Below are the OFFICIAL Annual Town Election Results for May 3, 2022

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Keep in mind that write-ins need a minimum of 10 votes, also, the 18th seat cannot end in a tie, both situations are considered “failure to elect”.

Please reach out to Cathy Ellsworth ([email protected]), or 978 777-0001 x3046  with any questions you may have.

There are several caucus’s that will take place for the following precincts prior to Town Meeting on 5/16 at 6:45.  Any interested voter in their respective precincts may appear and introduce themselves as a candidate. Elected members will meet with their precincts to vote on the following:

In Precinct 1: There is a tie between Bill Prentiss and Chris Dembowski for the 3 year term.  There is also a tie between Deb Gesualdo and Paul Eovacious for the 2 year term.

In Precinct 2: There are 3 open seats due to failure to elect.

In Precinct 3: There is 1 opening due to failure to elect.

In Precinct 4: There is 1 opening due to failure to elect.

In Precinct 5: There is 1 opening due to failure to elect.

Precinct 6: All set, no caucus

Precinct 7: All set, no caucus

Precinct 8:  There are 5 openings due to failure to elect.

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As of December 15, 2021, the temporary no-excuse vote by mail provisions in state law have expired.  This means unless the state legislators pass another change, there will be NO early voting by mail and NO option for early voting in person for local elections.

There is still the Absentee voting option for those who meet the criteria for that option.  Please see post for Absentee requirements: https://www.danversma.gov/#/city/answers/elections/where-can-i-find-an-application-for-absentee-voting

We are always looking for Poll Workers, anyone interested should contact the Town Clerk, Cathy Ellsworth at [email protected]  Please include your name, address, phone and email contact information and she will reach out to you.

Poll Worker hours are generally from 6:45am – 8:15pm. (Election polls are open from 7am-8pm), with several breaks throughout the day.

The initial primary function for new Poll Workers is to check voters either in or out at the polls, once you are comfortable, there may be option to move to other functions throughout the day.

Please reach out with any questions.

Special Information for the May 3, 2022 Annual Town Election

You will find information specific to the May ATM here:  annualtownelection_22    as well as below.

-All precincts vote at Danvers High School-

-60 Cabot Rd, the polls are open from 7:00AM-8:00PM-

-The polls close promptly at 8:00PM, please allow sufficient time-

The first Annual Town Election after the completion of the 2020 Federal Census (May 3,2022) requires that precinct lines be rebalanced, ALL Town Meeting Members be reset and all member seats will run for re-election.  Declaration documents will be mailed to all current Town Meeting Members by the end of January to be returned no later than Tuesday, March 15, 2022.

Please see Precinct Map here:  https://www.danversma.gov/documents/2nd-draft-2020-census-precinct-map/

All of the 8 Precincts 18 seats will be up for election.  The top 6 candidates in each Precinct that received the most votes will be elected to the 3 year term, the next 6, to the 2 year term, and the last 6 of the top 18 will be elected to the 1 year term.  Appropriate caucuses will be held prior to the Annual Town Meeting for seats where ties occur.

New prospective candidates for Town Meeting will be able to acquire nomination papers as of February 1, 2022 and will need 10 signatures from registered voters in their precinct returned no later than March 22, 2022.

Information regarding ballot testing and post election results can be found on this post   ATE_05_03-22_Public_Notice_Post

Please contact the Town Clerk Catherine Ellsworth with any questions at 978 777-0001 x3046 or by email [email protected] .

The next election in Danvers is the Annual Town Election in May of 2022 (May 3, 2022).  The State has set the 2022 State Primary date for Tuesday, Sept 6, 2022 and the State Election for Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022.  All Danvers voters vote at Danvers High School.  Polling hours are 7:00am-8:00pm.

For questions, please reach out to the Town Clerk’s Office at 978 777 0001 x3051 or x3049

The “OFFICIAL”  results for the May 4, 2021 Annual Town Election have been calculated and can be found below.

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The Final Official Results will be posted here as soon as they are available.

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Danvers is divided into eight Precincts consisting of 18 Town Meeting Members for a 3-year term.  Each year, 6 Members are up for re-election in May at the Annual Town Election.   

There are a total of 149 Town Meeting Members including the 5 Select Board Members

Those who are interested in running for a Town Meeting seat may obtain nomination papers at the Town Clerks’ Office and sign the nomination book on or after February 1st prior to the May Annual Town Election.

