2020 State Primary Voting Information

Vote Early in Person
Early Voting in person will be available for the fall 2020 elections.           
An application is not required to vote early in person...just show up and vote!

Early Voting Times

Saturday, August 22nd 10:00am - 12:00pm

Sunday, August 23rd 10:00am - 12:00pm

Monday, August 24th 8:00am - 2:00pm

Tuesday, August 25th 8:00am - 2:00pm

Wednesday, August 26th 8:00am - 2:00pm

Thursday, August 27th 8:00am - 2:00pm

Early Voting Location

Town Clerks Office

Library Basement Offices

7 Main Street

Hubbardston, MA 01452

In-Person Election Day Voting

Tuesday, September 1st 7:00am – 8:00pm

Hubbardston Center School Gym

8 Elm Street

Hubbardston, MA 01452

Know Before You Vote

SELECTION OF BALLOT TYPES - PRIMARY ELECTION ONLY
In a primary election, a voter who is NOT registered in a political party (Unenrolled or commonly known as Independent) must specify the party ballot type of choice on the application to vote by mail or in person voting (early or on election day).  We are unable to process applications for Unenrolled / Independent voters who do not select a party ballot type on their application.  Unenrolled / Independent voters who select a party ballot type do not become registered in that party - they remain Unenrolled / Independent voters.   Voters who are registered in one of the 4 political parties (Democrat, Republican, Green-Rainbow, Libertarian) MUST take that party ballot and are not given a choice of ballot type. Click here to verify your party enrollment or change your party enrollment

Vote by Mail
All registered voters qualify to vote by mail in the fall 2020 elections.  Application post cards will be mailed to ALL registered voters, at their mailing address, who have not already applied to receive a vote by mail ballot.

APPLY EARLY - to allow ample time for processing your application and for the postal services to deliver your ballot to you.  If you are concerned about applying too early - please note that voters can hold on to their ballot and return it during the week prior to the election.  Voters who receive a vote by mail ballot but do not return it prior to election day may appear to vote in person on election day to cast a ballot.  Any voter that has returned a vote by mail ballot (or voted early in person) cannot vote on Election Day.

Applications can be returned by Mail (postage is pre-paid on the post card application mailed to you),  placed in the drop box outside of the town offices (7 Main Street)

Track Your Application and Ballot

Voters who have applied for a vote by mail ballot may use this link to track the status of their application as well as their ballot status (mailed / received back).  Please note that we anticipate a large volume of applications and request you allow at least 2 weeks before checking the status of your application and allow a minimum of 10 days to receive your ballot from the status date of mailing. Track your ballot by CLICKING HERE

What to Bring or Know when voting in person

• Wear a Face Covering
• Pens will be provided to all Residents in which they will keep. Please DO NOT bring your own as it may not work with our voting equipment
• 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. 
• Don’t touch your face while at the polling location
• Maintain Social Distancing – keep 6’ away from anyone not from your household

Return of Vote by Mail Ballots
Mailed Ballots include a postage pre-paid return ballot envelope that is addressed to the Town Clerk's Office.  You may return your ballot by mail (please see deadlines below) or hand deliver your ballot by placing it in the drop box outside of the Town Offices (deadline is close of polls on Election Day). Ballots can NOT be returned to the polling location on Election Day - they must be returned to the Town Clerk’s Office for processing before they are delivered by Town Clerk’s staff to the polls to be cast on Election Day.   Voters who receive a vote by mail ballot but do not return it prior to Election Day may appear to vote in person and cast a ballot on Election Day.  Any voter that has returned a vote by mail ballot (or voted early in person) is not permitted to appear to vote in person on Election Day. All ballots must be received at Town Hall by 8PM on September 1st

Please note that US Postal delivery services are not consistent and can range from 3 to 11 days.  We recommend voters return their ballots in the drop box outside of the town offices by 8PM on Election Day to ensure it arrives back to us in time to count.

EARLY VOTING (by mail or in person) FAQ:

If I applied for a vote by mail ballot can I appear to vote in person at an early voting site or at the polls on Election Day?

• If your vote by mail ballot has not been received back to the Town Clerk’s Office – YES, you may still appear to vote in person at the polls on Election Day.  These voters will be required to complete additional paperwork and may need to show an ID.  Should your mail in ballot be received after you voted early in person or at the polls on Election Day that ballot will be rejected and will not be counted
• If a vote by mail ballot has already been received back by the Town Clerk’s Office – NO.  A returned vote by mail ballot is considered cast and you will not be eligible to vote by mail, early in person or in person at the polls on Election Day.

If I vote early in person can I appear to vote in person at the polls on Election Day?

• NO - If you appeared to vote early in person your ballot will be considered cast and you will not be eligible to vote by mail, or in person at the polls on Election Day.  Voting in Person at the Polls after submitting an early ballot is prohibited as outlined in 950 CMR 4 7.19.

When & how is an early voter's ballot cast?

• All vote by mail and early voting in person ballots will be logged into the State Voter Registration System and stored in the vault until Election Day. On Election Day the ballots will be securely delivered to the polling location where they will be checked in and processed by Election Officials and tabulated in the voting machine.

For questions or concerns, please reach out to the Town Clerks office directly via the following:

Phone: 978-928-1400 x202

Email: tclerk@hubbardstonma.us

Sample Ballots may be viewed by clicking on the attachments below: