Politics & Government
Where to Vote in Jamaica Plain: Super Tuesday Information
Jamaica Plain polling locations, voting hours, and other helpful information for this Tuesday.
JAMAICA PLAIN, MA - Super Tuesday is less than a week away and Jamaica Plain residents, as well as others throughout the state, will be heading to the polls to vote.
The Presidential Primary will be held on Tuesday, March 1.
Voters are encouraged to confirm their voter status and polling location by visiting the Secretary of State’s office online or by calling the Town Clerk’s office.
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What You Need to Know about Party Affiliation
There are four political parties in Massachusetts:
- D - Democratic Party
- R - Republican Party
- J - Green-Rainbow
- CC - United Independent Party
When voting on March 1, 2016, voters who are enrolled in one of the above parties can only vote on the ballot for that party.
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Voters who are unenrolled in a party (commonly known as “Independent”) will be listed on the voter list with the party code “U.” Unenrolled voters and voters who are members of Political Designations can choose which party’s ballot they would like to receive.
Residents had until Feb. 10 to change their party enrollment for the Presidential Primary.
Polling Locations and Hours
Open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Ward Eleven
Precinct 10. MARGARITA MUNIZ ACADEMY (FORMERLY LOUIS AGASSIZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) - 20 CHILD STREET, VOTE IN GYMNASIUM. VOTER ENTRANCE GYMNASIUM DOOR TO THE RIGHT OF MAIN ENTRANCE.
Ward Nineteen
Precinct 1. CURLEY K-8 (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MARY E. CURLEY SCHOOL) - 493 CENTRE STREET, VOTE IN CAFETERIA. VOTER ENTRANCE THROUGH DRIVEWAY ON PERSHING ROAD.
Precinct 2. JOSEPH P MANNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - 130 LOUDER’S LANE, VOTE IN CAFETERIA. HP ENTRANCE RIGHT SIDE REAR DOOR.
Precinct 3. CURLEY K-8 (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MARY E. CURLEY SCHOOL) - 493 CENTRE STREET, VOTE IN CAFETERIA. VOTER ENTRANCE THROUGH DRIVEWAY ON PERSHING ROAD.
Precinct 4. NATE SMITH ELDERLY HOUSING - 155 LAMARTINE STREET, VOTE IN MEETING ROOM.
Precinct 5. COLLINS APARTMENTS - 29 POND STREET, VOTE IN COMMUNITY ROOM.
Precinct 6. BOWDITCH SCHOOL BUILDING - 82 GREEN STREET, VOTE IN COMMUNITY ROOM.
Precinct 8. MARGARITA MUNIZ ACADEMY (FORMERLY LOUIS AGASSIZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) - 20 CHILD STREET, VOTE IN GYMNASIUM. VOTER ENTRANCE GYMNASIUM DOOR TO THE RIGHT OF MAIN ENTRANCE.
Precinct 9. MARGARITA MUNIZ ACADEMY (FORMERLY LOUIS AGASSIZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) - 20 CHILD STREET, VOTE IN GYMNASIUM. VOTER ENTRANCE GYMNASIUM DOOR TO THE RIGHT OF MAIN ENTRANCE.
Absentee Voting
Voters who are unable to vote on Election Day because of physical disability, religious beliefs or absence from the town may vote by absentee ballot.Applications for absentee ballots may be obtained from the Town Clerk or the Office of the Secretary of State.
Applications may be submitted in person or by mail. All absentee ballots must be mailed out so the Town Clerk reminds everyone to allow time for the ballot to be mailed to you so that you will get them in time for the election.Click Here for an application.
A “family member” may submit an application for someone. The voter or a family member must sign all applications, under the pains and penalties of perjury, before a ballot will be made available. Click Here for an application for a family member.
In a primary election, a voter who is not registered in a political party must specify the ballot of the party of choice in the application. You will not become registered in a party because of your participation in a primary.
Applications for absentee ballots must be received by the Town Clerk before 12 p.m. Noon the day before an election. Absentee ballots generally are available three weeks before an election.
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