Absentee Ballots Available for Winchester Voters

Absentee ballots for the State Primary are now available for Winchester voters. 

Registered voters or a family member of the voter can apply to have an absentee ballot mailed to them. These ballots are meant for voters who will be out of town, physically disabled or religious beliefs.

The deadline to request a ballot is noon Wednesday, Sept. 5, the day before the Primary.

College students who are registered voters are eligible to request an absentee ballot or have a family member request on their behalf.

Voters do not have to register with a party in the state primaries. However, in primary elections, a voter must specify the ballot of the party of choice in the application.

Applications may be obtained from the Town Clerk or online at www.winchester.us. They can be submitted in person or by mail to 71 Mt. Vernon St., Winchester, MA 01890.

The Winchester Town Clerk, MaryEllen Lannon, asks those voters who need their ballots mailed to them to leave ample time for mailing the ballot to and from the Town Clerk’s Office.

Contact the if you have any questions at 781-721-7130 or via email at townclerk@winchester.us.

Summer hours are in effect until Sept. 28:

• Monday  through Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Friday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The last day to register to vote is Friday, Aug. 17. Visit the Town Clerk's Office to receive a voter registration form.