Local Town Election June 12, 1021 Vote by Mail & Absentee

June 12, 2021 Local Town Election

 To vote by mail, all you need to do is:

1. Complete a *Vote by Mail Application; or an **Absentee Ballot Application or a written request with your signature.
2. Deliver your application or written request to your town clerk office; by mail or drop box.
3. Vote when your ballot arrives. (be sure to sign the inside ballot envelope)
4. Return your ballot by mail or drop box.

*Who Can Vote by Mail?  Anyone, no excuse needed.

**Who Can Vote Absentee? In Massachusetts, according to the Secretary of the Commonwealth, voters may vote by absentee ballot “if they will be absent from the town on election day, and/or have a physical disability which prevents them from voting at their polling location, and/or cannot vote at the polls due to religious beliefs”.                                                                                                                     Anyone taking precautions due to COVID-19 can vote absentee by reason of physical disability • Voters instructed to self-quarantine within 7 days of election qualify for emergency ballot as if admitted to healthcare facility.

More about Absentee & Early Voting

Tuesday, June 8th by 5:00pm is the last day and hour to request a mail-in ballot for the June 12, 2021 local election.

Friday June 11^th by Noon is the last day to request an in-person absentee ballot * you will need to make prior arrangements with the town clerk.

Apply early, in order to have enough time to return your ballot.                       

Ballots must be returned by close of polls on Election Day                                      

Can be returned by mail, in person, or at a drop box.

The last day to register to vote at the Annual Town Election is Saturday May 22, 8:00PM.

 Kim Leach, Town Clerk

Mailing Address:

Town of Peru 
Town Clerk 
3 East Main Road, Suite 102 
Peru MA 01235