City of Plymouth absentee voters who still have their ballots at home should drop them off at City Hall instead of mailing them, the city warned Oct. 26.
Most absentee ballots must reach the clerk’s office by 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, according to a city newsletter posted that day. The city said it cannot guarantee mailed ballots will arrive in time if sent within a week of the election.
Qualifying military and overseas ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within six days afterward, according to state guidance.
Voters can return their absentee ballots to either of two drop boxes at Plymouth City Hall, 201 S. Main St., according to the city’s Oct. 26 advisory.
Key deadlines ahead
Voters can request that an absentee ballot be mailed to them until 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, according to the city’s election notices page. After that deadline, the clerk’s office cannot mail ballots.
Any signature correction needed before a ballot can be mailed must reach the office by 4 p.m. Oct. 30, the city says.
The city will hold Saturday hours on Oct. 31 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. at City Hall to issue and receive absentee ballots.
Early voting is underway at the Plymouth Cultural Center, 525 Farmer St., and runs through Sunday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to the city’s election notices.
On Monday, Nov. 2, voters registered at their current address can apply for an absentee ballot in person at the clerk’s office until 4 p.m. Voters who lost their absentee ballot or never received it must submit a written request to cancel the missing ballot and receive a replacement at the clerk’s office.
Election Day
Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on Nov. 3 at the Plymouth Cultural Center.
Eligible city residents who are not yet registered can register and vote in person at the clerk’s office with proof of residency until 8 p.m.
