The State Primary Election will be Held Tuesday, Sept. 9

The State Primary Election will be held Tuesday, Sept. 9. Here’s some important information for voters as the primary approaches:

Who Can Vote?

The Primary is a partisan election; therefore all voters registered in the Democratic and Republican parties are eligible to vote. Voters registered as un-enrolled (commonly referred to as ‘independent’) must choose a party, and will automatically return to un-enrolled status following the election.

Peabody will have four ballots for the election - a Republican ballot and a Democratic ballot for both the 12th Essex District and the 13th Essex District.

Absentee Ballots

Absentee ballots for the State Primary are available at the City Clerk’s Office. Voters are eligible to vote by absentee ballot if they are unable to come to the polls in person on Election Day due to an absence from Peabody during polling hours; have a physical disability that prevents them from going to the polling place or for religious belief. Eligible voters may vote in person at the Clerk’s office or by mail. The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot is Monday, Sept. 8 at 12 noon. Absentee ballot applications can also be downloaded by going online. Absentee ballot applications to be completed by a family member are also available from this office or online through the Secretary of State’s office. Absentee ballots must be received before 8 p.m. on the day of the election.

Voting Hours and Polling Locations

The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

The City of Peabody is divided into six (6) wards, each containing three (3) precincts. Helpful Link: WhereDoIVote.com

WARD 1

• 1-1, Saint Ann’s Church, 140 Lynn St.
• 1-2, Woodbridge Assisted Living, 240 Lynnfield St.
• 1-3, Saint Ann’s Church, 140 Lynn St.

WARD 2

• 2-1, Welch School, 50 Swampscott Ave.
• 2-2, Welch School, 50 Swampscott Ave.
• 2-3, South School, 16 Maple St. Ext.

WARD 3

• 3-1, Our Lady of Fatima Church, 50 Walsh Ave.
• 3-2, Our Lady of Fatima Church, 50 Walsh Ave.
• 3-3, Wilson Terrace Rec Hall, 15A Wilson Ter.

WARD 4

• 4-1, Higgins Middle School 1 King St. Ext.
• 4-2, Higgins Middle School1 King St. Ext.
• 4-3, Peabody Vets Memorial High School, 485 Lowell St.
• 4-3A, Macintosh Clubhouse, 300 Brooksby Village Dr.

WARD 5

• 5-1, Kiley School, 21 Johnson St.
• 5-2, Kiley School 21 Johnson St.
• 5-3, McCarthy School, 76 Lake St.

WARD 6

• 6-1, West Memorial School, 15 Bow St.
• 6-2, Burke School, 127 Birch St.
• 6-3, Burke School, 127 Birch St.

Voters are encouraged to confirm their voter status and polling location by visiting the Secretary of State’s office online or by calling the Clerk’s office at (978) 538-5756.

Campaign Signs at Polling Locations

Candidates and supporters are reminded that according to MGL Ch. 54 §65 signs are allowed at the polling place as long as they are outside the 150-foot radius around the entrance of the polling place. In addition, signs must not obstruct vehicle or pedestrian traffic. Posters, cards, handbills, placards, pictures or circulars intended to influence the action of the voter are also not permitted within the 150-foot radius.