Election & Voting Info

HOW TO REGISTER TO VOTE:
ONLINE - Click here to register to vote online through the State website
BY MAIL - Click here to print out a Voter Registration Card
IN PERSON - Stop by the Town Clerk's office during normal business hours and fill out a Voter Registration card

VOTE BY MAIL INFORMATION VISIT: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/voting-information/vote-by-mail.htm

TRACK MY BALLOT  https://www.sec.state.ma.us/WhereDoIVoteMA/TrackMyBallot

UNSURE IF YOU ARE REGISTERED TO VOTE?
Check your voter status! 
Click here to check online or call the Town Clerk's office @ 413-247-0492 ***BE SURE TO USE 01038 AS THE ZIP CODE***

POLLING LOCATION:
All elections are held at the Town Hall located at 59 Main Street in Hatfield.
All registered voters in the Town of Hatfield vote in the same location (we only have one precinct).

ABSENTEE BALLOT INFORMATION:
If you will be out of Town on the day of an Election or are unable to appear at our polling location due to a disability or religious reason, you may cast your vote by an Absentee Ballot. A written request must be filed with the Town Clerk's office no later than 12 pm (noon) on the business day before the Election for which you are requesting an Absentee ballot. If a registered voter needs assistance completing an application form, they may designate a person to assist them. A family member may also complete a form for a registered voter. For more information about voting by Absentee, click here. 
Absentee Ballot Application
Completed applications can be submitted the following ways on or before 5 business days prior to the Election.
MAIL - Hatfield Town Hall, 59 Main Street, Hatfield, MA 01038
EMAIL - townclerk@townofhatfield.org
DROPBOX - Located outside of Town Hall

MILITARY AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS VOTING INFORMATION:
If you are an active duty member of Uniformed Services, family member of an active duty member of Uniformed Services, or a United States citizen residing outside of the country and are NOT registered to vote in the United States, you are considered "specifially qualified" and are able to vote under UOCAVA (Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act). If you are overseas AND a registered voter in the United States, you may simply vote by Absentee Ballot (see previous paragraph).  For more information about voting by UOCAVA, visit Massachusetts Secretary of State's website by clicking here. You may also request an Absentee Ballot through the Federal Voting Assistance Program by clicking here.

POLITICAL PARTY & DESIGNATIONS:  
https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/voting-information/political-parties-and-designations.htm

SECRETARY OF STATE:  For general information and all questions regarding voting, registration and elections, visit the Secretary of State's website by clicking here. 

Automatic Voter Registration:

If you are a Massachusetts citizen doing certain things at the Registry of Motor Vehicles, MassHealth, and the Commonwealth Health Connector, you will automatically become registered to vote. You can be automatically registered to vote when you:

Apply for or renew your driver’s license at the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV).

Apply for or renew a learner's permit.

Apply for or renew a state ID.

Apply for MassHealth benefits online, in person, or by phone.

Apply for health insurance through the Commonwealth Health Connector.

Automatic Voter Registration Frequently Asked Questions

Do I still need to register to vote?

You should still register to vote every time you move. You will only be automatically registered if you perform specific actions at the RMV, MassHealth, or the Health Connector and you haven’t already updated your voter registration.

If you are not registered to vote at your current address, you should submit a voter registration form. You can do this online, by mail, or in person.

How does automatic voter registration work?

If the RMV, MassHealth, or the Health Connector determines that you are a United States citizen, they will send your information to the election office. When your election office receives your name, address, and date of birth, they will add you to the voter list. They will send a notice confirming your registration in 2-3 weeks.

Can I opt out of registering?

State law no longer allows you to opt out of registration during your transaction. Instead, you will be sent a notice by mail to inform you of your automatic registration, and that notice will explain how you can remove your name from the voter list.

If I’m already registered, will I be registered to vote twice?

No. If you are already registered to vote at your current address, nothing will change. If you are registered to vote at a different address in Massachusetts, your address will be updated with your new registration.

What if I am not the one completing my health insurance application?

You will not be registered to vote. Automatic voter registration does not apply to applications completed for someone else. If you are applying for a family, only the person who signs the form will be registered to vote.

What if I move?

If you are re-applying for health insurance or a driver's license when you update your address, you will be automatically registered to vote at your new address. If you are merely updating your address, you should submit a new voter registration form when you move. You can update your address for voter registration purposes online.

How do I join a political party?

If you are already registered to vote in Massachusetts, this will not change your party affiliation.

If you are not already registered to vote in Massachusetts, you will automatically be registered as Unenrolled (commonly referred to as "Independent"). You can choose a party when you receive confirmation of your voter registration.

What if I am not a U.S. citizen?

You will not be registered to vote. Automatic registration only takes place at agencies that collect citizenship information. You can only be automatically registered to vote if you have provided the agency with a copy of a U.S. birth certificate, U.S. passport, or U.S. naturalization papers.