ROCHESTER – Rochester voters now have the option to vote early by mail in all elections. To request a Vote by Mail ballot, submit a signed application to the Town Clerk's Office.

You may submit your Vote by Mail application to the Town Clerk's Office online, by mail, by email to pdawson@townofrochester.com, or by fax to 508-763-4892. 

If you’re applying for a primary ballot and you aren’t registered in a party, you must indicate which party’s ballot you want to receive. If you don’t provide a party on your application, you will not receive a primary ballot.

If you are unenrolled (commonly called “Independent”) or enrolled in political designations, you are allowed to vote in the party primary of your choice. Your ballot choice will not affect your party registration.

Any mail-in ballot must be requested in writing at least 5 business days before Election Day. Application deadlines for 2022 are listed below. Your application can only be accepted if it has reached the Town Clerk's Office office by the deadline.

The primary election is on Sept. 6 and ballot requests are due on Monday, Aug. 29 at 5 p.m. The state election is on Nov. 8 and requests are due at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1. 

Apply as early as possible, 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.

Rochester voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballots early and in person (see the schedule below). All Early Voting will take place at the Rochester Town Hall, 1 Constitution Way (use the side entrance at the handicapped accessible ramp).

The first early voting date is Saturday, Aug. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Early voting will also be available Monday through Thursday, Aug. 29 through Sept. 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.