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1. When is the next election?

Wellesley will have TWO elections in March 2020.  

The next election is the Presidential Primary scheduled for Tuesday March 3, 2020.

The Local Election is scheduled for Tuesday March 17, 2020.  

2. How can I register to vote?

You may register to vote in person, by mail, at the Registry of Motor Vehicles, or online. Learn more on the Town Clerk voter registration page.

3. When and where may I register?

The last day to register for the Presidential Primary Election is February 12, 2020  from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Town Hall.

There is no waiting period to be eligible to register to vote. If you move, you may register to vote as soon as you move into your new home. You may register in person at Wellesley Town Hall (525 Washington Street, Town Clerk's Office) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday (see website for holiday hours). Mail in forms can be obtained online. Residents with a Massachusetts Driver's License may also complete voter registration online.

Teens turning 18 on or before the next election date may preregister before their birthday. Teens must be registered by the applicable deadline to participate in the next election.

Teens ages 16 and 17 may also pre-register as a voter, but are not eligible to vote until their 18th birthday.

Complete Voter Registration Online

4. What must I do if I've changed my address since I registered?

If you have moved within Wellesley, notify the Town Clerk's Office of your new address in writing. If you have moved to a new city or town, you must register again in the new location.

5. What should I do if I registered to vote and I have not heard from my local election official?

If you have not received confirmation of your voter status from the Town Clerk's Office within 1 week from the date you registered please contact Diane Innes, Wellesley Elections and Registration Administrator, at dinnes@wellesleyma.gov or 781-431-1019, ext. 2258.

6. Where do I vote?

To vote March 5, 2019, find where to vote in your district.  

7. How do I absentee vote?

Learn about absentee voting on the Town Clerk's absentee voting page.