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.
Unofficial Election Results: We have unofficial results from the Preliminary Municipal Election on Tuesday, September 14:
NEXT ELECTION: Municipal Election, November 2
You have until Wednesday, October 13, to register to vote in the Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 2. You can check your voter status online.
Contact
1 City Hall Square, Room 241
Boston, MA
02201
Office hours
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
2021 election information
Early voting in Boston
For the Preliminary Municipal Election on Tuesday, September 14, the early voting period starts on Saturday, September 4, and runs through Friday, September 10.
Vote by mail
All registered Boston voters can vote by mail in the 2021 Municipal Elections. Aside from mailing your ballot, you can also drop your ballot off at any City of Boston drop box up until 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Download the 2021 Election calendar
View dates related to the Municipal Elections this year.
Preliminary Municipal Election polling locations
View the 255 precinct polling locations in the City of Boston.
Polling location changes
View the polling location changes for the Preliminary Municipal Election on September 14, 2021.
Qualified candidates for the Preliminary Municipal Election
View qualified candidates for the Preliminary Municipal Election.
Candidate ballot positions for Preliminary Municipal Election: September 14, 2021
View the candidate ballot positions for the Preliminary Municipal Election.
Certified list of candidates in ballot order for Preliminary Municipal Election
View the certified list of candidates in ballot order for the September 14, 2021, election.
Election resources
Add your name to our annual census
How to register to vote
2021 Election Calendar for voters and candidates
How to vote by absentee ballot
Check your voter registration status
Find your polling location
How to run for municipal office
How to apply to become a poll worker
Who is my city councilor?
State and City election results
More Election information
More information
Boston Election Commission
Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance
Secretary Of State Election Division
State and City election results
Boston Electoral Maps
Preliminary Municipal Election: Polling Location Book (September 14, 2021)
Latest news
NewsGuide to voting in Boston
Get information on your voting location, election results, and more.
