Alice Peisch is the State Representative for the 14th Norfolk District, which currently includes the towns of Wellesley, Weston, and Precinct 4 of Wayland. Prior to her service in the legislature, Representative Peisch was active in Wellesley’s municipal government where she a member of the town’s Advisory (Finance) Committee and the School Committee, and was elected Town Clerk from 2000-2003.
On August 7th, 2020, Governor Baker signed legislation expanding voter access and ensuring voters have safe voting options for all remaining 2020 elections. For the first time in state history, this bill established vote-by-mail option and early voting periods for the fall primary and general elections. Additionally, the legislation addressed polling place safety for those who choose to vote in-person. Finally, the bill provided tools to assist city and town clerks, and tasks the Secretary of the Commonwealth with creating an online portal and promoting the various voting options.