Burlington Early Voting Begins Monday For Presidential Primary

BURLINGTON, MA — Now that the first contest of the 2020 presidential primary is (mostly) over, the Massachusetts contest is fast approaching. Burlington announced details this week on voting in town, for the March 3 Super Tuesday primary. There are three ways to vote: on election day, absentee or early.

On election day, all eligible voters can vote from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Burlington High School gym, at the back of the school.

"School will be in session that day so parking will be limited to the spaces near the gym on the back side of the High School," the announcement notes. "School is in session from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. so avoid those peak times for easier parking and access."

Absentee voting is currently underway, and lasts until noon on March 2. Voters who are unable to vote on election day due to not being in town, physical disability or religious belief can vote absentee. For an absentee ballot, you can download the application here and send it to the Town Clerk, to have one mailed to you. You can also vote an absentee ballot in person at the Town Clerk's office. The office is in Burlington Town Hall, 29 Center St, Burlington, MA 0180.

Finally, all voters are eligible to vote early. Early voting in Burlington will be in Town Hall's Main Hearing Room, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 24 to 28. Hours will be extended until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26.

The registration deadline is next Wednesday. U.S. citizens Burlington residents who will be at least 18 on March 3 are eligible to register. If you have a Massachusetts driver's license you can register online at www.RegisterToVoteMA.com. If you do not have a license, you can download a registration form at the same site to mail or take in person to the Town Clerk's office.

The Town Clerk’s office can be reached at 781-270-1660.

Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.