When is the deadline for applying for an absentee ballot?

The deadline for applying for an absentee ballot for the two elections to be held in 2023 are: 

                                                        by mail                               in-person

*Local Primary Election:           Sep 9th - 5:00pm                   Sep 18th - Noon 

Local General Election:           Oct 28th - 5:00pm                  Nov   6th - Noon

Use the following link to obtain additional information on absentee voting Elections Division (state.ma.us) 

*Braintree Charter - Section 7-3(c ): Condition Making Preliminary Election Unnecessary – If at the expiration of time for filing statements of mayoral candidates to be voted upon at any preliminary election, not more than 2 statements have been filed with the town clerk for the office of mayor, the candidates whose statements have been filed with the town clerk shall be considered to have been nominated to the office, and their names shall be voted upon for this office at the succeeding regular town election.

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1. What are the dates for 2023 elections?
2. When is the last day I can register to vote in the next election?
3. How Do I Register to Vote?
4. When is the deadline for applying for an absentee ballot?
5. How to Apply For an Absentee Ballot?
6. Which Elected Offices will appear on the next Election Day Ballots?
7. How would I obtain nomination papers for state elections?
8. Where do I vote?
9. What voter precinct do I live in?
10. What time do the voting locations open/close?
11. Who are my elected officials?
12. How would I obtain nomination papers for a State Election?
13. Do I need to change my voting address when I move within in Braintree?