Easthampton, Massachusetts Public Records

The Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth offers online registration at sec.state.ma.us/ovr, where applicants must provide their driver's license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number. Residents can also register by mail using a printable form or in person at the City Clerk's office. The deadline falls 20 days before any election, though Massachusetts does permit Election Day registration at the clerk's office for presidential elections only. Voters select a mayor who serves a two-year term, along with City Council and School Committee members. The nine-member City Council includes six Ward Councilors representing individual wards plus three at-large Councilors. Local ballot questions occasionally appear, addressing charter amendments, debt authorizations, or policy initiatives. The City Clerk's office provides candidate information and posts details on the city website. The city operates six voting precincts, each with polling locations typically housed in schools and public buildings. Residents can find their assigned polling place using the Secretary of the Commonwealth's locator at sec.state.ma.us/wheredoivotema or by contacting the City Clerk directly. Polls open at 7:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM on election day. Massachusetts law makes certain election records public. Voter registration lists are available for political purposes, while campaign finance reports can be searched through the Office of Campaign and Political Finance at ocpf.us. Candidate nomination papers, financial disclosure forms, precinct-level results, and ballot question materials are also public. The OCPF database allows detailed searches of contributions and expenditures for state and local candidates. After certification, the city posts unofficial election results online. Hampshire County reported strong turnout in the November 2024 presidential election, with approximately 64-68% of registered voters participating, consistent with Massachusetts' historically high rates. Easthampton typically matches or exceeds county averages in presidential years. All 160 seats in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and all 40 Senate seats will be contested, including representation for Easthampton. The U.S. House of Representatives sefor Massachusetts' 2nd Congressional District will also appear on the ballot. County positions such as Hampshire County Register of Deeds and potentially Sheriff may be included depending on term schedules. The City Clerk's office will provide specific information on races and local ballot questions beginning in summer 2026. Massachusetts voters can request mail-in ballots for any reason. Applications are available through the City Clerk's office or online at sec.state.ma.us/ele. The deadline for mail delivery is typically four business days before the election, though voters can request ballots in person until the day before. All voted ballots must arrive by 8:00 PM on Election Day. The state also offers early voting for both primary and general elections, typically running 10-14 days before Election Day at locations announced by the City Clerk.