2012 Chelmsford Fall Primary Day Guide
Here's everything you need to know for today's primary.
Today's State and Federal Primary Day here in Chelmsford. Here are a few things you should know for today.
What Times Are The Polls Open?
7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where Do I Vote?
All you need to do is look for your address on our map we have here of Chelmsford's precincts! Just zoom in and click on the shape your house is on.
Is It Too Late to Register to Vote?
Yes. But, registration for the General Election is open until Oct. 17.
What Positions Are Being Voted For?
The Democratic, Republican, and Green/Rainbow Party nominations for U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, Governor's Council, State Senate, State House of Representatives, Clerk of Courts, Register of Deeds, and Middlesex County Sheriff.
On the Democratic side, only Governor's Council and State Senate are being contested.
On the Republican side, the only contests with more than one candidate are State Senate and U.S House.
There are no candidates for the Green/Rainbow Party in any race.
Sample ballots are available on the Town of Chelmsford website.
Benjamin Tracy
10:11 am on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Can anyone explain why this is being done on Thursday? I thought voting for state and national positions was always on Tuesday.
Emily Marget
12:04 am on Friday, September 7, 2012
The primary election must be a minimum of 45 days prior to the general election which is on November 6th. (The November date is always the first Tuesday in November.) September 18th would be the logical date, except that it is the second day of Rosh Hashonah. To allow for any challenges in contested races, it was decided to have the primary early. The Thursday was chosen because it is after Labor Day when most people are back to their usual routines. Also, by putting it on Thursday, the absentee ballots would be due by noon on the Wednesday prior and not the Friday prior to a holiday weekend.
Rebekah kilian
1:44 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Just a heads up, Precinct 6 votes at The Westlands School, which is now the Chelmsford Community Education Center and the address is 170 Dalton Street (not 25 Maple Rd).
Andrew Sylvia
2:22 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Hi Rebekah,
Thanks for catching that. I had it right for Precinct 4, but not 6. I'll update now.