Election Information


2024 ELECTION INFORMATION

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TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024 | 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
South Hadley High School, 153 Newton St
South Hadley Annual Town Election
Massachusetts Presidential Primary Election (statewide)
Sample Ballots: www.southhadley.org/1088/Sample-Ballots
South Hadley Fire District 1 and 2 Elections
Sample Ballots: See District websites (below)

  • Town Election has moved up from April to coincide with the Presidential Primary
  • All precincts and Fire Districts vote at: South Hadley High School, 153 Newton St.
  • Polls open for in-person voting: 7:oo am to 8:00 pm
  • Election and voting information (including local early in-person voting): www.southhadley.org/elections
  • Voter Registration Deadline: February 24, 2024
  • Vote by Mail Application Deadline: February 27, 2024
  • Visit www.VoteInMA.com
    Register to vote or check your registration, get details on elections and voting, or track your mail-in ballot

    Fire District 1 and 2 Annual Elections
    Annual elections for South Hadley’s two fire districts are at South Hadley High School on March 5, 2024 in conjunction with the Town Election. See District websites for details about elections, absentee/mail-in voting, and running for District offices:
    District 1: www.shdistrict1.org | District 2: www.shdistrict2.org

    KYT LOCAL ELECTION EVENTS
    Know Your Town will host several pre-election opportunities for voters to learn more about candidates seeking local office:
  • KYT Candidate Meet+Sign | IN-PERSON EVENT
    Saturday, January 6, 2024 | 10-11:30 am | Main Library
    Have a cup of coffee, talk to local candidates, and sign nomination papers
    Community Room, South Hadley Public Library, 2 Canal Street
  • KYT Annual Candidates’ Night | IN-PERSON EVENT
    Town Election and Annual Fire/Water District Elections (combined forum)
    Thursday, February 22, 2024 | 6:30-8:30 pm | Main Library
    Come hear questions and answers from those running for local offices
    Community Room, South Hadley Public Library, 2 Canal Street
    Video of the forum can be viewed now at: https://vimeo.com/916047883
    More information: www.knowyourtown.org/election-info/meet-the-candidates
  • KYT Candidates’ Nights may also be viewed live on local Channel 15 or online at https://shctv15.com/watch-live, with recordings available later at https://shctv15.com


    RUNNING FOR TOWN OFFICES
    If you’re a registered voter in South Hadley, consider running for a town-wide office or to be a Town Meeting Member for the precinct in which you live. To appear on the ballot, candidates obtain nomination papers from the Town Clerk’s Office and have them signed by local registered voters. Town-wide offices require 50 signatures from registered voters in South Hadley. Town Meeting Member offices require 10 signatures from registered voters in the candidate’s precinct. It is recommended that prospective candidates obtain more than the minimum number of signatures. Nomination papers will be available during regular office hours (other times by appointment) at the Town Clerk’s office at Town Hall, 116 Main Street from December 4 to January 11, 2024. Signed nomination papers must be returned by 5pm on Tuesday, January 16.

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Massachusetts Presidential Primary Election (statewide)
TUESDAY, March 5, 2024
South Hadley High School, 153 Newton St | 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
In Massachusetts, registered voters may choose to enroll in a political party, enroll with a political designation or choose to be an unenrolled voter (independent) and cast a primary ballot for any party. For details: MA Secretary of State Office.

  • Voter Registration Deadline: February 24, 2024
  • Vote by Mail Application Deadline: February 27, 2024

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Massachusetts State Primary Election (statewide)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
South Hadley High School, 153 Newton St | 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
Offices on the ballot:
U.S Senator, U.S. Representative, Governor’s Councillor, State Senator, State Representative, Register of Deeds, Clerk of Courts, County Commissioner (some counties)

  • Voter Registration Deadline: August 24, 2024
  • Vote by Mail Application Deadline: August 26, 2024

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Massachusetts State General Election (statewide)
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024
South Hadley High School, 153 Newton St | 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
Offices on the ballot:
Electors of President and Vice President, U.S Senator, U.S. Representative, Governor’s Councillor, State Senator, State Representative, Register of Deeds, Clerk of Courts, County Commissioner (some counties)

  • Voter Registration Deadline: October 26, 2024
  • Vote by Mail Application Deadline: October 29, 2024

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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT VOTING AND ELECTIONS

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South Hadley State Senate District
As a result of redistricting following the 2020 census South Hadley’s State Senate District changed with the 2022 state election cycle, and the town left the Hampshire, Franklin, and Worcester State Senate District to become part of the Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester District. Senator Jake Oliveira was elected in November 2022 to represent the district, which includes Belchertown, East Longmeadow, Granby, Hampden, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Palmer, South Hadley, Warren, Wilbraham, and parts of Chicopee and Springfield. South Hadley remains in the First Congressional District and the Second Hampshire State Representative District, and Rep. Dan Carey was re-elected in 2022.