Natick Election Info: Absentee Ballots, Early Voting, Registration Deadline

NATICK, MA—The town clerk in Natick is reminding residents of several items concerning the presidential election, happening Tuesday, Nov. 8.

If you will be away:

Absentee ballots are now available for the 2016 Presidential election. Absentee ballot applications must be received no later than noon on Monday, Nov. 7. A voter may vote absentee if he/she will be absent from Natick on election day, if a physical disability prevents him/her from voting at the polling place, or for religious beliefs which prevent the voter from voting on election day. Absentee ballot applications may be completed by the voter or by a family member.

If you're not registered to vote:

The last day to register to vote for this election is Wednesday, Oct. 19. The town clerk’s office

will remain open until 8 p.m. on that day. Citizens who are or will be 18 years of age on or before
Nov. 8th are eligible to vote in the Nov. 8 Presidential election. Voter registration forms, absentee ballot applications and information on early voting are available at the town clerk’s office or here.

Voting early, if you wish:

For the first time, this November Massachusetts voters will have the opportunity to vote early. Early voting will be available from Monday, Oct. 24, through Friday, Nov. 4. Early voting in Natick will take place in the Town Hall, which is located at 13 East Central St. Early voting hours are: Monday and Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, October 29: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Any registered voter is eligible to vote during the early voting period.

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