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1. What are the dates for 2023 elections?

For 2023, there are two scheduled elections: 

September 19, 2023 - Preliminary Town Election*

This election has been cancelled pursuant to Section 7-3(c) Braintree Charter.

*Braintree Charter - Section 7-3(c) Condition making preliminary 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.

November 7, 2023 - Regular Town Election 

Scheduled for Tuesday, November 7th - Polls are open from 7:00am until 8:00pm.

The following races will appear on the ballot:

Mayor  -  Councilor-at-large  -  District Council ^{(one for each of the six districts)}  -  School Committee  -  Library Trustee  --  Electric Light Board  -  Housing Authority.

Nomination papers are now available at the Town Clerk's Office through September 15th at 5:00pm

2. When is the last day I can register to vote in the next election?

The last day to register to vote for 2023 elections:

November 7, 2023 - General Local Election 

Voter Registration Deadline:     Friday, October 27, 2023 - 5:00pm (last day at town hall  -  Town Clerk's Office will remain open after 1:00pm)                                                                                Saturday, October 28, 2023 - 5:00pm  (online only - click following link:   Registering to Vote (state.ma.us) 

Click the following link and register to vote on line Elections Division (state.ma.us)  or, to register in-person, visit the Office of the Town Clerk - 1st Floor, Braintree Town Hall.

3. How Do I Register to Vote?

You can find information on how to register to vote on the Elections Division (state.ma.us) .

4. 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.

5. How to Apply For an Absentee Ballot?

Beginning January 3, 2023 you can begin to apply for an absentee ballot.  

Visit the town clerk’s office to complete an application.

Find more information about absentee ballots on the Elections Division (state.ma.us) 

6. Which Elected Offices will appear on the next Election Day Ballots?

September 19, 2023 - Local Primary Election*

On Ballot: Mayor

Mayor

Top Two Finishers

November 7, 2023 - State General Election

On Ballot: 

OFFICE	TERM	POSITIONS
Mayor	4 - Years
Councilor At-Large	2 - Years	3 Positions
District Councilor	2 - Years	1 Position,  each of the six districts
School Committee	4 - Years	3 positions
Library Board of Trustees	4 - Years	5 positions
Electric Light Board	4 - Years	1 position
Housing Authority	4 - Years	2 positions

7. How would I obtain nomination papers for state elections?

STATE ELECTIONS

Use the following link  Elections Division (state.ma.us)  for information on running for state office.

LOCAL ELECTIONS 

If you are considering to run for public office visit the Massachusetts Office of Campaign Finance at the following link  OCPF - Welcome to the OCPF Home Page,  then click the "Getting Started" tab  to  help guide you in setting up a campaign committee.    

 

8. Where do I vote?

Find out where you vote on the Elections Division (state.ma.us) website  or, using your mobile device, click qrcode and scan with your camera.  

9. What voter precinct do I live in?

Find out which voter precinct you live in on the Elections Division (state.ma.us) website. or, using your mobile device click qrcode and scan with your camera.

10. What time do the voting locations open/close?

All voter center locations are open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

11. Who are my elected officials?

To find out who your federal and state elected officials. click on this link - Elections Division (state.ma.us) 

To find out who your local elected officials, click  - Local Elected Officials 2022-2023 

12. How would I obtain nomination papers for a State Election?

You can find information on the Elections Division (state.ma.us) website.

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13. Do I need to change my voting address when I move within in Braintree?

Yes, If you are a registered voter we need your signature with your new address information. Town Clerk