Town Clerk
The Chilmark Annual Town Meeting and Annual Town Election will occur on the following dates:
Annual Town Meeting: Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 7:00PM at the Chilmark Community Center, 520 South Road, Chilmark, MA 02535
Annual Town Election: Wednesday, April 24, 2024, polls open 12NOON to 8PM, at the Chilmark Community Center, 520 South Road, Chilmark, MA 02535
OFFICIAL ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION April 24, 2024 RESULTS (Amended 04262024)
The Last Day to Register to Vote or change your voter registration information, in order to vote at the Annual Town Meeting and Election, is Saturday, April 13, 2024. Check to confirm your voter registration information HERE. In person registration on the last day to register (April 13) is from 9-11AM and 3-5PM, at the Chilmark Town Hall, 401 Middle Road. You may also register to vote or change your voter registration online by following the link HERE.
EARLY Vote By Mail (VBM) IS AVAILABLE TO ALL REGISTERED VOTERS for the Annual Town Election. To access a pdf of a VBM application please go HERE. You may mail, email or drop off the application at Town Hall to the Clerk Dept.. Paper applications are also available at the Town Hall.
- Mail to: Chilmark Town Clerk, P.O. Box 119, Chilmark, MA 02535
- Email a scan of the application to: townclerk@chilmarkma.gov
- Drop off application at: 401 Middle Road, Chilmark, MA 02535
Please go HERE to apply to Vote By Mail through an ONLINE module. This online application does not allow a voter to choose just the local election on April 24, 2024. In order to use the online application and receive a mailed ballot for the town election you must select ALL ELECTIONS.
The deadline for receipt of a VBM or mailed Absentee Ballot application, to apply to be mailed an Annual Town Election ballot, is April 17, 2024, 5PM.
Any written request with your signature is an acceptable VBM application. You may simply write a signed letter to your local election office to apply for your mailed ballot.
VBM applications may be submitted by mail (Chilmark Town Clerk, P.O. Box 119, Chilmark, MA 02535), email (townclerk@chilmarkma.gov), fax (508-645-2110), in-person or into either of the two Town Hall building drop boxes, and they must include a signature that can be compared to your hand-written signature. Electronic signatures, scanned applications, and photos of applications are acceptable.
Mailed Ballot applications that are submitted are processed promptly and the ballot is usually mailed by the end of the next business day. Track your mailed ballot HERE.
A voter may return a mailed ballot:
By mail: Chilmark Town Clerk, P.O. Box 119, Chilmark, MA 02535 using the enclosed white mailing envelope that is pre-addressed and prepaid
Into the Town Hall Dropboxes or In Person: 401 Middle Road, Chilmark, MA 02535
The April 24, 2024 Chilmark Annual Town Election Specimen Ballot is available to view HERE.
FAQs:
Am I registered to vote? Please follow this link to check your voter registration: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch/MyVoterRegStatus.aspx
May I vote by mail? Please follow this link to find information about voting early by mail: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/voting-information/vote-by-mail.htm
How do I track my ballot? Please follow this link to track your ballot: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/WhereDoIVoteMA/TrackMyBallot
I am currently residing overseas. How may I apply for a ballot? Please follow this link for information for overseas and uniformed voters: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/voting-information/military-and-overseas-voters.htm
If I am an Unenrolled (U) voter (commonly referred to as "Independent"), may I vote in primary elections? Yes, you don’t need to enroll in a party to vote in a primary in Massachusetts. All registered voters can participate. If you’re registered in one party, however, you can’t vote in another party’s primary. You can vote in the party primary of your choice if you're:
- Registered as Unenrolled (often called “Independent”)
- Registered in a political designation
If you want to change your party to vote in a different party’s primary, you’ll need to update your voter registration at least 10 days before the primary. Check your party enrollment before the voter registration deadline. You can make a party change online, by mail, or in person at the Chilmark Town Hall (401 Middle Road).
Upcoming Events:
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING & TOWN ELECTION
Chilmark Community Center at 520 South Road, Chilmark, MA 02535
Annual Town Meeting: REVISED ATM DATE: TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024, 7:00PM
Annual Town Election: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2024, polls open 12PM-8PM
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING & ELECTION IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Last day & hours to register to vote or change party enrollment: SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2024, 9am-11am & 3pm-5pm
Last day & hour to apply for a mailed absentee/early ballot for the Annual Town Election: Wednesday, APRIL 17, 2024, 5PM
Last day & hour to apply for an in-person absentee ballot for the Annual Town Election: Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 12PM
ATM-ATE 2024 CALENDAR & LIST OF POSITIONS ON BALLOT
Annual Town Election SPECIMEN BALLOT
Annual Town Meeting April 23, 2024 Minutes
Annual Town Election April 24, 2024 Results
STATE PRIMARY ELECTION
Tuesday, September 3, 2024, polls open 7am-8pm
Chilmark Community Center at 520 South Road, Chilmark, MA 02535
State Primary Early In-Person Voting:
Saturday, August 24, 2024 – Friday, August 30, 2024
at Chilmark Town Hall, 401 Middle Road
Early In-person Voting Hours TBD
Sept. 3, 2024 State Primary Election Calendar
Sept. 3, 2024 State Primary Election Warrant
Sept. 3, 2024 State Primary Election Results
STATE ELECTION
Tuesday, November 5, 2024, polls open 7am-8pm
Chilmark Community Center at 520 South Road, Chilmark, MA 02535
State Election Early In-Person Voting:
Saturday, October 19, 2024 – Friday, November 1, 2024
at Chilmark Town Hall, 401 Middle Road
Early In-person Voting Hours TBD
Nov. 5, 2024 State Election Calendar
Nov. 5, 2024 State Election Warrant
Nov. 5, 2024 State Election Results
QUICK LINKS:
CALENDAR OF TOWN MEETINGS & ELECTIONS
CITIZEN'S GUIDE TO TOWN MEETING
CAMPAIGN & POLITICAL FINANCE INFORMATION FOR MUNICIPAL CANDIDATES
VOTING ASSISTANCE FOR SERVICE MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES & OVERSEAS CITIZENS
VOTING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
- Accessible Absentee Voting for Voters with Disabilities. Click here to learn more and apply for your accessible absentee ballot
Please contact the Town Clerk’s office for further guidance: email townclerk@chilmarkma.gov or call 508-645-2107.
More information on voter registration, voting early or absentee, tracking your ballot and other important information may be found here: MA Election Division
Monday - Friday:
8:00 am to 2:00 pm