Politics & Government

Brookline General Election Voting Guide 2016

Skipped early voting? No worries, we've got you covered on Nov. 8.

BROOKLINE, MA – The big day is almost here, and whether you're still undecided, committed to a candidate, or considering sitting this one out, you've got an important decision to make.

So we're going to make that a bit easier on you. Here's a look at everything you need to know before you head to the booths:

Who/What's on the ballot:

Aside from the four presidential candidates making national headlines, here are some of the other notable names and items on the ballot.

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  • Congressman Joseph Kennedy III is running against David Rosa, and Norfolk County Sheriff Michael Bellotti, Rep. Frank Israel Smizik and Sen. Cynthia Creem are running unopposed.
  • There are four questions on the ballot this year: Slot licenses, charter schools, free-range chickens, and recreational marijuana. Read our rundown on the ballot questions here.

Voting Schedule:

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8. If you make the line by 8 p.m., you're allowed to vote.

Some people chose to vote early this year. Massachusetts allowed early voting for the first time from Oct. 24 to Nov. 4.

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Polling Locations

Here are the polling locations for the upcoming election, courtesy of the Town of Brookline website.

  • Precinct 1 Wheelock College, 43 Hawes Street, (Monmouth Street Entrance)
  • Precinct 2 Coolidge Corner Branch Library, 31 Pleasant Street
  • Precinct 3 Theresa Morse Apartments, 90 Longwood Avenue
  • Precinct 4 Town Hall, Room 103, 333 Washington Street
  • Precinct 5 (New) Lincoln School, 19 Kennard Road
  • Precinct 6 BHS Schluntz Gymnasium, 115 Greenough Street
  • Precinct 7 Arthur A. O'Shea House, 61 Park Street
  • Precinct 8 Young Israel of Brookline, 62 Green Street (Side Entrance)
  • Precinct 9 Senior Center, 93 Winchester Street
  • Precinct 10 John W. Kickham Apartments, 190 Harvard Street
  • Precinct 11 Driscoll School, New Gymnasium, Washington Street Entrance
  • Precinct 12 Runkle School Gymnasium, 50 Druce Street (Front Entrance)
  • Precinct 13 Runkle School Gymnasium, 50 Druce Street (Front Entrance)
  • Precinct 14 Heath School Gymnasium, 100 Eliot Street
  • Precinct 15 Fire Station #6, 962 Hammond Street
  • Precinct 16 Putterham Branch Library, 959 West Roxbury Parkway

Don't know your precinct? Don't worry, you can click here to find out.

You can find more information on the City of Brookline website.

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