Tewksbury Presidential Primary Registration Deadline 1 Week Away

TEWKSBURY, MA — Wednesday, Feb. 12 is the voter registration deadline for the Tuesday, March 3 presidential primary, Town Clerk Denise Graffeo reminded residents in an announcement Wednesday. Graffeo's office will be open 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 12. Anyone who is currently registered in Tewksbury does not need to re-register.

"February 12th is also the deadline for registered voters who wish to change their party enrollment either to another party or to 'Unenrolled,' which is commonly referred to as 'Independent,'" Graffeo said in the announcement. "Unenrolled voters and voters enrolled in political designations can ask for any party ballot on Primary Day, but someone registered in a party can only vote on that party’s ballot. A Democrat cannot take a Republican ballot, and a Republican cannot take a Democratic one."

U.S. citizens Tewksbury residents who will be at least 18 on March 3 are eligible to register. If you have a Massachusetts driver's license you can register online at www.RegisterToVoteMA.com. If you do not have a license, you can download a registration form at the same site to mail or take in person to the Town Clerk's office.

The Town Clerk's office is on the first floor of Tewksbury Town Hall, 1009 Main St, Tewksbury, MA 01876.

Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.