Town Election 2020: Early Voting by Mail
By Canton CitizenIn response to the State of Emergency and concerns about COVID-19, the Canton Board of Selectmen voted on March 31 to postpone the annual town election from April 7, 2020 to June 16, 2020. The postponement was made possible by an act of the state legislature that was signed into law by Governor Charlie Baker.
Under the provisions of this act, any registered voter may vote early by mail, provided that the ballot is received by the town clerk’s office before the close of polls on election day.
Instructions for early voting in Canton (effective immediately):
1. Download and print an early ballot application here.
2. Complete and sign the printed application.
3. Mail the completed application to Town Clerk, Memorial Hall 1st Floor, 801 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021 OR scan the document (signature must be visible) and email to tkenney@town.canton.ma.us OR drop off in the box outside the front doors of Town Hall.
4. The town clerk’s office will mail a ballot to the address provided on your application.
5. Once received, complete the ballot and return to the town clerk’s office — ballot must be received by election day, June 16.
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Please note: The new deadline to register to vote in the 2020 town election is Friday, June 5.
The town will be using the ballots originally prepared for the April 7 election. A sample of the ballot may be viewed here.
Those who had already applied for a traditional absentee ballot by mail can proceed with this process and do not need to complete a separate early ballot application.
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Posted by Canton Citizen
on Apr 9 2020. Filed under Featured Content.
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