LWVA Voter Services
Voter Service is fundamental to the League's mission. It includes:
–Civic education throughout the year
–Voter registration at school and town events and other public occasions.
–A guide to Running for Elective Office in Amherst
–Candidate forums
–Election guides
–They Represent You, a publication produced by the Amherst League with contact information for state and local officials
Voter Information
The last day to register to vote for the Special Town Election:
–Friday, April 21, 2023 by 5:00 p.m. (in-person), or by 11:59 p.m. if registering online.
–Last day to apply for a mail-in ballot: Tuesday, April 25 (5p.m. in-person)
–Deadline to return mail-in ballot: Tuesday, May 2 (close of polls) 8 at p.m. Town Clerk's office or drop box only.
–Special Town Election
Tuesday, May 2
–Biennial Town Election
Tuesday, November 7
Be a poll worker!
Poll workers needed for Amherst May 2 election! Please contact assistant town clerk Amber Martin to find out how you can work the polls!
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Stan Rosenberg discusses the down-ballot statewide offices: Governor's Council, State Auditor, State Treasurer, Secretary of State and Attorney General. Co-sponsored by the LWV of Amherst and the Northampton Area LWV on October 20, 2022. Watch here.