FM #1842 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1842 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Town Clerk Nancy Danello about the 2026 State Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Our conversation covers:
Early voting ends on Friday, October 30
Advance depositing scheduled for Oct 31 & Nov 1 (if necessary)
Office closed on Tuesday November 3 to conduct the election at Franklin High School gymnasium
November 3 election voting hours from 6 AM to 8 PM
Unofficial results expected some time after 9 PM
Official results not until Nov 18, 2026
Our conversation recording runs about 28 minutes, so let’s listen in
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Town Clerk page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/333/Town-Clerk-Elections-Division
November 3, 2026 sample ballot -> https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11309/NOV-3-SAMPLE-BALLOT
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