Where to Vote in Waltham: Super Tuesday Information

WALTHAM, MA - Super Tuesday is less than a week away and Waltham residents, as well as others throughout the state, will be heading to the polls to vote.

The Presidential Primary will be held on Tuesday, March 1.

Voters are encouraged to confirm their voter status and polling location by visiting the Secretary of State’s office online or by calling the Town Clerk’s office.

What You Need to Know about Party Affiliation

There are four political parties in Massachusetts:

• D - Democratic Party
• R - Republican Party
• J - Green-Rainbow
• CC - United Independent Party

When voting on March 1, 2016, voters who are enrolled in one of the above parties can only vote on the ballot for that party.

Voters who are unenrolled in a party (commonly known as “Independent”) will be listed on the voter list with the party code “U.” Unenrolled voters and voters who are members of Political Designations can choose which party’s ballot they would like to receive.

Residents had until Feb. 10 to change their party enrollment for the Presidential Primary.

Polling Locations and Hours

Open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Ward One

• Precinct 1. PLYMPTON SCHOOL, 20 Farnsworth Street.
• Precinct 2. WALTHAM HIGH SCHOOL, 617 Lexington Street.

Ward Two

• Precinct 1. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSIC ROOM, 655 Lexington Street.
• Precinct 2. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSIC ROOM 655 Lexington Street.

Ward Three

• Precinct 1. MACARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 494 Lincoln and Lake Streets.
• Precinct 2. NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 70 Putney Lane off Warwick Avenue.

Ward Four

• Precinct 1. FITZGERALD SCHOOL AT REAR, 140 Beal Road at Candace Avenue.
• Precinct 2. FITZGERALD SCHOOL AT REAR, 140 Beal Road at Candace Avenue.

Ward Five

• Precinct 1. BRIGHT SCHOOL GYMNASIUM, 260 Grove Street - Corner of Clark & Bright Streets.
• Precinct 2. BRIGHT SCHOOL GYMNASIUM 260 Grove Street - Corner of Clark & Bright Streets.

Ward Six

• Precinct 1. CHARLES A. LAWLESS HOUSING, 110 Pond Street.
• Precinct 2. CLARK GOVERNMENT CENTER 119 School St. Corner of School & Lexington St.

Ward Seven

• Precinct 1. BANKS SCHOOL BASEMENT, 948 Main Street - Corner of Main & South Street.
• Precinct 2. BANKS SCHOOL BASEMENT, 948 Main Street - Corner of Main & South Street.

Ward Eight

• Precinct 1. WHALEN HOUSING, 84 Orange Street.
• Precinct 2. SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL, 510 Moody Street.

Ward Nine

• Precinct 1. ARTHUR J. CLARK HOUSING, 48 Pine Street.
• Precinct 2. CUTTER STREET POLLING BOOTH, 8 Cutter Street.

Absentee Voting

Voters who are unable to vote on Election Day because of physical disability, religious beliefs or absence from the town may vote by absentee ballot.Applications for absentee ballots may be obtained from the Town Clerk or the Office of the Secretary of State.

Applications may be submitted in person or by mail. All absentee ballots must be mailed out so the Town Clerk reminds everyone to allow time for the ballot to be mailed to you so that you will get them in time for the election.Click Here for an application.

A “family member” may submit an application for someone. The voter or a family member must sign all applications, under the pains and penalties of perjury, before a ballot will be made available. Click Here for an application for a family member.

In a primary election, a voter who is not registered in a political party must specify the ballot of the party of choice in the application. You will not become registered in a party because of your participation in a primary.

Applications for absentee ballots must be received by the Town Clerk before 12 p.m. Noon the day before an election. Absentee ballots generally are available three weeks before an election.

Helpful Links

• Check your voter registration status >>>
• Check your polling location >>>
• Register to Vote >>>
• Online apply for an absentee ballot >>>
• Primary Voting: What ballot can I take? >>>