Your nomination sheet must contain a minimum of 10 registered voters who live within your precinct in order to have your name placed on the ballot.

At times, due to various reasons (resignation, move out of town, etc.), an unexpired seat may come up between election cycles.

Current Town Meeting Members or the Moderator may request a “caucus” be held prior to a Town or Special Town Meeting if there are vacant seats.  

In the event of a caucus, notification of caucus details will be made by the Town Clerk to the current members of Precincts that have vacancies.

A location and time will be arranged by the Town Clerk just prior to the Town or Special Town Meeting to allow the current Precinct Town Meeting Members that have the vacancy to caucus.

Any interested registered voter that lives in the Precinct with the vacancy can appear at the caucus, give a short presentation about themselves and why they feel they would be the best candidate to fill the vacancy until the next Annual Town Election.

After all candidates have had the opportunity to present to the Precinct Members, the current Precinct Members will vote by secret ballot to select the new member.  The newly elected member would complete the nomination acceptance document and could participate in any Town or Special Town Meeting held until the next election where they will (if they choose) run to maintain their seat.

Please contact Town Clerk Catherine Ellsworth with any questions you may have at

[email protected] or 978-777-0001 x 3046.

Your Absentee ballot must be returned to the Town Clerks office located at Town Hall 1 Sylvan Street.  You may drop your properly executed ballot in the drop box located at the bottom of the front stairs  to Town Hall.  If you choose to mail your ballot back, you must allow sufficient time for it to get to us prior to the close of the polls on election day.

Any mailed return ballot must be received by US Mail on May 3, 2022

*Please note that you

MAY NOT RETURN YOUR ABSENTEE BALLOT AT THE POLLS ON ELECTION DAY,

you will be directed to return it to Town Hall*

You may click this link to Mass.gov to track your ballot status.

https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleidx.htm

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Attached are the results from the September 1, 2020 State Primary

Below are the FINAL Results from the June 2, 2020 Annual Town Election

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• Absentee Voting will be available for registered voters who qualify as follows:
o Only those who will be absent from their city or town on Election Day, or
o Have a disability that prevents them from going to the polls, or
o Have a religious belief preventing the same, are legally allowed to vote by absentee ballot.

A handwritten or scanned signature is required on an executed application to obtain an absentee voting ballot.  Your absentee application  must be received no later than noon the day before the election.   You may return your signed, executed, scanned application by email to [email protected] , place it in the drop box at the bottom of the front steps to Town Hall or by US Mail.

**PLEASE UTILIZE THE DROPBOX AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT STEPS TO TOWN HALL IF POSSIBLE TO ENSURE YOUR BALLOT GETS BACK TO US ASAP**

The last day to request a mailed absentee ballot for the 2022 Annual Town Election is 5pm Wednesday, April 27th.  

When you receive your ballot please fill it out, you must sign the small ballot envelope, place your ballot in the return envelope, seal it with tape and place all in the white envelope and return by mail or drop it off in the drop box at Town Hall (be sure to allow enough time for it to get to us before the polls close on Election Day).

As always, you may NOT return absentee ballots directly to the polls on Election Day, they must be returned to the Town Clerk’s Office on Sylvan Street.

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 Please contact the Town Clerk, Cathy Ellsworth with any questions or interest in becoming a Town Meeting Member at 978-777-0001×3046 or [email protected]

Official Results from the November 6, 2018 election are posted here.

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The Unofficial results from the November 6, 2018 election are posted here.

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The Official Results for the September 4 2018 State Primary are below

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OFFICIAL Results:  2018 Annual Town Election, May 1,2018 results are attached below:

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Click here for the Official Final  Results for the Annual Town Election held on May 2, 2017

Please see the attached file for the breakdown of each political party by Precinct.

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Please click on the link to check your voter registration status

https://www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch/MyVoterRegStatus.aspx

By contacting the Clerk’s Office or by typing your address on the My Services Tab.

You can click on this link https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleidx.htm to the Massachusetts Election Division, if you do not find the information you are looking for you may contact the Town of Danvers Clerk’s Office.

All precincts vote at the Danvers High School, 60 Cabot Road, Danvers.

For information on early voting or other voting related questions please contact the Clerk’s Office.

You can register to vote online or at the Clerk’s Office in Town Hall.

You may contact the Town of Danvers Clerk’s Office with any voting related questions.