On Nov. 5, residents will have their final opportunity to vote in this year’s state and presidential election.
Massachusetts Election Day polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at each town’s specific locations. Polling locations are divided by precinct, allowing residents to vote in-person near their home.
In addition to in-person election day voting, residents were also able to vote by mail, absentee ballot or early voting for this election. While the last day to apply for mail-in voting was Oct. 29 and voter registration closed on Oct. 26, early voting will be available in varying towns until Friday, Nov. 1.
See below for information on specific towns’ deadlines and polling locations.
East Longmeadow
In East Longmeadow, all precincts vote at Birchland Park Middle School, 50 Hanward Hill, on election day, according to Town Clerk Jeanne Quaglietti.
Residents can also vote early on Thursday, Oct. 31, and Friday, Nov. 1, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the conference room at the East Longmeadow Public Library, 60 Center Sq., and apply for an in-person absentee ballot until 12 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, Quaglietti stated.
For more information, visit eastlongmeadowma.gov/156/Elections. Quaglietti can also be reached by email at clerks@eastlongmeadowma.gov or by phone at 413-525-5400, ext. 1000.
Hampden
Hampden residents should visit the Hampden Town House auditorium between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, to vote in-person in the state election.
The final day for early voting in Hampden is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, in the Hampden Town House, Town Clerk Eva Wiseman said. Mail-in ballots can also be submitted until 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 5, submitted in-person at the Town Clerk’s office or early voting location, or left in a ballot drop box to be accepted.
Wiseman also recommended that residents review their voting status prior to election day in order to ensure their information is accurate and updated. Residents can check their voter status online at sec.state.ma.us/voterregistrationsearch.
Contact Wiseman by phone at 413-566-2151, ext. 103.
Longmeadow
Voting in Longmeadow will take place at Longmeadow Community House, 735 Longmeadow St., on Election Day, according to Town Clerk Timothy Donnelly. Early voting will also be available at the Longmeadow Community House on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1.
When voting, residents may require a form of identification, such as a driver’s license, if they are an inactive voter or voting for the first time, Donnelly noted.
Any questions or mobility concerns should be directed to the Town Clerk’s office at 413-565-4103 or townclerk@longmeadow.org. Additional information is also available at longmeadowma.gov/1571/Voting-Information.
Wilbraham
Wilbraham’s four precincts should vote at Minnechaug Regional High School on Nov. 5. The final early voting hours for Wilbraham will be 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, and Friday, Nov. 1, at the Town Hall, 240 Springfield St., Town Clerk Deborah Brennan said.
As voter registration is connected to a resident’s address, registration must be updated if residents move to a new location, Brennan stated.
The Wilbraham Town Clerk’s office can be contacted by phone at 413-596-2800, ext. 200, or by email at clerks@wilbraham-ma.gov. For more information, also visit wilbraham-ma.gov/138/Voting-Elections.
