Election Day in Swampscott: What You Need to Know

Swampscott voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, April 28, to make their voices heard in a number of contested races.

Here are some important details about voting day in Swampscott:

When are polls open?

• 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Absentee ballots must be returned to the Office of the Town Clerk by 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Where do I vote?

• Precincts 1 & 2. Swampscott Senior Center, 200 Rear Essex St.
• Precincts 3 & 4. First Church, Congregational, Monument Ave.
• Precincts 5 & 6. Swampscott Middle School, Forest Ave.
• Find your precinct and voting location by entering your address here.

Can I campaign at the polling locations on voting day?

• Yes, with the following restrictions as noted on the Elections Department webpage:

State law prohibits the display of political paraphernalia within 150 feet of the entrance to the polling location. Signs, stickers, and even lapel buttons are not permitted within this restricted zone. Political conversation, including a candidate greeting the voters and soliciting votes, is allowed within the restricted zone so long as there is no active interference or badgering, and no prohibited paraphernalia is displayed.

For what and whom am I voting?

• There are a handful of contested town-wide races including those for positions on the Board of Selectmen, Board of Health and Planning Board. There are also contested races for Town Meeting members in precincts 2, 4, 5 and 6. Full specimen ballots are available on the Town of Swampscott website.