Time to exercise one of our most precious rights as citizens. Here’s a round up of voter information for the November 6 elections. This year early voting is available between October 22 — November 2. Unlike absentee voting, you don’t need a reason to vote early other than it is more convenient for you. So don’t worry about your work schedule or your childcare schedule…mark your calendars for the date you want to vote. Time to get out and vote, Squantumites!

Where to vote on November 6
Vote in person Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Polls open: 7 AM – 8 PM
Voting location for Squantum Ward 6 residents:
Squantum Elementary School, 50 Huckins Ave [map]
Not from Squantum? Find your voting location here.

You can also vote in advance at early voting locations, by mail, or via an absentee ballot. View early voting options below.

Voter information: who and what are on the Nov 6 ballot
The state Elections Division website provides everything you need to know about voting—including how and where to vote, how to vote early or via absentee ballot, a list of candidates, and a review of the ballot questions. A few highlights from the site:

• Visit the state elections site for complete information on voting, including sample ballots and information on how to register to vote
• The Information for Voters package explains the three ballot questions with pro and con arguments included and provides information on how to vote. The booklet is available to download in regular and large print, as well as in multiple languages. Look for the printed red booklet that was recently mailed to all households
• View a copy of the ballot
• Quincy elections department

Your voting options
Vote when and how it is convenient for you—you have the option to cast your ballot at any early voting location in our community October 22 – Nov 2, to vote by mail, or to vote at your designated polling place on Election Day, November 6.

View information on how to vote early on the state elections site.

• Early voting is available October 22 – November 2: Unlike absentee voting, no reason is required to vote early. So beat the crowds on election day, and put your worries about your work or childcare schedule conflicts aside. The early voting period will begin on October 22 and end on November 2 with extended hours available on Saturday, October 27.
  
• Quincy early voting hours and locations (on the City of Quincy site)
  • October 22 to November 2, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
    at Park and Recreation Department, Richard J. Koch Complex,
    1 Merrymount Parkway, Quincy, MA [map]
  • Extended hours: Saturday, October 27, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
    at North Quincy High School, 316 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA [map]
    (use Hunt Street Entrance)
• If you choose to vote early by mail, send in your application to receive the ballot by mail.
• Absentee voting: learn how to apply for absentee voting.

Deadline to register to vote: October 17
The last day to register to vote in the November 6 elections is Wednesday, October 17. Not sure if you are registered? Check your status here.

• Register to vote online by 11:59 pm on October 17
• In person: by 8 pm, Quincy City Clerk’s Office, 1305 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169, 617-376-1131 (call to check hours)
• By mail: registration form must be postmarked by October 17 and mailed to City Hall