Election 2020: How To Cast A Mail-In Ballot In Brookline

Jenna Fisher
·4 min read

BROOKLINE, MA — The Massachusetts state primary is Tuesday, Sept. 1, and like most everything else in 2020 for the past few months, the election will be much different thanks to the coronavirus. This year, voters have the option of voting in-person on election day, as well as early voting and mail-in voting options.

The last day to register to vote for the Sept. 1 primary election is Saturday Aug. 22.

You can check your voting status on the Secretary of State's Website. You can also use the Website to find your polling place. If you missed the deadline to register to vote, make sure you register for future elections.

Vote By Mail

Brookline officials began sending out mail-in ballots to voters who had requested them recently —although it got off to a shaky start (Read more: Brookline Sends Wrong Mail-In Ballots Ahead Of Primary). The town will accept requests for mail-in ballots until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26.

Completed mail-in ballots can sent by mail or they can be hand delivered and placed in the ballot drop box located at Town Hall.

Here's the link to the Vote by Mail Application. Email applications to: Townclerk@Brooklinema.gov

Early Voting

Early voting runs from Aug. 22 through Aug. 28. All early-voting is done at Town Hall. You don't need to apply to come vote early, you can just show up and vote. Officials ask that you remember to wear a mask and distance.

Early voting hours are:

  • Saturday, Aug. 22: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

  • Sunday, Aug. 23: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

  • Monday, Aug. 24: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

  • Tuesday, Aug. 25: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

  • Wednesday, Aug. 26: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

  • Thursday, Aug. 27: 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.

  • Friday, Aug. 28: 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

In-Person Voting

Polling hours on election day run from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Polling locations for precincts 3,7,10 and 15 have been re-located for the primary.

Polling locations are determined by Precinct:

  • Precinct 1 —BU-Wheelock College, 43 Hawes Street, (Monmouth Street Entrance)

  • Precinct 2 —Coolidge Corner Library, Community Room, 31 Pleasant Street

  • Precinct 3— Coolidge Corner School, Gymnasium, (Stedman Street Entrance)

  • Precinct 4— Town Hall, Room 103, 333 Washington Street

  • Precinct 5 —(New) Lincoln School, 19 Kennard Road

  • Precinct 6 — BHS Schluntz Gymnasium, 115 Greenough Street

  • Precinct 7 —BHS Schluntz Gymnasium, 115 Greenough Street

  • Precinct 8 —Coolidge Corner School, Gymnasium, (Stedman Street Entrance)

  • Precinct 9 —Senior Center, 93 Winchester Street

  • Precinct 10— BHS Schluntz Gymnasium, 115 Greenough Street

  • Precinct 11 —Driscoll School, New Gymnasium, (Washington Street Entrance)

  • Precinct 12 —Runkle School Gymnasium, 50 Druce Street (Front Entrance)

  • Precinct 13 —Runkle School Gymnasium, 50 Druce Street (Front Entrance)

  • Precinct 14 —Heath School Gymnasium, 100 Eliot Street

  • Precinct 15 —Baker School at 205 Beverly Road, Lower level Cafeteria

  • Precinct 16 —Putterham Library, 959 West Roxbury Parkway

Who Is On The Ballot?

The primary ballot includes races for a spot on the November ballot for senator in Congress, in general court, Norfolk County Commissioner, county treasurer, register of probate, sheriff

Sen. Edward Markey is vying to keep his seat in Congress, as Rep. Joe Kennedy III challenges him in what has been a close race.

In Norfolk County Joseph Shea, Dennis Guilfoyle, Charles Ryan and Richard Staiti are competing for two spots on the November ballot for county commissioner. Colleen Brierley, Noel DiBona, Katheryn Hubley, Courtney Madden and Michael Walsh are competing for register of probate and James F. Coughlin, Patrick McDermott and William Phelan are competing for sheriff.

The big race is for the MA 4th Congressional District, there are eight Democrats vying for their name to be on the November ballot, including several Brookline residents.

Questions?

Contact the Town Clerk’s office at Townclerk@Brooklinema.gov

Read more:

MA 4th Congressional District: Voter Guide

Brookline Sends Wrong Mail-In Ballots Ahead Of Primary

Brookline's Mailboxes Start To Disappear As USPS Reviews Use

Brookline Town Hall To Slowly Reopen To Public

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This article originally appeared on the Brookline Patch