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Election

We direct all municipal, state, and federal elections within Boston. We also register voters, conduct an annual listing of Boston residents, and educate the public on the importance of voting.

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Thank you for collaborating, volunteering, voting, or otherwise being civically engaged in 2018! We wish everyone a happy holidays going into the new year!

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Elections
Contact
617-635-8683
election@boston.gov
1 City Hall Square, Room 241
Boston, MA 02201
United States
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Where to start

How to vote by absentee ballot How to apply to become a poll worker How to register to vote Check your voter registration status Find your polling location Who is my city councilor? State and City election results

Election resources

Resources
Add your name to the annual census
Add your name to the annual census
2018 Election calendar
2018 Election calendar
Boston Electoral Maps
Boston Electoral Maps
Boston Election Commission
Boston Election Commission
Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance
Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance
Secretary Of State Election Division
Secretary Of State Election Division
Polling locations: November 6, 2018
Polling locations: November 6, 2018
2017 Split Precinct Proposal
2017 Split Precinct Proposal

Guide to voting in Boston

Get information on your voting location, election results, and more. 

Voting in Boston

News and Announcements

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Nov 5

City of Boston announces preparations for November 6, 2018 state election and releases early...

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Vote early
Oct 22

City of Boston kicks off early voting

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Sep 20

City of Boston launches early voting website and schedule

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Voting in Boston
Sep 17

Early voting locations in Boston for 2018

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More Election news

Forms and information

Forms

Meet the commissioner

Meet the commissioner