Politics & Government

Burlington Votes 2020: Three Ways To Vote In The General Election

Voters can vote by mail, in person early or in person on Election Day.

Massachusetts will have two weeks of early voting ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Massachusetts will have two weeks of early voting ahead of the Nov. 3 election. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

BURLINGTON, MA — With Election Day under a month a way, it's time to figure out how you plan to vote. This year, all Massachusetts voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballots early or by mail, if they prefer, although Election Day voting remains an option.

In addition to the presidential election between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, Burlington voters will also cast ballots in statewide ballot questions and U.S. house and senate races.

Registering to vote:

The registration deadline is Oct. 24.

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If you have a state driver's license or ID, you can register online at www.RegisterToVoteMA.com. You can also download mail-in registration forms, which must be post-marked or delivered to town hall in person by Oct. 24. Forms should be mailed to: Burlington Town Clerk's Office, 29 Center Street, Burlington MA 01803.

Registration forms are also available at various town buildings.

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You can check your registration online.

Mail-in voting:

All voters are also eligible to vote by mail, this year, but you must apply by Oct. 28. You should've received an application from the Secretary of State's office ahead of the state primary. If not, you can download an application online and email to vote@burlington.org, send it to Burlington Town Clerk's Office, 29 Center Street, Burlington MA 01803 or drop it in the town's drop box on the steps of town hall.

Electronic applications must have handwritten signatures.

Mail-in ballots should be returned by mail or using the secure drop box at 29 Center Street. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3 and received by Nov. 6 at 5 p.m.

You can track your ballot here.

Early in-person voting:

All Burlington voters can vote early at the Grand View Farm Hall, 55 Center St., Burlington MA.

  • Saturday, Oct. 17 – 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Sunday, Oct. 18 – 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Monday, Oct. 19 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 20 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Oct. 21 – 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Thursday, Oct. 22 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday, Oct. 23 – 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 24 – 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Sunday, Oct. 25 – 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Monday, Oct. 26 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 27 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Oct. 28 – 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Thursday, Oct. 29 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday, Oct. 30 – 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Election day voting:

In-person voting on Nov. 3 will take place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. All precincts vote at Burlington High School, 123 Cambridge St., in the gyms at the back of the school.

You can look up your precinct here.

An earlier version of this story gave an incorrect time for an early voting day. It has been corrected.

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