INFORMATION FOR VOTERS
Town of Becket
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, is the last day to register to vote and change party enrollment for the December 8th special state Primary to fill the vacancy of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. A Special State Election is scheduled for January 19, 2010.
Voter registration sessions will be held on November 18th, 2:00-4:00 pm and 7:00-8:00 pm in the Town Clerk’s office, Becket Town Hall.
WHO CAN VOTE – For the December 8th Special State Primary, only those voters enrolled in a political party or Unenrolled (U) voters may vote. A person registered in a political designation is not eligible to vote in a party primary. There are currently 3 political parties in Massachusetts: Democratic (D), Republican (R) and Libertarian (L). A voter enrolled in a political party may only vote in that party’s primary. For example, if a voter is registered as a Democrat, they may only receive a Democratic ballot. A voter registered as Unenrolled may vote in any primary. When appearing at the polls to vote, the Unenrolled voter must declare which party ballot they want to receive. Pursuant to the Help America Vote Act, certain voters will be
required to present identification at the Special State Primary so we encourage all voters to bring id to the polls.
ABSENTEE VOTERS - Absentee ballot applications are now being accepted for the Special State Primary. Registered voters can vote by absentee ballot for the following reasons only: absence from the town during the hours the polls are open, physical disability, or religious beliefs which prevent voting at the polls on Election Day.
If you are unsure about the status of your voter registration, please call the Town Clerk’s office, 623-8934 x11, so that we can assist you.
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