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CANDIDATES AND BALLOT QUESTIONS
The 2008 Massachusetts ballot features state, national, and presidential elections, as well as three ballot questions.
- Candidates on the ballot
- Question 1: Eliminating state income tax
- Question 2: Change in marijuana laws
- Question 3: Prohibit dog racing for wagering purposes
- Download a voter information guide (PDF)
ABSENTEE BALLOTS
You can vote by absentee ballot if you:
- Will be absent from your city or town on election day
- Have a physical disability that prevents you from voting at the polling place
- Cannot vote at the polls due to religious beliefs
The deadline for applying for an absentee ballot is noon the day before the election -- Monday, Nov. 3, 2008. You can fill out your absentee ballot at the clerk's office, request that an absentee ballot be mailed to you, or download an application below.
Absentee ballot applications:
Information for this guide was compiled from the Massachusetts secretary of state's office: http://www.sec.state.ma.us/.
Sincerely,
Ann McLaughlin, Parent Council Secretary.
Thanks to the Wildwood PTO putting this information together.