OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS
Please click here for the Official State Election Results.
EARLY VOTING FOR THE NOVEMBER ELECTION
Early Voting is available to Massachusetts registered voters for state primaries, presidential primaries and state elections. Early voting is not available for local elections.
No application or mailing necessary…just show up and vote!
| Saturday, October 22, 2022 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Monday, October 24 2022 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday, October 25, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday, October 26, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Thursday, October 27, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Friday, October 28, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 1200PM |
| Saturday, October 29, 2022 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Monday, October 31, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday, November 2, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Thursday, November 3, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Friday, November 4, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 1200PM |
- All early voting will take place in Town Hall.
- Once your ballot has been accepted by your local election office, you can’t take your ballot back or vote on Election Day.
- If you’re applying for a primary ballot, and you are not 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.
- For additional information on Vote by Mail, please click HERE to be directed to the State Election page.
EARLY VOTING FAQ's?
Q: If I applied for a vote by mail ballot can I appear to vote in person at an early voting site or at the polls on Election Day?
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.
Q: If I vote early in person can I appear to vote in person at the polls on Election Day?
A: 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.
When & how is an early voter's ballot (by mail or in person) cast?
All vote by mail and early voting in person ballots will be opened and inserted into a tabulator at the polls on election day. Until Election Day, the unopened ballots are stored and kept secured.
Voting in Person at the Polls after submitting an early ballot is prohibited as outlined in 950 CMR 4 7.19.
UOCAVA Voters (Uniformed & Overseas Citizens Absentee Act)
For MA Military and their families living outside of MA, or overseas, and any MA resident currently residing abroad, you can vote your ballot by mail, fax or email. Please click HERE to learn more about UOCAVA voting.
Voter Registration
Not sure if you are registered to vote? Not sure which precinct you are in for State Elections?
You can click HERE to check your status.
STATE ELECTION INFORMATION - Check back often for updates.
All voting takes place at the Wenham Town Hall 7 AM - 8 PM
OFFICIAL RESULTS - STATE PRIMARY 9-6-2022
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS - STATE PRIMARY 9-6-2022
LAST DAY VOTER REGISTRATION HAS ENDED AS OF AUGUST 27, 2022. Attention High School/College Students not yet 18: IF you turn 18 before the September 6 State Primary you must register to vote no later than Saturday, August 27th IF you plan to vote in the State Primary.
You can click HERE to download a form and return to the Town Clerk's Office. Or you can click HERE to register on line. You must have a valid MA Drivers License or MA State ID card to register on line.
In person voter registration will be open on Saturday, August 27th at Wenham Town Hall until 5:00 PM, or you can register on line up until 11:59 PM on August 27th.
2022 Vote by Mail Application -
DEADLINE HAS PASSED - Last day to submit for the September 6th State Primary is August 29, 2022
Last day to submit for the November 8th General Election is November 1, 2022
The application must be in the Town Clerk's office no later than 5 PM to be eligible to receive your ballot by mail. It's highly recommended to submit the application at your earliest convenience to avoid delays in the US postal system.
Track Your Ballot
Once your application has been received, and the ballot has been mailed from the Town Clerk's office, you can track the status. You can also track when the ballot has been received and accepted in the Town Clerk's office. Click HERE to track your ballot. Please be patient, as we have no control over the postal system, and the State system may take 24 hours to update.
Applications can be submitted by:
Mail - Town Clerk, 138 Main Street, Wenham, MA 01984
Email -
Fax - 978-468-8014
If you’re emailing your application, you need to sign it in a way that can be compared to your hand-written signature. Electronic signatures, scanned applications, and photos of applications are acceptable. Typed signatures cannot be accepted.
NEW: If you are a registered voter, and you have not submitted a vote by mail application or absentee ballot application, you may submit your Vote by Mail application online, through our Mail-in Ballot Application System.
EARLY VOTING HAS CLOSED FOR THE SEPTEMBER PRIMARY.
Dates for In-Person Early Voting: September 6th State Primary
Click HERE to download the flyer
Early Voting is available to Massachusetts registered voters for state primaries, presidential primaries and state elections. Early voting is not available for local elections.
No application or mailing necessary…just show up and vote!
| Saturday, August 27, 2022 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Monday, August 29, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Tuesday, August 30, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday, August 31, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Thursday, September 1, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Friday, September 2, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 (NEW TIME |
- All early voting will take place in Town Hall.
- Once your ballot has been accepted by your local election office, you can’t take your ballot back or vote on Election Day.
- If you’re applying for a primary ballot, and you are not 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.
- For additional information on Vote by Mail, please click HERE to be directed to the State Election page.
EARLY VOTING FAQ's?
Q: If I applied for a vote by mail ballot can I appear to vote in person at an early voting site or at the polls on Election Day?
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.
Q: If I vote early in person can I appear to vote in person at the polls on Election Day?
A: 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.
When & how is an early voter's ballot (by mail or in person) cast?
All vote by mail and early voting in person ballots will be opened and inserted into a tabulator at the polls on election day. Until Election Day, the unopened ballots are stored and kept secured.
Voting in Person at the Polls after submitting an early ballot is prohibited as outlined in 950 CMR 4 7.19.
For MA Military and their families living outside of MA, or overseas, and any MA resident currently residing abroad, you can vote your ballot by mail, fax or email. Please click HERE to learn more about UOCAVA voting.
Voter Registration
Not sure if you are registered to vote? Not sure which precinct you are in for State Elections?
You can click HERE to check your status.
DEADLINE HAS PASSED FOR THE SEPTEMBER PRIMARY - If you are not registered to vote, or need to change your party affiliation, the deadline to do so for the September 6th State Primary is Saturday, August 27th - 5 :00 PM. The deadline for the November 8th State Election is Saturday, October 29th - 5:00 PM.
State Primary Ballot Samples
Democratic - Precinct 1 Republican - Precinct 1
Democratic - Precinct 1A Republican - Precinct 1A
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Federal 2020 Census
Based on the 2020 Federal Census, Wenham will be split between two State Representatives, the 6th Essex District (with Beverly) and the 13th Essex District (with Danvers and parts of Topsfield, Middleton, and Peabody). This will not impact Wenham's Annual (local) elections. As we move into 2022, please check back here for updates on the sub-precincts.
UPDATE: At the Select Board meeting held on December 7th, they voted to keep the one precinct for Wenham, with sub-precicnts for State Elections.
Re-Precincting New Release - this letter has been mailed to every household with a registered voter
Street Precinct Locator
Powerpoint Presentation
Map of old voting district vs new precinct.
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Upcoming State Elections
| State Primary | September 6, 2022 |
| State Election | Tuesday, November 8, 2022 |
