Last Chance: Register to Vote by Wednesday

The following is a release from Burlington Town Clerk Amy Warfield:

Have you registered to vote?

Wednesday 17th at 8:00 p.m., Town Clerk's Office (Town Hall) is the last day/hour to register to vote for the November 6th Presidential Election.  Any resident who is not already registered, is a U.S. Citizen, and 18 years or older (as of Nov 6th) may register to vote. 

Eligible residents may also register via the mail.  Forms are available at the Library, Recreation Dept., Post Office, Burlington High School, Housing Authority, and Council on Aging.  Mail in forms must be postmarked by October 17th.  

If you are not sure if you are already registered to vote in Burlington, you may go on our website and enter your name and date of birth to verify your voting status and precinct.  Go to www.burlington.org click on the Election Information link on the left side of the page.

Town Clerk’s Hours:     

• 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M., Monday-Friday.
• 8:30 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 17th     

REGISTERING TO VOTE AFTER THE DEADLINE

Citizens absent from Massachusetts throughout the period October 10 thru 17, and willing to swear to that under the penalties of perjury, may register to vote in person up to 4:00 P.M. the day before the election.

Newly naturalized citizens (naturalized after October 17th) may register to vote in person up to 4:00 P.M. the day before the election.

Check out a sample ballot under the picture above.

Call 270‑1660 if you have any questions.