Voting On Election Day In Tewksbury – What You Need To Know/Bring

Press release from the Town of Tewksbury:

August 31, 2020

STATE PRIMARY ELECTION

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

POLLS OPEN 7AM – 8PM

Do NOT go to the POLLS if you are sick or have been exposed leading up to Election Day.

Call (on Election Day) 978-640-4355 or email townclerk@tewksbury-ma.gov for voting options from home

• Wear a Face Covering

• Bring an ID – in some cases voters will be required to show an ID. That ID can be anything (license, a bill, email) but the voter name and address must match how you are registered.

• Don’t touch your face while at the polling location

• Maintain Social Distancing – keep 6’ away from anyone not from your household

• Keep your ballot dry and free from hand sanitizers - Do not use hand sanitizer while handling your ballot and be sure your voting booth is dry as it will cause issues tabulator breakdowns

SAVE TIME & AGGRAVATION - KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

If you wish to verify your voter registration status or have any questions, please phone the Town Clerk’s Office at 978-640-4355 or check out these helpful Links:

CHECK YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION STATUS

WHERE DO I VOTE?

PRIMARY VOTING: WHAT BALLOT CAN I TAKE?

Not sure what Party you are in? Check your registration status above.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 STATE PRIMARY SAMPLE BALLOTS

OUR COMMITMENT TO KEEP VOTERS SAFE:

Click here to view the TOWN OF TEWKSBURY ELECTION DAY COVID-19 PLAN

• All elections workers will be required to wear masks while present at the polling location. Masks will be provided to all election workers.

• Protective shields will be placed on check-in and check-out tables.

• Voters will be strongly advised to either wear a mask or some kind of facial covering before entering the building.

• Pens will be cleaned with disinfecting wipes between every voter.

• Hand sanitizer will be placed at the exit of the buildings as well as near election workers.

• All precincts will be suited for a one-way traffic flow to avoid face-to-face encounters and maintain a six-foot separation of workers and voters. Voters will be allowed to enter and exit the precincts through different and separate doors.

• Entry/Exit doors will be propped open, so that no one has to touch handles/doorknobs. (weather-permitting)

• Spatial markers will be set up at the entrance to each precinct marking six foot intervals.

• Directional and spatial arrows will be taped to the floor or walls.

• Voting booths will be spaced at least six feet apart. (3 per precinct)

• There will be a limit of 3 Voters/Precinct allowed into the voting area at any one time voting at separate voting booths.

• Throughout the day election staff will sanitize voting booths and tables with disinfecting wipes. (Be certain surface is dry before allowing a voter to place their ballot because wet ballots may cause problems with the tabulator.)

• Throughout the day maintenance staff will sanitize frequently touched surfaces such and hand rails, elevator buttons, door handles, bathrooms, etc.

This press release was produced by the Town of Tewksbury. The views expressed here are the author’s own.