Politics & Government

Where To Vote Early In Worcester: Key Election Dates

With just over a few weeks before Election Day, here's what you need to know about voting in November.

Worcester early voting begins on Oct. 17.
Worcester early voting begins on Oct. 17. (Neal McNamara/Patch)

WORCESTER, MA — If you would like to get this election over quickly, you're in luck. Early voting in Massachusetts will begin soon for about two weeks ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

In 2020, voters will of course be choosing a president, but also a U.S. Senator, state-level offices and deciding several statewide ballot questions.

If you voted in the September primary, you probably got a good idea of what the general election will look like. Voters concerned about coronavirus will be allowed to apply for absentee ballots to avoid in-person voting. Otherwise, in-person voting will take place in two parts: early voting between Oct. 17 and Oct. 30, and regular Election Day voting on Nov. 3 (find you Worcester polling location here).

Worcester early voting will take place across multiple locations this year starting on Oct. 17. Here's where to go:

Oct. 17, 18, 24, 25

  • Nelson Place Elementary, 35 Nelson Place, 9 a.m to 5 p.m.
  • Worcester Senior Center, 128 Providence St., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Oct. 19, 20

  • Worcester Senior Center, 128 Providence St., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Oct. 21, 22

  • Living World Church, 30 Tyler Prentice Road, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Oct. 23

  • Living World Church, 30 Tyler Prentice Road, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Oct. 26, 27

  • St. Peter's Catholic Church, 929 Main St., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Oct. 28, 29

  • Worcester State University Wellness Center, 486 Chandler St., 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Oct. 30

  • Worcester State University Wellness Center, 486 Chandler St., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Here are other key election dates in Massachusetts to be aware of:

  • Oct. 24 — Last day to register to vote ahead of the Nov. 3 election. You can register online, by mail or in-person at the clerk's office.
  • Oct. 28 — Last day to apply by mail for an absentee (mail-in) ballot.
  • Nov. 2 — Last day to apply in person for an absentee (mail-in) ballot.