Information for Franklin Voters Regarding the Upcoming Election
The State Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 from 6am - 8pm at the Franklin High School Gymnasium. In person early voting will take place October 22nd - November 4th at the Franklin Municipal Building ONLY (355 East Central Street). There will be NO in person early voting at Franklin High School.
The Municipal Building in person early voting dates are as follows…- Saturday, Oct. 22 in person: 9am -3pm
- Monday, Oct. 24 in person: 8am - 4pm
- Tuesday, Oct. 25 in person: 8am - 4pm
- Wednesday, Oct. 26 in person: 8am - 6pm
- Thursday, Oct. 27 in person: 8am - 4pm
- Friday, October 28 in person: 8am - 1pm
- Saturday, Oct. 29 in person: 9am - 5pm *Last day to register to vote*
- Monday, Oct. 31 in person: 8am - 4pm
- Tuesday, Nov. 1 in person: 8am - 4pm
- Wednesday, Nov. 2 in person: 8am - 6pm
- Thursday, Nov. 3 in person: 8am - 4pm
- Friday, Nov. 4 in person: 8am - 1pm
The last day to register to vote is Saturday, October 29th, 2022. You may check or update your information via the State's Online Voter Registration tool: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/
Ballots arrived at the Town Clerk’s office on October 11th, 2022. Our staff is working diligently to ensure all voters that have already requested a mail-in ballot receive them in a timely manner.
Requesting a Mail-In BallotVoters may apply to receive a mail-in ballot by Tuesday, November 1st at 5pm the latest. Voters are encouraged to apply as early as possible for a mail-in ballot, especially if your ballot will need to be mailed out of town. The U.S. Postal Service recommends allowing up to 7 days for mail delivery. To ensure you receive your ballot with enough time to mail it back, you should apply 2-3 weeks before Election Day. Your application can only be accepted if it has reached your local election office by the deadline. You may apply to receive a mail-in ballot online here: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleabsentee/absidx.htm
Returning Your BallotOnce you have received and completed your ballot, you may return it by…
- Mailing it back using the envelope provided; or
- Hand-delivering your ballot to the Town Clerk’s Office in the Municipal Building during Early Voting hours or during regular business hours on November 7th (8am - 4pm) and before 8pm on November 8th, 2022; or
- Hand-delivering your ballot using our ballot drop box any time before 8pm on November 8th, 2022. Both ballot drop boxes are located at the Franklin Municipal Building.
- 355 East Central Street (To the left of the building)
- 355 East Central Street (Mail slot to left as you enter walkway to main entrance)