Election

Our department directs all municipal, state, and federal elections within Boston. As part of our work, we also register voters, conduct an annual census, and educate the public on voting.

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2025 Annual Resident Listing

We maintain the integrity of our voting records by conducting an annual census in Boston. The information also provides the basis for the jury list given to the state courts.

Complete the census online

Contact

617-635-8683
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1 City Hall Square, Room 241

Boston, MA 02201
United States
Office hours

Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Upcoming Elections

Date	Deadline
September 9, 2025	Preliminary Municipal Election (7 a.m. - 8 p.m.) Voter Registration Deadline is August 30, 2025 Early Voting August 30, 31, September 2-5 (Sites and times to be determined) Candidate List by Contest - All Candidates and Contests - Ballot Position Drawing Video
November 4, 2025	Municipal Election (7 a.m. - 8 p.m.) Voter Registration Deadline is October 25, 2025 Early Voting October 25-31 (Sites and times to be determined)

Date

Deadline

September 9, 2025

Preliminary Municipal Election (7 a.m. - 8 p.m.)

Voter Registration Deadline is August 30, 2025

Early Voting August 30, 31, September 2-5 (Sites and times to be determined)

Candidate List by Contest - All Candidates and Contests - Ballot Position Drawing Video

November 4, 2025

Municipal Election (7 a.m. - 8 p.m.)

Voter Registration Deadline is October 25, 2025

Early Voting October 25-31 (Sites and times to be determined)

More dates and deadlines for candidates can be found in the 2025 Election Calendar and in the 2025 Guide to Run for Municipal Office.

Where to start

Check your voter registration status

How to register to vote

Find your polling location

How to run for Municipal Office

How to vote by absentee ballot

State and City election results

How to apply to become a poll worker

Add your name to our annual census

Who is my city councilor?

2022 Precinct Adjustments

Election information

Contact: Elections

Early Voting in Boston

Early voting for the Preliminary Municipal Election will take place on Saturday, August 30, Sunday, August 31, and Tuesday, September 2 through Friday, September 5.

Vote by Mail in Boston

If you are a registered voter in Boston, you can vote by mail in all 2025 elections.

Accessible Voting

Learn about resources for accessible voting options.

Polling Location Changes: 2024 State Election

Downloadable list of polling changes

View a list of changes to polling locations in Wards 6, 15, and 17.

Polling Locations for State Election

View a complete list of polling locations for the 2024 State Election on November 5, 2024.

Apply to Become a Poll Worker

Interested in working at the polls on Election day? You can apply to become a poll worker online.