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1. What are the dates for 2021 elections?

For 2021, the only scheduled election will be held on November 2, 2021 - Local General Election.   Unless legislation is enacted, all voting will be held on election day, November 2nd.

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

The last day to register to vote for the November 2, 2021 election is Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 8:00pm.

 Voter registration is held at Braintree Town Hall - Office of the Town Clerk - 1st Floor

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 November 2, 2021 Election is: 

                                                                        by mail                                         in-person

• November     2nd  Election:      October 27 - 5:00pm                November 1 - Noon

 

5. How to Apply For an Absentee Ballot?

Beginning January 4, 2021 you can begin to apply for an absentee ballot.  

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. Which Elected Offices will appear on the next Local Regular Election Ballots?

Office	Incumbent	Term (Years)	Term Ends
Mayor	Kokoros, Charles C.	4	01/02/2024
Councilor-at-large	Hume, Shannon	2	01/04/2022
Councilor-at-large	Ringius, David M. Jr.	2	01/04/2022
Councilor-at-large	Ryan, Charles B.	2	01/04/2022
District 1 Councilor	Flaherty, Julia Camille	2	01/04/2022
District 2 Councilor	Sciascia, Steven A.	2	01/04/2022
District 3 Councilor	Connors, Donna L.	2	01/04/2022
District 4 Councilor	O’Brien, Stephen C.	2	01/04/2022
District 5 Councilor	Boericke, Meredith	2	01/04/2022
District 6 Councilor	Mackin, Lawrence C. Jr.	2	01/04/2022
School Committee	Mayor, Kokoros, Charles 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	Cobb-Lemire, Kelly J..	4	01/02/2024
School Committee	Devin, Thomas	4	01/02/2024
School Committee	Psaros, Karla Morast	4	01/02/2024
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. (resigned)	4	01/04/2022
Library Board of Trustees	Morton, Margaret Ann	4	01/04/2022
Library Board of Trustees	Vanderslice, Christian K.	4	01/02/2024
Library Board of Trustees	Pilgrim, Patricia	4	01/02/2024
Library Board of Trustees	Colpus, Laura H.	4	01/02/2024
Library Board of Trustees	Pelose, John	4	01/02/2024
Library Board of Trustees	Toland, Ann M.	4	01/02/2024
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	01/02/2024
Housing Authority	Sisk, Sandra (State Appointment)	5	06/29/2021
Housing Authority	Googins, Marta	4	01/02/2024
Housing Authority	Sterling, Matthew	4	01/02/2024
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 2, 2021 Regular Town Election Ballot)

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

The first day to obtain nomination papers for the November 2, 2021 local election is Monday, July 26, 2021.   Nomination papers are available at the Office of Town Clerk, Braintree Town Hall, 1st Floor.

If you are considering to run for public office at the local level visit the Massachusetts Office of Campaign Finance at the following link  OCPF - Welcome to the OCPF Home Page,  then click the "Getting Started" tab then select "Local Offices" to  help guide you in setting up a campaign committee.    

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 - LOCAL ELECTION

 

8. Where do I vote?

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

9. What voter precinct do I live in?

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

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

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

11. Who are my elected officials?

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

12. 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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13. 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