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Count the Vote

Democracy is worth waiting for!

An unprecedented number of voters participated in these elections.  Every eligible voter should have their voice heard and their vote counted. When we take the time to count and verify every ballot, it’s a sign that our democracy is working.

 

Quarantined or Hospitalized? You can still vote!

Emergency Absentee Ballots

If you have been admitted to a healthcare facility or you are instructed to quarantine in your home within 1 week of the election, you may use the absentee ballot application to designate someone of your choice to deliver a ballot to you.

The person you designate to deliver your ballot will need to bring the signed application to your local election office, pick up your absentee ballot, bring it to you, and return it for you by the close of polls on Election Day. Emergency ballots may be requested up until the close of polls.

The absentee ballot application is here: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleabsentee/absidx.htm.

Vote Yes on Question 2 and support Ranked Choice Voting

The League of Women of Voters of Massachusetts (LWVMA) and the League of Women Voters, Newton (LWVN) support and urge a YES vote on Question 2 Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for primary and general elections for state executive officials, state legislators, federal congressional representatives, and certain county offices.

RCV is a voting method in which voters rank candidates according to their preferences.  The LWVN thought it was important for us to provide our members and Newton Voters more information about RCV.  In our latest The League Presents…,  Marcia Johnson discussed Ranked Choice Voting with Susan Millinger, LWVMA Board of Directors and LWV Amherst Steering Committee member about RCV and covered the following topics:

History and Benefits of RCV:

  1. The key differences between RCV and Plurality system
  2. The reasons as to why the League supports this ballot question.
  3. The mechanics of how this works and what it takes for a candidate to win.
  4. The challenges and potential drawbacks to RCV.

For more information, please refer to the Secretary of States’ Office.

Thank you!

How to Vote by Mail

If you requested a mail-in ballot, it should be arriving soon!  You can mark and return your ballot as soon as it’s received.  Your vote by mail package will include your ballot, a yellow ballot envelope, a white return envelope, and detailed instructions.  Please read the instructions, but here’s the gist of what to do:

How to vote by mail infographic
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Vote your Ballot

  • Fill in the oval for your candidates
  • Votes both sides of your ballot

Place your ballot in the yellow envelope

  • SEAL the yellow envelope
  • SIGN your name on the signature line
  • PRINT your  name and address on the lines below your signature

Return your ballot in the white envelope

  • PLACE yellow envelope in the white return envelope
  • SEAL the white envelope
  • RETURN by mail or in person using the drop boxes at City Hall

Note:  If you need assistance because of disability or inability to read your ballot, you may choose any person to help you.  The assisting person should then read and complete the appropriate section on the yellow ballot envelope.

Ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3 and received by Nov. 6 or deposited in the drop boxes at City Hall by 8pm on Nov. 3.  It is strongly encouraged to mail ballots no later than October 27.

Learn About Massachusetts Election Reform

State Senator Cindy Creem invites YOU!

Through a discussion with City Clerk Olson, State Senator Creem, and State Senator Finegold, you will learn about the impact of the new election reform law on the September & November elections.

PLEASE…use the following link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kd-ugpzsoGtHKULZt1Oss2zaM5DX8HMhz