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1. When is the next election?

For 2019, there are two scheduled elections. Tuesday, September 17 is the Local Preliminary Election* and Tuesday, November 5 is the Local Regular Election.

*Braintree
Charter - Section 7-3(c ): Condition
Making Preliminary Election Unnecessary – If at the expiration of time for
filing statements of mayoral candidates to be voted upon at any preliminary
election, not more than 2 statements have been filed with the town clerk for
the office of mayor, the candidates whose statements have been filed with the
town clerk shall be considered to have been nominated to the office, and their
names shall be voted upon for this office at the succeeding regular town
election.

2. When is the last day I can register to vote in the next election?

The last day to register to vote for 2019 Local Preliminary Election* is Wednesday, August 28 from 8:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and for the 2019 Local Regular Election is Wednesday October 16 from 8:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

*Braintree Charter - Section 7-3(c ): Condition
Making Preliminary Election Unnecessary – If at the expiration of time for
filing statements of mayoral candidates to be voted upon at any preliminary
election, not more than 2 statements have been filed with the town clerk for
the office of mayor, the candidates whose statements have been filed with the
town clerk shall be considered to have been nominated to the office, and their
names shall be voted upon for this office at the succeeding regular town
election.

3. How Do I Register to Vote?

You can find information on how to register to vote on the Secretary of the commonwealth of Massachusetts website.

4. When is the deadline for applying for an absentee ballot?

The deadline for applying for an absentee ballot for the Local Preliminary Election* is Monday, September 16, 2019 at noon and for the Local Regular Election, Monday, November 4, 2019 at Noon.

*Braintree
Charter - Section 7-3(c ): Condition
Making Preliminary Election Unnecessary – If at the expiration of time for
filing statements of mayoral candidates to be voted upon at any preliminary
election, not more than 2 statements have been filed with the town clerk for
the office of mayor, the candidates whose statements have been filed with the
town clerk shall be considered to have been nominated to the office, and their
names shall be voted upon for this office at the succeeding regular town
election.

5. How to Apply For an Absentee Ballot?

Absentee voting is now available, visit the town clerk's office to complete an application. Find more information about absentee ballots on the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts website.

6. Who are my local elected officials?

Office	Incumbent	Term (Yrs)	Term Ends
Mayor	Sullivan, Joseph C.	4	01/02/2020
Councilor-at-large	Hume, Shannon	2	01/02/2020
Councilor-at-large	Powers, Sean E.	2	01/02/2020
Councilor-at-large	Ryan, Charles B.	2	01/02/2020
District 1 Councilor	Kokoros, Charles C.	2	01/02/2020
District 2 Councilor	Whalen, Thomas W.	2	01/02/2020
District 3 Councilor	Bowes, Thomas	2	01/02/2020
District 4 Councilor	O’Brien, Stephen C.	2	01/02/2020
District 5 Councilor	Ringius, David M. Jr.	2	01/02/2020
District 6 Councilor	Carey, Timothy P.	2	01/02/2020
School Committee	Mayor, Sullivan, Joseph C.	4	By Charter
School Committee	Chafe, Cyril A.	4	01/04/2022
School Committee	Kokoros, George C.	4	01/04/2022
School Committee	Dolan, Jennifer A.	4	01/04/2022
School Committee	Naughton, Kate N.	4	01/02/2020
School Committee	Devin, Thomas	4	01/02/2020
School Committee	Heger, Lisa	4	01/02/2020
Library Board of Trustees	McLaughlin, Annette M	4	01/04/2022
Library Board of Trustees	Kunz, Jeffrey J.	4	01/04/2022
Library Board of Trustees	Weinberg, Edith H.	4	01/04/2022
Library Board of Trustees	Morton, Margaret Ann	4	01/04/2022
Library Board of Trustees	Vanderslice, Christian K.	4	01/02/2020
Library Board of Trustees	Pilgrim, Patricia	4	01/02/2020
Library Board of Trustees	Colpus, Laura H.	4	01/02/2020
Library Board of Trustees	Shaw, Sonya A.	4	01/02/2020
Library Board of Trustees	Toland, Ann M.	4	01/02/2020
Electric Light Board	Regan, James P.	4	01/04/2022
Electric Light Board	Reynolds, Thomas J.	4	01/04/2022
Electric Light Board	Agnitti, Anthony L.	4	01/02/2020
Housing Authority	Sisk, Sandra (State Appointment)	5	06/29/2021
Housing Authority	Googins, Marta	4	01/02/2020
Housing Authority	Vacant	4	01/02/2020
Housing Authority	Kerrigan, John M.	4	01/04/2022
Housing Authority	Fletcher Jr., Albion R.	4	01/04/2022

                                                           (Yellow shaded area:
Position will be on the November 5, 2019 Regular Town Election Ballot)

 

