Early voting days, times announced for Wareham

Oct 3, 2018

Wareham voters will have the opportunity to vote early in the Nov. 6 state election, with the Town Clerk’s office providing 10 work days in which ballots can be cast before Election Day.

Early voting starts on Oct. 22 and ends Nov. 2. Voters have until 8 p.m. on Oct. 17 to register to vote in the election. Register to vote at the Town Clerk’s office in Town Hall, located at 54 Marion Road. It is also possible to register to vote online at www.RegisterToVoteMA.com. A valid Massachusetts drivers license or state issued ID is required.

Last year marked the first Massachusetts allowed for early voting, which is open to all registered voters. Previously, the only way a voter could participate before Election Day was via absentee ballot. Absentee ballots are still available for those voters who will be away on Election Day, have a disability that prevents them from going to the polls or has a religious belief preventing the same. Absentee ballots are available in the Town Clerk’s office.

Voters do not need a reason to participate in early voting, which can also be done by mail. To vote by mail, fill out an application found online at www.sec.state.ma.us/ele and send it to the Town Clerk’s office: Town Clerk, 54 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571. For more information, call the Town Clerk’s office at 508-291-3140.

Early voting takes place on the following days and times in Memorial Town Hall, 54 Marion Road:

Monday, Oct. 22

8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 23

8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 24

8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 25

8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 27

8 a.m. to noon

Monday, Oct. 29

8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 30

8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 31

8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 1

8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 2

8:15 a.m. to noon