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Important Dates & Deadlines for the 5, 2012 Election
April 16 Last day to opt out of receiving a Voter Information Pamphlet in the mail (opt-out forms received after this date will stop VIP delivery for the November 2012 General Election onwards) May 7 Early voting begins at City Hall (see more information under Voting: when, where, and how) May 21 Last day to register to vote. If you changed your name, address, or political party preference, you must re-register. May 29 Last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot. (see more information under Voting: when, where, and how) June 5 Election Day! Polls are open 7:00am – 8:00 pm.

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>> Early voting at City Hall
Early voting is available outside Room 48, City Hall at the following times:
Monday – Friday May 7 to June 5: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (closed Monday May 28 for Memorial Day) Saturday – Sunday (please enter at Grove Street) May 26-27 and June 2-3: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Election Day Tuesday, June 5: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm Voters are issued a vote-by-mail ballot and may use a provided booth to mark their ballot and return it at City Hall, or return it later by mail or in person. Ballots must be received (not postmarked) by 8:00 pm on Election Day. An accessible voting machine is available for voters with disabilities.

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>> Voting by mail
>> Voting at your polling place
>> How to mark your ballot
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