Deadline to Register to Vote in November's Election is Today

Wrentham residents wanting to exercise their civic right and participate in the election on November 6 must be registered to vote in town by today's October 17 deadline. The Wrentham town clerk will be open today from 8:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m. for anyone who needs to register to vote.

For those who cannot make it to the polls on Election Day, they may vote by absentee ballot. A resident may vote by absentee ballot if you:

• Will be absent from city/town on election day.
• Have a physical disability that prevents voting at the polling place.
• Cannot vote at the polls due to religious beliefs.

To have an application mailed to you, you must apply in writing to the Town Clerk. You may also make application by letter or note which must include: your name, address as registered, address where you want the absentee ballot sent, and in a primary, the party ballot you want if you are unenrolled and your signature. 

Applying for an absentee ballot: All applications for absentee ballots must be made in writing.  You must apply for an absentee ballot from your city or town clerk or election commission no later than noon of the day before the election.  Applications may be mailed or hand delivered and you may use any form of written communication or the official application form. A family member of a person qualified to vote by absentee ballot may apply in the same manner for you. To be counted, a completed ballot must be received by the time the polls close on election day.

If you are not able to write, the person assisting you must sign your name as well as their name, address and telephone number.  Follow the directions on the brown envelope very carefully.

Requesting to vote by absentee ballot: A ballot will be sent to any address you specify-including your own home.  Be sure to apply early. Include on the application:

• your name and address as registered,
• ward and precinct, if you know them,
• the precise address where the ballot should be sent,
• the party ballot you wish in a primary, and,
• your own signature

Requesting to vote in person: If you prefer, you may request to vote in person before election day.  The application for your ballot must be made no later than noon of the day before the election.  A voter may apply for an absentee ballot and then voter over-the-counter during the same visit.

What if I am permanently disabled? If you are permanently physically disabled and cannot cast your vote at the polling place, you may file a letter from your physician with your Town Clerk stating that you are permanently unable to cast your vote at the polling place because of physical disability.  A completed application for an absentee ballot for you to sign and return will be mailed to you at the beginning of every year.