Deadline Approaching to Register to Vote in Presidential Primary

Beverly, MA - Wednesday, Feb. 10 is the deadline to register to vote if you want to vote in the March 1 presidential primary.

Feb. 10 is also the deadline for registered voters who wish to change their voter enrollment either to another party or to “unenrolled,” which is commonly referred to as “independent.” However, this should not be confused with the United Independent Party. Voters registered in the United Independent Party will not be eligible to take a Democratic, Republican, or Green-Rainbow ballot.

Unenrolled voters or voters enrolled in political designations can ask for any party’s ballot on primary day, but someone who is registered in a party and only vote on that party’s ballot.

Beverly City Hall will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10 for voters who wish to change their party registration status or for people wishing to register for the first time.

People who are United States citizens, residents of Massachusetts, and who are at least 18 years of age on or before March 1 are eligible to register. Those meeting the qualifications who have a Massachusetts driver’s license can submit their registration online at www.registertovotema.com. Those registering by mail should have their form hand-canceled to ensure it is postmarked before the deadline.

“We want everyone who is eligible to vote to do so, and our office will do everything we can to assist voters in exercising their right to vote. Anyone with questions should call our Registrar of Voters, Jane Murphy, at 978-605-2327,” said City Clerk Wes Slate.