Early & Mail-In Voting

Want to know the status of your ballot?  Use the online TRACK MY BALLOT tool.

WHAT IS EARLY VOTING?

Early voting is a way for you to vote before Election Day, at your own convenience. You can vote early in-person or by mail.

IN-PERSON EARLY VOTING
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PLEASE NOTE

  • You can’t vote in person if your ballot has been accepted by your local election office. 
  • You can’t take your ballot back or vote again.
  • If you miss the early voting period, you can still vote on election day. 

WHERE TO VOTE

Unlike traditional polling, you don’t vote at your assigned polling location. Early voting for 2023 is TBA.
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EARLY VOTING CALENDAR:
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MAIL-IN VOTING

HOW TO APPLY TO VOTE-BY-MAIL:

Vote by Mail applications can be downloaded or printed here.

Return the completed application using one of the following methods:
  • Email: voting@northamptonma.gov (Applications signed with a mouse, stylus, or finger are acceptable; typed signatures are not.)
  • Mail: Northampton City Clerk
    210 Main St., Room 4
    Northampton, MA 01060
  • In-Person to City Hall Drop box (labeled GREY box below City Hall front steps) or the City Clerk's Office service window inside the building.

Your ballot will arrive by mail as soon as soon as they are available. Follow all instructions included with your ballot.

HOW TO RETURN YOUR BALLOT:

IMPORTANT NOTE: Ballots cannot be dropped off at a polling place on Election Day.

  1. Mail:
    • Northampton City Clerk
      210 Main St., Room 4
      Northampton, MA 01060
  2. In-Person to City Hall Drop box (labeled GREY box below City Hall front steps) or the City Clerk's Office service window inside the building. Our drop box is open Monday-Friday 8:45am-4:15 pm during Election seasons ONLY. DropBox

Use the Track My Ballot tool to check the status of your ballot. The tracker will show you the date your ballot was mailed, the date it was returned, and whether your ballot was accepted or rejected.

 


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