7. Which Elected Offices will appear on the Local Preliminary and Local Regular Election Ballots?

Office	Incumbent	Term (Years)	Term Ends
Mayor	Sullivan, Joseph C.	4	01/02/2020
Councilor-at-large	Hume, Shannon	2	01/02/2020
Councilor-at-large	Powers, Sean E.	2	01/02/2020
Councilor-at-large	Ryan, Charles B.	2	01/02/2020
District 1 Councilor	Kokoros, Charles C.	2	01/02/2020
District 2 Councilor	Whalen, Thomas W.	2	01/02/2020
District 3 Councilor	Bowes, Thomas	2	01/02/2020
District 4 Councilor	O’Brien, Stephen C.	2	01/02/2020
District 5 Councilor	Ringius, David M. Jr.	2	01/02/2020
District 6 Councilor	Carey, Timothy P.	2	01/02/2020
School Committee	Mayor, Sullivan, Joseph C.	4	By Charter
School Committee	Chafe, Cyril A.	4	01/04/2022
School Committee	Kokoros, George C.	4	01/04/2022
School Committee	Dolan, Jennifer A.	4	01/04/2022
School Committee	Naughton, Kate N.	4	01/02/2020
School Committee	Devin, Thomas	4	01/02/2020
School Committee	Heger, Lisa	4	01/02/2020
Library Board of Trustees	McLaughlin, Annette M	4	01/04/2022
Library Board of Trustees	Kunz, Jeffrey J.	4	01/04/2022
Library Board of Trustees	Weinberg, Edith H.	4	01/04/2022
Library Board of Trustees	Morton, Margaret Ann	4	01/04/2022
Library Board of Trustees	Vanderslice, Christian K.	4	01/02/2020
Library Board of Trustees	Pilgrim, Patricia	4	01/02/2020
Library Board of Trustees	Colpus, Laura H.	4	01/02/2020
Library Board of Trustees	Shaw, Sonya A.	4	01/02/2020
Library Board of Trustees	Toland, Ann M.	4	01/02/2020
Electric Light Board	Regan, James P.	4	01/04/2022
Electric Light Board	Reynolds, Thomas J.	4	01/04/2022
Electric Light Board	Agnitti, Anthony L.	4	01/02/2020
Housing Authority	Sisk, Sandra (State Appointment)	5	06/29/2021
Housing Authority	Googins, Marta	4	01/02/2020
Housing Authority	Vacant	4	01/02/2020
Housing Authority	Kerrigan, John M.	4	01/04/2022
Housing Authority	Fletcher Jr., Albion R.	4	01/04/2022

                                                                 (Yellow shaded area:
Position will be on the November 5, 2019 Regular Town Election Ballot)

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8. How would I obtain nomination papers for local elections?

 

Nomination papers can be obtained at the Office of the Town Clerk during normal business hours following the dates noted below
NOMINATION PROCESS	Preliminary Election September 17, 2019*	Regular Election November 5, 2019
First day to obtain nomination papers for local election	Monday,  June 10	Monday,  July 29
Last day to obtain nomination papers for local election. MGL c 53 s-9A	Friday,  July 26 Until 5:00pm	Friday,  September 13 Until 5:00pm
Last day to submit nomination papers to the Board of Registrars for certification. MGL c 53 s-7	Tuesday,  July 30 Until 5:00pm	Tuesday,  September 17 Until 5:00pm
Last day to file nomination papers with Town Clerk* MGL c 53 s-10	Tuesday,  August 13 Until 5:00pm	Tuesday,  October 1 Until 5:00pm
Deadline for posting list of Candidates	Wednesday,  August 14	Wednesday, October 2
Last day to object to nomination papers or to withdraw MGL c 53, s-11, c 55B s-7	Thursday, August 15 Until 5:00pm	Thursday, October 3 Until 5:00pm
Drawing for Position on Ballot	Thursday, August 15 At 5:15pm	Thursday, October 3 At 5:15pm
Last day to register to vote in local election MGL c 53, ss26, 28	Wednesday, August 28 Until 8:00pm	Wednesday, October 16 Until 8:00pm
ELECTION DAY	Tuesday, September 17 7:00am – 8:00pm	Tuesday, November 5 7:00am – 8:00pm
CAMPAIGN FINANCE REQUIREMENTS**	Preliminary Election September 17, 2019*	Regular Election November 5, 2019
Deadline to file “8th day preceding election”	Monday, September 9, 2019	Monday, October 28, 2019
Deadline to file “30-days following election”	Thursday, October 17, 2019	Thursday, December 5, 2019
Deadline to file “End of Year” Finance Report	Monday, January 20, 2020	Monday, January 20, 2020

*Braintree Charter - Section 7-3(c ): Condition Making Preliminary Election Unnecessary – If at the expiration of time for filing statements of mayoral candidates to be voted upon at any preliminary election, not more than 2 statements have been filed with the town clerk for the office of mayor, the candidates whose statements have been filed with the town clerk shall be considered to have been nominated to the office, and their names shall be voted upon for this office at the succeeding regular town election.

**All candidates running for office during 2019 are required
to file 8-day and 30-day campaign finance reports.  All campaign committees, regardless if they did
not run for office during 2019, are required to file “End of Year” campaign
finance reports.

 

9. Where do I vote?

Find out where you vote on the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts website.

10. What voter precinct do I live in?

Find out which voter precinct you live in on the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts website.

11. What time do the voting locations open/close?

All voter locations are open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

12. Who are my elected officials?

Find out who your elected officials are on the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts website.

13. How would I obtain nomination papers for a State Election?

You can find information on the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts website.

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14. Do I need to change my voting address when I move within in Braintree?

Yes, If you are a registered voter we need your signature with your new address information. Town Clerk