Frequently Asked Questions

Yes - If your vote by mail ballot has not been received back to the Town Clerk's Office, you may still appear to vote in person at the polls on Election Day or at an early voting site. These voters will be required to complete additional paperwork and will need to show an ID. Should your mail in ballot be received after you voted early in person or at the polls on Election Day that ballot will be rejected and will not be counted

No - If a vote by mail ballot has already been received back by the Town Clerk's Office. A returned vote by mail ballot is considered cast and you will not be eligible to vote by mail, early in person or in person at the polls on Election Day.

No - If you appeared to vote early in person your ballot will be considered cast and you will not be eligible to vote by mail, or in person at the polls on Election Day. Voting in Person at the Polls after submitting an early ballot is prohibited as outlined in 950 CMR 4 7.19.

All vote by mail and early voting in person ballots will be kept secured in the Town Clerk's vault until Election Day. On Election Day the secured bins containing the ballots will then be transported to the High School by the Police.

A Notice of Advanced Removal of Early Voted Ballots from Envelopes and Advanced Depositing of Early Voted Ballots will be posted with the Secretary of the Commonwealths Office and also on the Town of Franklin's website. A warrant will also be posted throughout various locations in Town if the Clerk so chooses to perform any of the advanced opening and depositing options.