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CANDIDATES AND BALLOT QUESTIONS

The 2008 Massachusetts ballot features state, national, and presidential elections, as well as three ballot questions.

• Candidates on the ballot
• Question 1: Eliminating state income tax
• Question 2: Change in marijuana laws
• Question 3: Prohibit dog racing for wagering purposes
• Download a voter information guide (PDF)

ABSENTEE BALLOTS

You can vote by absentee ballot if you:

• Will be absent from your city or town on election day
• Have a physical disability that prevents you from voting at the polling place
• Cannot vote at the polls due to religious beliefs

The deadline for applying for an absentee ballot is noon the day before the election -- Monday, Nov. 3, 2008. You can fill out your absentee ballot at the clerk's office, request that an absentee ballot be mailed to you, or download an application below.

Absentee ballot applications:

• Absentee Ballot Application (PDF)
• Peticion de Voto en Ausencia (PDF)

Information for this guide was compiled from the Massachusetts secretary of state's office: http://www.sec.state.ma.us/. Thanks also to Wildwood School for pulling it together.