Voting Guide 2020: How to Vote in the November 3rd General Election

In last Tuesday's primary election, vote-by-mail and early voting enabled higher participation than in any election in our Commonwealth in recent memory. These options will also be available in the upcoming November 3 general election, so please take advantage of these options to get out and make your voice heard!

Check out the information below to see all your options for voting in November:

Vote by Mail: No excuse is required to vote by mail in the November 3rd election. Just follow these easy steps to make your voice heard from home:

1. Complete a Vote by Mail Application (Applications are available here: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/2020-Vote-by-Mail-Application.pdf) 2. Deliver your application to the Malden City Clerk (215 Pleasant St, 2nd Floor - Room 220) 3. Vote when your ballot arrives (Track your ballot here: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/wheredoivotema/track/trackmyballot.aspx) 4. Return your ballot according to the instructions you received with it!

To ensure timely delivery of your ballot, it is recommended that you submit your application for a November ballot no later than October 20. Applications received after October 28 cannot be accepted.

State Election ballots need to be postmarked no later than November 3 and must be back at your local election office no later than November 6.

Apply early, in order to have enough time to return your ballot!

Early Voting:

Early voting will be available October 17-30 - more details on voting hours to follow

In-Person Election Day Voting:

As was the case in last Tuesday's primary, you will still be able to cast your ballot in person at your polling location between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM on Tuesday, November 3.

You can find your polling location here: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/wheredoivotema/bal/myelectioninfo.aspx

YOUR VOICE MATTERS: Malden Food Security Survey

The Malden is Moving program wants to hear about your experience with food security in Malden!

Please click here and take a moment to fill out the Malden Food Security Survey to help identify and address the barriers to food security that our community faces.

This information is more important now than ever, and will help both our City, and our State delegation to better advocate for the resources we need to ensure that no one in Malden goes hungry.

The survey is available in 6 languages (English, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic, and Spanish) and will close on October 8th, so please make your voice heard today!

Massachusetts Receives Additional Federal Fund for Unemployment During Pandemic

Last week, Massachusetts won additional grant funding from the federal Lost Wages Supplemental Payment Assistance program to continue supporting those who qualify for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).

PUA claimants should expect to receive their benefits between today and Saturday, while regular unemployment claimants can expect their benefits on or before September 15.

If you have ANY questions about the status of your unemployment claim, or how to apply, please don't hesitate to give my office a call at (617) 722-2460! We are always happy to help.