Early Voting Across Massachusetts
"Early voting represents a really good opportunity for the community. Byholding extended and weekend hours, early voting will alleviate linesand improve the voting experience."
Teresa Burr, Franklin Town Clerk
“An important part of the job is doing everything I can to get peopleout to vote. So, early voting is certainly a step in the right direction.”
Cathy Harder-Bernier, Hanover Town Clerk
"The advent of Early Voting will be a benefit for both the Voter and the Election Administrator. In what is sure to be a record setting electionin regards to turnout, early voting will provide the benefit of reducinglong lines on Election Day, the opportunity to administer the properpaperwork for inactive voters in a more calm setting, and a reducedburden on poll workers while the polls are open. I highly encourage theuse of Early Voting by the public, and hope its success leads to greaterelection modernization in the near future."
Jeremy Gillis, Easton Town Clerk
“People today do not work and live in a cookie cutter world where people have local jobs and work 9-5 so now that early voting has been presented to Massachusetts residents, the Election Commission with the City Manager want to give Worcester residents the opportunity to make voting as convenient and accessible as possible.”
Susan Ledoux, Worcester City Clerk
“In today’s ever changing, fast paced environment it is essential that Election Administrators (and our legislators) continue to implement efficiency measures wherever and whenever we can to make the experience of voting a positive and effective one. Electors want to know that the process of voting can be effective, seamless, accurate and secure. Having the opportunity to cast your vote ahead of the actual election date I believe will increase voter participation. I additionally feel strongly that providing another avenue that doesn’t require voters to adhere to the Absentee Ballot regulations (i.e. disability, religious tenants or absence from town all hours of the election) will allow folks to manage their schedules better while at the same time exercising their right to vote! I am proud to be a Town Clerk and Elections Administrator at a time when the world is enhancing technology while at the same time providing inclusivity to the citizens of our commonwealth.”
MaryEllen Lannon, Winchester Town Clerk
“Dedham has a strong legacy of politically active and engaged citizens, and we see early voting as the next step in ensuring maximum participation in our elections. We’ve worked hard to achieve the Gold Medal status and are thrilled to be able to offer early voting to Dedham residents by creating weeknight evening and weekend hours for voter convenience.”
Paul Munchbach, Dedham Town Clerk
“Neighbor to Neighbor applauds and celebrates the passage and the implementation of the early voting law. We are certain that this is a good step forward on making sure hard working people can participate in our democracy.”
Jose Palma, Political Director for Neighbor to Neighbor