Voting by Mail
The primary election for the 4th District Congressional Seat is on September 1st!
During these uncertain times, voting has changed. We at Dave Cavell for Congress wanted to provide important information so that you can vote safely and make your voice heard.
During these uncertain times, voting has changed. We at Dave Cavell for Congress wanted to provide important information so that you can vote safely and make your voice heard.
- This year, all registered voters can vote by mail.
- You can also vote in person on September 1 and during a week of early voting between August 22-28.
- All registered voters should receive a vote by mail application by mid-July. Click here to get yours.
- Click here to check your voter registration.
- If you have any questions about voting, you can contact your local town or city clerk’s office using this directory here.
- You have the right to vote. If you experience difficulty voting, or if anyone tries to prevent you from voting, you can call the Election Protection Hotline at 1-866-687-8683. Click here for more information.
- For more COVID-19 voting updates, see here.
Steps to take
to cast your vote
to cast your vote
First, make sure you are registered to vote
- You can check your registration status and register to vote at this website: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr/
- You can also contact your local town clerk or election office for more information.
- If you are not registered to vote, you must register by August 22 in order to vote in the September 1 election.
If you want to vote in-person...
- You will be able to vote in person on September 1. Click here to find your polling place.
- You will also be able to vote early and in person between August 22 and August 28 (including Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23). Visit www.MassEarlyVote.com to see early voting times and locations. Please check back frequently for updates.
- If you have any additional questions about in-person voting, you can always contact your local clerk or election office.
If you want to vote by mail...
- First, complete your vote by mail application.
- All registered voters are allowed to vote by mail this year, due to the covid-19 pandemic.
- All registered voters should receive an application in the mail by mid-July from the Secretary of the Commonwealth.
- If you have not received yours, you may download it here.
- If you are registered as unenrolled and wish to vote for Democrats, please be sure to select “Democratic” in section 2 of the form to receive a Democratic ballot.
- Be sure to always follow all the directions on the application carefully.
- When you have completed your vote by mail application, place it directly in mail– your application is pre-addressed to your local election office, and no postage is required. If you have printed and signed the form yourself, you will need to mail back to your local clerk’s office. You can find that mailing address using this directory.
- Be sure to return your application as soon as possible so that your town clerk or election officials can send you your official ballot in time.
Some questions you may have:
Question: How do I know if I’m registered to vote?
Question: What if I don’t receive my vote by mail ballot application?
Question: What if my question has not been addressed here?
From all of us at Dave Cavell for Congress, thank you for taking the time to vote in the Sept. 1st Democratic primary. During these challenging times, it is more important than ever to protect our democracy.