Tuesday is the State Primary, What You Need to Know

The State Primary Election is Tuesday, Sept. 9. Here’s some important information 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.

View the Ballots Here:

• Democratic Ballot for Precincts 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 4 and 4A
• Republican Ballot for Precincts 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 4 and 4A
• Democratic Ballot for Precincts 3 and 3A
• Republican Ballot for Precincts 3 and 3A

Absentee Ballots

Absentee ballots for the State Primary are available at the Town 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 the town of Tewksbury 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.

Polling locations in Tewksbury are:

• Precinct 1: Senior Center, 175 Chandler St.
• Precinct 1A: Senior Center, 175 Chandler St.
• Precinct 2: Recreation Center, 286 Livingston St.
• Precinct 2A: Recreation Center, 286 Livingston St.
• Precinct 3: Lowell Assembly of God, 95 Andover St.
• Precinct 3A: Lowell Assembly of God, 95 Andover St.
• Precinct 4: Library, 300 Chandler St.
• Precinct 4A: Library 300 Chandler 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.

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.