We put this page together to answer common questions about the current election and provide resources to help you keep informed even after the election season ends. Please come by the Reference desk anytime for help accessing these resources and reach out to the Harwich Town Clerk’s Office for specific election questions!
Registration and Local Information
Check to see if you are registered to vote in Massachusetts
October 26, 2024 (Saturday) is the registration deadline for in-person for the 2024 General Election.
Register to vote online through the MA Secretary of the Commonwealth’s website or call/visit the Harwich Town Clerk’s Office.
The Town Clerk’s Offices developed a great page with Harwich-specific voter information. Please see that link for additional information, including a local election calendar, voting locations, and a sample ballot.
The Harwich Voter Information Committee meets monthly, find more information here
Resources
Keep informed! Here is a list of sites that provide voters with more information regarding local and national elections and legislation even after the election season ends.
- Harwich Town Clerk the latest information about local elections.
- Vote411 is a “one-stop-shop” for election-related information. It provides nonpartisan information to the public with both general and state-specific information. Add your address for personalized voting information and explore by state.
- Ballotpedia: Encyclopedia of American Politics An encyclopedia of American politics and elections. Provides accurate and objective information about politics at all levels of government.
- CSPAN: Campaign 2024 News, debates, and more.
- Project Vote Smart Sample Ballots by Zip Code, Elected Officials & Candidates voting records, interest group ratings, speeches, campaign contributions, and current and past ballot measures by date & issue.
- GovTrack tracks the United States Congress. They publish the status of federal legislation and information about your representative and senators in Congress including voting records and original research on legislation.
- MA Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF) for information and forms related to campaign finance reports. Here is a direct link to the Harwich page.