By Janet Stoica

“One thing I remember about the importance of voting was when I was younger. I realized that if you wanted things to change then voting was the way to do it,” said Ginger Buteau, Auburn Town Clerk.  If you can’t make it to the polls on Tuesday, November 5, you can take advantage of early voting two weeks ahead of time at the Auburn Town Hall. This year’s early voting began on Saturday, October 19, and ends on Saturday, November 2.  Voting hours are Saturday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Monday from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Voting will take place on the 2nd floor of Town Hall located at 104 Central Street. Voting on Tuesday, November 5, will be held at the Auburn High School gymnasium located at 99 Auburn Street. Hours are 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. 

On Election Day, November 5, all mailed in voting ballots will be removed from the town vault and counted. There will be 15 election workers on staff over 3 days to receive ballots to be alphabetized. There were 3,500 mailed ballots. Additionally, there will be 45 election workers on November 5, keeping the voting process running smoothly. 

“In the 2020 Presidential election, we had an 86% turnout rate but I expect this election to be a larger turnout,” said Town Clerk Buteau, “we just ask that all voters to please be patient as our election workers are working hard to ensure that all is fairly done and all actions are implemented according to state and Federal laws.”  Questions can be directed to the Town Clerk’s office by phoning (508) 832-7700.