last-minute voter registrations.

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.

Vote By Mail

Westford officials began sending out mail-in ballots to voters who had requested them on Monday. The city will accept requests for mail-in ballots until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26.

Officials are asking that voters return those as soon as possible so they can be sure to reach them in time.

Completed mail-in ballots can sent by mail or they can be hand delivered and placed in the ballot drop box located at the back door of Town Hall on the sidewalk between the Town Hall and the Police Station.

Mail In Ballot Application

Early Voting

Early voting runs from Aug. 22 through Aug. 28. All early-voting is done at the former fire station at 51 Main Street. Similar to regular in-person voting, you do not need to register to vote in person early, just show up. But officials are asking you to be mindful of helping keep the spread of the coronavirus low, by wearing masks and keeping a safe distance from others.

Early voting hours are:

In-Person Voting

Polling hours on Sept. 1, election day, run from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Polling locations are determined by Precinct:

• Precinct 1 — Abbot School, 25 Depot St
• Precinct 2 — Blanchard Middle School, 14 West St
• Precinct 3 — Abbot School, 25 Depot St
• Precinct 4 — Robinson School, 60 Concord Rd
• Precinct 5 — Stony Brook School, 9 Farmers Way (off Groton Rd)
• Precinct 6— Miller School, 1 Mitchell Way (off Russells Way)

What's on the ballot?

Democratic primary ballot includes races for a spot on the November ballot for senator in Congress, Representative in Congress, senator in general court.

Sen. Edward Markey is vying to keep his seat in Congress, as Rep. Joe Kennedy III challenges him in what has been a close race.

No one is challenging Third Middlesex District Sen. Michael J. Barrett for his seat on the Democratic ticket.

The Republican primary includes a race for a spot on the November ballot as the Republican contender for senator in Congress. Shiva Ayyadurai, of Belmont, and Kevin J O'Connor, of Dover, are vying for their names to be on the ticket to race against either Kennedy or Markey.

In the Fifth District, no one is challenging Caroline Colarusso to represent the Republicans in the Fifth District for a spot on the November election ballot.

Questions?

If you have any questions, you can email the office at townclerk@westfordma.gov or call 978-692-5515.

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