Politics & Government

Voting Registration Deadline Friday

If you want to vote in the Sept. 6 primary, the deadline to register to vote is Aug. 17.

If you want to cast a vote in the primary, which will be held Thursday, Sept. 6 (you read that right, it's a Thursday), you need to register to vote by Friday Aug. 17.

You can register to vote by mail using this form. After filling out this form, you must print it, sign it and send it to the Town Clerk's Office, 11 Lincoln St., Plymouth.Β 

In Person: Go to any registration location and complete an affidavit of registration, which must be answered truthfully under the penalty of perjury. The questions on the affidavit will include your name, residence and date of birth.

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At the Registry of Motor Vehicles: Keep your motor voter receipt until you receive confirmation from your local election official. If you do not receive any confirmation, please contact your local election office to verify your voting status.

Mail the completed form to your local city or town hall. You should receive a confirmation notice in 2 to 3 weeks. If you do not receive a confirmation notice, or wish to confirm your voter registration status, please contact your local City or Town Clerk to verify your voting status.

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Only a person who is:

  • a US citizen, and
  • a resident of Massachusetts, and
  • 18 years old on or before election day (must still meet registration deadlines set forth below)

For more information about the election, or how to register, click here.

Need to find your polling place? Click here.

As President Eisenhower said, "The future of this republic is in the hands of the American voter."

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