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  • The next election date can be found on the Elections Information Page

    You can also sign up for email notices to stay up-to-date on upcoming elections.

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  • Where to Vote

    Find your designated polling location based on your precinct:

    • Precincts 1, 5, & 6A: Senior Center, 951 Mammoth Rd
    • Precincts 4 & 8: M.G. Parker Memorial Library, 28 Arlington St
    • Precincts 2, 3, 6, 7, & 9: Richardson Middle School, 1570 Lakeview Ave

    Precinct Lookup:

    You can use the Massachusetts Polling Location Lookup to find your designated polling place, this will show you both your precinct as well as your voting location.


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  • You can either call the Town Clerk's Office or you can check online at the Secretary of the Commonwealth's Website.

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  • To update your registration, visit the Massachusetts Voter Registration Page or contact the Dracut Town Clerk’s office. You'll need to provide your updated information, such as your new name or address, to ensure you're registered to vote at the correct polling location.

    For the information to show on the next election you will need to do this at least 10 days before the upcoming election.  So, be sure to complete the update well before the voter registration deadline for the upcoming election. For specific deadlines, visit the Elections Information Page.

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  • Check your voter status online using the Massachusetts Voter Registration Lookup.

    Every year, each city and town gathers resident information for an Annual Street List. This is also known as a  town census.  The Town of Dracut mails you the form in the mail in January, you need to fill it out, sign it and mail it back to confirm your address.

    If you don’t respond to the Annual Street List, you will be put on the inactive voters list. Dracut will then send you a notice. If you sign it and return it you will be removed from the inactive voters list.

    If you are on the inactive voter list, you can still vote. Bring identification to your polling place. You must fill out an Affirmation of Current and Continuous Residence. This allows you to cast your ballot. You’ll be added to the active voter list.

    Check Your Voter StatusYou can still vote if your voter status is "Inactive"; however, you will be required to complete additional forms and show a Valid ID at the polls. 


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  • Early voting is a method that lets registered voters cast their ballots before the official Election Day. In Massachusetts, you may choose to vote early either in person at a designated early‑voting location, or by mail; you don’t need a special reason or excuse. 

    Early‑in‑person voting takes place during a fixed early‑voting period prior to an election. 

    If your election is eligible for early voting, the town will announce the specific early‑voting dates, times, and locations. For vote‑by‑mail ballots, you must submit your request ahead of the deadline set by local election officials

    To receive early voting updates directly, you can sign up for email notices.

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  • Voting Early in Massachusetts

    In Person (Early Voting)

    In Person Early Voting takes place at the Dracut Town Hall at 62 Arlington St, Dracut, MA during a fixed early voting hours. Residents can subscribe to get notices of upcoming elections and early voting dates using NotifyMe, and can always check out the Elections Calendar to stay informed!

    By Mail (Early Voting)

    Massachusetts voters now have the option to vote early by mail in all elections, with no excuse required.

    Ways to apply for Vote by Mail Ballot

    Important Reminders


    Here’s what to keep in mind:

    • You must be a registered voter in Dracut before requesting a ballot.
      • If you need to update your voter registration (for example, because you moved or changed your name), do that before submitting your Vote‑by‑Mail application.
      • In Massachusetts, you must register to vote, or update your voter registration, at least 10 days prior to any election to be eligible.
    • Your mail-in application must reach your local election officials by 5 PM on the 5th business day before the election.
    • No matter when the application is postmarked, your application must be at the local election office by the deadline. Apply as early as possible, especially if your ballot will need to be mailed out of town. The Postal Service recommends allowing up to 7 days for mail delivery. To ensure that you receive your ballot with enough time to mail it back, you should apply 2 to 3 weeks before Election Day.
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  • Yes, a vote by mail application is only good for one calendar year.

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