BOSTON (WHDH) – Early voting in Massachusetts began Saturday as voters headed to the polls to forged ballots.
Massachusetts residents have till Friday, September 2 to submit early voting ballots for the state main earlier than election day on September 6.
“Given work and totally different skilled commitments, the weekend is a a lot simpler time to perform this,” stated Sam Mencher, who took benefit early voting.
Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin stated that early voting, which Massachusetts began in 2016, has been extremely popular.
“[It’s been] very efficient to assist individuals who can’t have their private hours coincide with election hours,” Galvin stated.
Weekend voting hours have been made necessary this 12 months, with not less than one session required in each neighborhood throughout the state.
Galvin stated the state has had over 670,000 requests for vote by mail ballots. Functions for mail-in ballots are due by 5 p.m. on Monday August 29.
Boston is once more providing devoted poll drop containers across the metropolis for many who wish to ship mail-in ballots in individual.
Galvin stated that he expects a bigger turnout in November with the Gubernatorial election and poll questions.
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