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.
Upcoming Elections
- Special State Primary: May 2, 2023, Voter Registration Deadline: April 22, 2023
- Special State Election: May 30, 2023, Voter Registration Deadline: May 20, 2023
- Preliminary Municipal Election: September 12, 2023, Voter Registration Deadline: September 2, 2023
- Municipal Election: November 7, 2023, Voter Registration Deadline: October 28, 2023
Annual Resident Listing Form
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 each year. You can fill out the census online:
Contact
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1 City Hall Square, Room 241
Boston, MA 02201 -
Office hoursMonday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Election information
2023 Preliminary Municipal Election and Municipal Election Filing Dates
Download and view filing dates and deadlines for this year's Municipal Elections
Vote by Mail in Boston
If you are a registered voter in Boston, you can vote by mail in the 2023 Municipal Elections.
Polling Locations
Elections 2023
View a list of polling locations across the City of Boston.
Accessible Voting
Learn about resources for accessible voting options.
Where to start
Check your voter registration status
How to apply to become a poll worker
How to register to vote
Find your polling location
Add your name to our annual census
2023 Preliminary and Municipal Election Filing Deadlines
How to vote by absentee ballot
How to run for municipal office
Who is my city councilor?
State and City election results
2022 Precinct Adjustments
Guide to voting in Boston
Get information on your voting location, election results, and more.
Election forms
FormsYou can access the following forms on the State's website
- Massachusetts Mail-In Registration Form
- Massachusetts Mail-In Registration Form (Spanish)
- National Voter Registration Form
- National Voter Registration Form (Spanish)
