Primaries
NOTE: The 2020 Presidential Preference Primaries will be held on Tuesday, August 11. The Primaries are for registered Democrats and registered Republicans only.
Events and Deadlines
Please note the following events and deadlines for the 2020 Primaries.
Polls will be open from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM at regular polling places.
The Primaries are only for voters registered with either the Democratic or Republican parties.
Not sure what party, if any, you are registered with? Click here to access the Secretary of State's Voter Registration Lookup. Unaffiliated voters may change their party affiliation in person up until noon the day before the primary. Please note deadlines below for those wishing to change parties.
Links to other election-related information are at the bottom of this page. The General Election is Tuesday, November 6th.
| Event/Deadline |
Date
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Time |
Notes |
Change of Party
Deadline |
Monday,
May 11
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Monday, May 11th is the last day to change party affiliation for any voter currently enrolled in a party (i.e. Democrats wishing to become Republicans, Republicans wishing to become Democrats, etc.). Unaffiliated voters (i.e. those not enrolled in any party) may register for a party up until 12:00 pm on Monday, August 10th - see information below.
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Mail In or Online
Registration Deadline |
Thursday,
August 6th |
By midnight for online registration
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The last day to register to vote and/or enroll in a party by mail or online before the primary day is Thursday, August 6th. Mailed applications must be postmarked on or before this date. Online voter registration must be submitted by midnight.
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Special Absentee
Voting
Hours |
Saturday,
August 8th |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
In addition to regular weekday hours, the Town Clerk's office will be open Saturday, August 8th, from 9 AM - 12 PM for Absentee Voting.
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In Person
Registration Deadline |
Monday,
August 10th |
By 12:00 PM |
The last day to register to vote and/or enroll in a party in person before the primary is Monday, August 10th, by 12 PM at the Registrar of Voters Office in Old Town Hall. Voters must appear in person. No drop offs will be allowed.
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| Absentee Voting Deadline |
Monday,
August 10th
|
By 4:30 PM |
Absentee Ballot Applications and Ballots are available in the Town Clerk's office until 4:30 PM on Monday, August 10th. Absentee Ballot Applications are also available online from the Secretary of State's website.
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| Primaries |
Tuesday
August 11th |
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
Polls are open from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Voting takes place at regular polling locations.
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Absentee Ballot Return
Deadline |
Tuesday
August 11th |
8:00 PM |
All absentee ballots must be received in the the Town Clerk's office by 8:00 PM on Tuesday, August 11th.
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Other Links
For other election-related information click on the following links: